Tourist Attractions & Monuments Quebec

Experience the Mi'gmaq in Gaspé! Located on a promontory on the north shore of Gaspé Bay, nestled against the mountain and just a stone's throw from the forest, the Micmac de Gespeg Interpretation Site will help you discover this nation from past to present, its occupation of Gaspé territory, its history and culture. Explore the Mi'gmaq world through the interpretation center and native crafts boutique, and the faithful reconstruction of a traditional village and summer camp as found in the ^17th century. Come rain or shine, enjoy a unique experience on Mi'gmaq land, in the presence of guides-interpreters and craftspeople who are members of the nation. You'll appreciate their ancestral know-how and their contribution to the Gaspé community. Guided tours of the interpretation site are available in French and English by reservation, and last a maximum of two hours (times and rates are available on the website). Please note that the site is always closed between 12pm and 1pm. For group bookings, please contact them directly to arrange your visit on site.
An authentic Mi'gmaq site to discover through its guided tour, its thematic permanent exhibition and its boutique offering a range of authentic, quality handicrafts (for great souvenirs), not forgetting its delicious bannock (traditional native bread). You're sure to fall in love!

Located in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, Parc national de la Gaspésie (802.2 km²) is a veritable sea of mountains, offering breathtaking panoramic views. A true darling of Quebecers and tourists alike, the park boasts 25 peaks over 1,000 metres in height, including Mont Albert (1,154 metres) and Mont Jacques-Cartier (1,268 metres) - the Chic-Chocs and McGerrigle mountains also run through the park and are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. These peaks, among the highest in eastern Canada, are famous for their subarctic vegetation, identical to that of Quebec's Far North. The same territory is home to a diversity of species unique to Quebec, including moose, white-tailed deer and Gaspé caribou (the only place to see caribou in southern Quebec). Several types of accommodation are available in the park, but we can't overlook the excellent service provided by the Gîte du Mont-Albert inn, nestled in the heart of the park and its emblem.

From Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, take Route 299 South for 40 km (north entrance); from New Richmond, take Route 299 North for 92 km (south entrance). There are several reception points: the Discovery and Services Centre in the Mont-Albert sector, at the north entrance, and two camping points (Lac-Cascapédia reception and Mont-Jacques-Cartier reception).

Discovery and Services Centre (mid-May to mid-October and late December to mid-April): permanent exhibition on the park's geology, subarctic vegetation and unique wildlife. Conferences and film screenings. Store selling and renting camping and outdoor equipment. Find out more here to plan your trip.

Lodging: Gîte du Mont-Albert, chalets, refuges, ready-to-camp tents, Étoile ready-to-camp, serviced camping, winter camping at Mont-Albert campground.

Equipment rentals: watercraft, hiking boots, backpacks, winter camping accessories, mountain snowshoes, Ski Hok, Nordic skis, complete Nordic ski equipment, etc.

Activities: short or long hikes (guided or unguided), nautical activities, fishing by the day or with accommodation, salmon fishing, wildlife observation, snowshoeing, fatbike, cross-country skiing, Nordic skiing, off-piste areas (telemark, alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing). Numerous companies offer additional activities.

As you travel through Oka National Park, you'll discover a mosaic of natural environments. Animal and plant species abound. The historic presence of the Oka Calvary is also an important heritage asset (a project to enhance the site and buildings has been carried out). The historic trail features a Way of the Cross punctuated by four oratories and three chapels dating back to 1742. The top of the calvary offers a breathtaking view of the region. Choose from a wide range of activities all year round. The Grande-Baie trail crosses four different ecosystems: the field, the hickory maple grove, the silver maple grove and the marsh. A floating footbridge of impressive dimensions facilitates access to the marsh. A 10-metre-high tower has been erected to observe the marsh's inhabitants.

Reception posts: main entrance on Route 344, second entrance at the west end of Highway 640 (closed in winter).

Lodging: Compact cabins, ready-to-camp tents, Étoile ready-to-camp, serviced camping.

Activities: wildlife observation, hiking, swimming (Oka beach with many facilities, restaurant service, bar, entertainment), water trail, water sports on Lac des Deux-Montagnes, cycling, fatbike, tobogganing, snowshoeing, hiking on snow, cross-country skiing and a multitude of discovery activities in all seasons. Equipment rental, boutique and cross-country ski school for kids and teens.

A trip to Charlevoix would not be complete without a visit to the bucolic Isle-aux-Coudres, which lies off Baie-Saint-Paul (ferry from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive). The artistic and cultural scene shines there, with its cultural bistros, its art workshops, etc. Its mills and cider mill are also worth a visit, as are its four-season activities. To plan your getaway or your stay, the website is full of useful information and good addresses.

The aquarium's stars - seals, arctic foxes and polar bears - are sure to capture your attention, and you can watch them feed in the company of animal guides. Don't miss: the Grand Océan tunnel to discover the Pacific Ocean, the Pavillon des profondeurs and its beautiful jellyfish, or the ImMERsion immersive projection room. For ages 8 and up, we recommend the "Aquarist for a Day" activity, which will take them behind the scenes. Restaurant, boutique and hebertism course on site.

Before leading to the St. Lawrence River, the Montmorency River abruptly left the Canadian Shield by a 83 M Fall, the "Montmorency Jump." Although smaller than Niagara Falls, the jump is more than metres higher. Of course, the site has been designed to offer visitors exceptional views (cable car, panoramic staircase, hanging bridge, viewpoints, hiking trails and picnic areas). The fall is even more dramatic in winter when it is frozen and the "sugar bread" has been created, a huge ice cone formed by the crystallization of the suspended water vapour: the latter is in itself a curiosity that always attracts many people. Overlooking the fall, the Montmorency manor house, the elegant villa reconstructed as in the th century, houses an interpretation centre dedicated to the history of the site, a restaurant, a café-bar and shops.

On the north shore of the St. Lawrence, facing the island of Orléans, this basilica, whose first construction dates back to the th century, is dedicated to the Holy Patron of Quebec. The world's oldest pilgrimage place is the world's oldest pilgrimage place, which is easily accessible from the road.

It is a gigantic neo-Gothic building with two clochers, which watches the golden statue of Sainte Anne. Inside, the basilica consists of five huge naves separated by columns with sculpted capitals, and the cradle vault is covered with mosaics depicting the life of Sainte Anne. Its 200 blue-dominated windows illuminate it. This place of remembrance, respected by all Quebeckers, has been very high.

Located rue Saint-Denis, between Sherbrooke Street and Rue des Pins, this is the rendezvous of young people in summer. It is not as "well" attended that in the past century and local residents complain about this noisy wildlife. Created in 1876 at the location of a reservoir, this shaded square surrounded by beautiful, colourful Victorian mansions made the delights of the elegant society and the French Canadian bourgeois elite. Since the 1970 s, artists, writers, musicians have been home to the sector, which has experienced a renewed life since the creation of the Université du Québec à Montréal, rue Saint-Denis.

The 120 years of French rule (1639-1759) in the Ursulines. Paintings, sculptures, furniture and beautiful embroidery performed by them in the th, th and th centuries.

At the foot of the Château Frontenac, a long and wide terrace of wind-washed boards overlooking the St. Lawrence. It offers magnificent views of the Lower Town and the river.

Parc national du Mont-Orford (59.5 km²) offers diversity with its hardwood and maple forests, vast ponds, marshes and lakes, as well as mountains and hills. Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by a wide range of activities, in both summer and winter, in total harmony with nature.

There are two visitor centres in Parc national du Mont-Orford: the service center for the Lac-Stukely sector (chemin du Camping), and the Lac-Fraser sector (chemin Alfred-Desrochers then route 220 West). Check the park's website for seasonal opening hours.

Lodging: camping, ready-to-camp tents, Étoile ready-to-camp, Nova ready-to-camp, EXP cabins, Nature cabins, refuges, Jouvence resort.

Equipment rentals: watercraft (canoes, single and double kayaks, pedal boats, rowboats, paddle boards, etc.), standard bikes, mountain bikes and fatbikes, cross-country skiing equipment, snowshoes, walking crampons, telescopic poles, children's sleds.

Activities: wildlife watching, supervised swimming, water sports, hiking and long-distance hiking on the Sentiers de l'Estrie, rock climbing, road biking, mountain biking, fatbike, golf (nearby), cross-country skiing (private or semi-private cross-country ski lessons also available), alpine hiking, snow hiking and snowshoeing. Snow sports at Mont Orford ski resort.

Covering 224.9 km², the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, a protected area of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve, is home to one of the most impressive valleys in Quebec. Mounts Elie and Jérémie as well as Maple Mountain dominate the valleys of the Malbaie River, the Martres River, Lac Noir and the Ruisseau du Pont. In fact, the gigantic walls (1,000 meter drop) that encircle the Malbaie River, the beauty of the landscapes and the important ecological value of this park make this territory exceptional in Eastern Canada.

There are two service centers in the park: the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Service Centre and the Le Draveur Service Centre. In order to limit vehicular traffic in the park, a shuttle service is offered between the two service centers in the summer. From December to mid-May, the park remains accessible for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Access fees are payable at the pay station and services are restricted during this period.

Lodging: camping, winter camping, ready-to-camp, Étoile ready-to-camp, Écho chalets, rustic camp, refuge.

Activities: riverboat cruises, nautical activities, river rafting, canoeing (kayaking) - camping, day fishing, hiking, biking, ice climbing, Nordic skiing or snowshoeing (105 km, in collaboration with the Traversée de Charlevoix), etc.

A strategic communications hub during the First and Second World Wars, Marconi installed North America's first marine radio station here in 1904. The lighthouse, which can be visited, has travelled hundreds of kilometers: inaugurated at L'Anse-à-Valleau, it spent twenty years in Quebec City before returning to its original site in 1997. In addition to exhibitions, this important historic site features an evening projection show (a must-see), a craft store and several hiking trails.

Tourism in Centre-du-Québec is an important economic activity for the region. Every year, over 900,000 visitors from Quebec, Canada and abroad come to discover the charms of this region. To keep up to date with the region's tourism news, you can follow Centre-du-Québec tourism on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

On the north bank of Saint-Laurent, opposite the island of Orleans, this basilica, whose first building dates back to the 17th century, is dedicated to the patron saint of Quebec. The world famous, easily identifiable from the road, it is the oldest pilgrimage in the province. It is a huge neo-gothic building with two bell-towers between which day before the golden statue of saint Anne.

Inside, the basilica is composed of five huge naves separated by columns with sculpted capitals, and barrel vault is covered with mosaics depicting the life of st Anne. 200 stained-glass windows with dominant blue light it. This place of meditation, respected by all the Inhabitants Of Quebec, knows in summer a large crowds.

There is an observation tower and a 35-metre waterfall, the Fur Trade Interpretation Centre and the Circuit du coureur des bois, the Saint-Maurice River Interpretation Centre, which focuses on the log drive, the Nature Interpretation Centre with its naturalized animal specimens, and the Félix-Leclerc Interpretation Centre, which is dedicated to the Quebec chansonnier. In winter, the centres are closed but the trails remain open for outdoor activities.

Whatever the season or destination, Hydravion Aventure promises you a memorable excursion. The company's fleet of seaplanes will take your breath away. Several panoramic flights are available to admire the Saint-Maurice, Mauricie Park and local lakes, not to mention gourmet excursions that include the flight and a meal at the Auberge Lac-à-L'Eau-Claire restaurant or a picnic on a sandy beach. Seaplane transfers on request.