win a dream vacation t ravel by train and explore p arc v national de la g aspÉsie enter our contest now by registering at www.quebecmaritime.ca/touring see feel capturethemoment photos michel laverdière j f bergeron enviro foto sépaq www.quebecmaritime.ca/touring
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maritime magic © claude bouchard © robert lancup in québec s exotic far east © michel laverdière lair welcome to fish and seafood nirvana plump lobster and giant snow crab shrimp and scallops smoked fish eel herring cod sturgeon and more these are the neptunian delights awaiting you in québec maritime enjoy an old-fashioned lobster club sandwich or a gaspesian salmon pie not to mention the creations of contemporary chefs 5 scenic shore-hugging routes as soon as you can smell it abandon the highway for the salt-scented air along who transform local catches into world-class cuisine 2 canada s rock of gibraltar routes 132 and 138 which are internationally renowned for their wow-provoking the hole in québec s percé rock is more renowned than the rock itself walk out at low scenery drive through silver-steepled villages surrounded by mountains and tide to marvel at this limestone sculpture swirling with seabirds or cruise around it for a serenaded by the sea as the seaway widens into the gu
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© michel laverdière u pointe-au-père lighthouse national historic site 6 the lighthouse trail scattered like winking stars along the coastline over 40 lighthouses used to guide ships and visitors to safe passage from the st lawrence river out to the gulf candy red spiffy white plain or striped some have been converted into craft shops enchanting inns or museums that recount tales of the sea play lighthouse keeper for a night and watch belugas float past your bedroom window before your morning coffee © claude bouchard © philippe delisle u barachois gaspésie u forillon national park of canada what to bring back from québec maritime bas-saint-laurent take home a delicate work of art made of fish bones by roseline joseph a sea-inspired painting by gertrude côté or soap scented with plants from the saponaria soap shop © marie-josée tommi gaspÉsie fill your bags with souvenirs of the sea marie-josée tommi s clay barges the fish-leather items made by claudette garner and alain gauthier s sant
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© jean-pierre sylvestre © jean-pierre sylvestre © jean-pierre huard sépaq meditations deep sleeps in the fresh salty air barefoot walks on silken sands vistas of soothing blue as far as the eye can see québec maritime s healing atmosphere carries all the stresses of daily life out to sea discover an appealing variety of panoramas from rusty-red sandstone cliffs to wild rose hedges dunes and sea grasses u parc national de la gaspésie 14 what colour is your kayak put yourself at eye level with the seabirds tune into the waves get intimate with awesome seascapes kayak alone or with a guide whether you 12 walks on the wild side are a beginner or expert there are adventures for all levels from kamouraska to rimouski you never know who you ll meet on a hike in the many national parks of québec around the gaspé peninsula from tadoussac to havre-saint-pierre and out to the Îles de la maritime it could be mr moose madam porcupine or a whole family of caribou madeleine 15 a rich architectural h
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paradise lost and found Îles de la madeleine © michel bonato atr Îles de la madeleine floating between sea and sky these islands look like tiny patches of colour green valleys white sandy beaches deep red cliffs and countless shades of blue offset by the candy colours of the island houses you could drive around the islands from havre-aubert to grande-entrée in a day but you have come to revel in island insularity with languid days at the beach and the novelty of 300 kilometres 185 miles of virgin sand for shaping your dream castles not to mention the opportunity to lift a glass of chablis to a plate of world-renowned lobster fishing is the main commercial activity on the islands so get ready to savour lobster crab fish and other ocean delicacies as well as other original local products through the islands fine cuisine exploring the islands on bicycle horseback or foot is also a treat however why not tour the coast in a canoe zodiac or kayak the shallow bays and spectacular coastline
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the gaspésie t our the river beckons follow it from la pocatière where the bas-saint-laurent region begins all the way to percé rock a limestone behemoth in the gaspésie region meander along the scenic road and spend some time in the pretty villages that french and english gentry turned into resorts in the early 1900s relive history and climb the region s numerous lighthouses enjoy surprise trail encounters with wildlife sea kayak alongside cliffs and across coves cruise to north america s largest gannet colony marvel at the magnificent seascapes hop on a ferry from chandler in the gaspésie or souris in pei or fly from gaspé to the heavenly Îles de la madeleine explore the islands by foot horseback bicycle or car along winding roads and paths blanc-sa ©sébastien cloutier on the maritime safaris in riviÈre-du-loup come and observe the whales islands lighthouses seals and other marine animals daily departures from the rivière-du-loup marina also stay in one of our hotels bed breakfasts
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on the © sébastien larose © nelson boisvert road adventure and great food in minganie combine adventure comfort and safety on a sea kayaking excursion with a trained guide in the mingan archipelago our gourmet meals feature regional products and are nearly as outstanding as the surrounding landscapes packages available for one or more days odyssée minganie côte-nord whale-watching cruises for an unforgettable adventure take part in a whalewatching cruise aboard a croisières aml boat or zodiac our experienced guides will be pleased to introduce you to the world of marine mammals departures from baie-ste-catherine tadoussac and rivière-du-loup croisières aml © marc loiselle the whale route © ursula tscherter ores 1 800 563-4643 418 692-1159 www.croisieresaml.com whale-watching safaris bring your cameras and let our experienced naturalists introduce you to these fascinating marine giants enjoy a cruise in the comfort and safety of the famille dufour monohull or participate in an excitin
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where to stay gaspÉsie gaspÉsie a nature and culture experience a getaway between sea and mountains hostellerie baie bleue is located at the heart of chaleur bay a member of the prestigious most beautiful bays in the world club this resort hotel offers fine dining featuring the flavours of the sea as well as numerous activities hostellerie baie bleue where to stay for an authentic getaway a romantic décor friendly atmosphere and gourmet cuisine featuring delicacies from the islands await you here located in havre-aubert one of the most beautiful villages in québec near a historic fishing harbour and lovely beach airport shuttle service auberge chez denis à françois multi activities an enchanting and mysterious island experience the best kept secret in the gulf of st lawrence an 8,000 km2 island rich in history geology and wildlife discover the unspoiled beauty of parc national d anticosti 2 to 7-day trips flights from the gaspésie côte-nord québec city or montréal sÉpaq anticosti c
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cocooning in the mountains jean-pierre huard mathieu dupuis relaxation package at the gîte du mont-albert get away from it all and enjoy the comfort of the gîte du mont-albert hotel located in the heart of parc national de la gaspésie whatever the season you will love this resort s fine dining and unique mountain setting an ideal spot for hiking package includes accommodations dinner breakfast and gratuities from 137 cdn /pers night dbl occ plus taxes for more information or reservations call 1 800 665-6527 or visit www.parksquebec.com
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