BOWSPRIT COAST
Read moreThis narrow strip of land, located between the Canadian Shield and the North shore of the St. Lawrence, extends east of Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul, where the Charlevoix coast itself begins. It was in view of the green meadows bordering the river that Jacques Cartier said: " What a beautiful meadow! ", hence the origin of the name. This is where, on these fertile lands, Champlain was building its first farm and the settlers established themselves from 1630.
The region, entirely dedicated to the mother of the Virgin, is famous for her pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Mount Sainte-Anne, the most popular winter sports station of Quebecers, and for the beautiful falls of St. Anne Canyon.
PORTNEUF WILDLIFE RESERVE
Read moreIn the past, a stronghold of wealthy private clubs, the Portneuf wildlife reserve (775 km ²) was created in 1968 with the aim of conserving wildlife, establishing hunting, fishing and outdoor activities. Many outdoor activities and equipment rental on site. Camping, shelter and chalet accommodation.
CAP ROUGE NAUTICAL PARK
Read moreSailboats, catamarans, pedal boats, boats, kayaks and canoes are some of the possible nautical activities in Cap-Rouge Bay. Sailing and sea kayaking courses are also available.
VIEUX-PORT
Read moreHe contributed to the development of the city and played a vital role until the end of the th century. It offers a modern complex, the Agora (1980), comprising an amphitheatre and a shopping centre, as well as an interpretation centre for the Old Port-de-Québec (100 rue Saint-André) which highlights the dominant role of the port in the th century.
MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION
Read moreThe museum offers more than 10 thematic exhibitions at a time. It is organized into two sections: " Objects of Civilization " (furniture, tools, Quebec costumes) and" Memories " (four centuries of history and culture).
MUSÉE DE L'AMERIQUE FRANÅAISE HISTORICAL SITE OF THE QUEBEC SEMINARY
Read moreThe Quebec City seminar is Canada's oldest higher education institution. The Museum of French America presents unique collections in the tradition of the th and th centuries university museums: European, religious and secular paintings, liturgical objects…
BASILICA-CATHEDRAL NOTRE-DAME-DE-QUEBEC
Read moreThe oldest basilica of the part of the American continent in northern Mexico, a cathedral since the end of the th century, the masterpiece of the Baillairgé family, is rich in art.
LAURENTIAN WILDLIFE RESERVE
Read moreA territory protected since 1895, the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve (7 961 km ²) has always been recognized as a reservoir of natural resources and wildlife. It offers excellent recreational potential with numerous and varied activities for hunters, fishermen and fans of outdoor activities. Camping, cottage or Hostel Le Relais (open in winter only).
CARTIER-BRÉBEUF NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA
Read moreRelive the wintering of Jacques Cartier and his companions in 1535-1536 is an experience in itself. This interpretation centre evokes through its exhibits Jacques Cartier's travels to Canada, his meetings with the Iroquois of the St. Lawrence and the role played by the Jesuits, following the arrival of the missionary Jean de Brébeuf. After your visit, we strongly recommend a small walk in the Limoilou area (several restaurants and shops on 3rd Avenue) and a picnic in the Park of l'Anse-à-Cartier.
AQUARIUM DU QUÉBEC
Read moreThe diversity of the St. Lawrence marine wildlife to the North Atlantic is addressed. The new technologies are used in a multimedia show where the visitor plunges into the waters of the river and goes back to the North pole.
GRANDE-ALLÉE
Read moreThis large avenue, which leaves the Saint-Louis gate, in the extension of Saint Louis street, is called the Champs-Elysées in Québec City. It is a succession of offices, shops, hotels, restaurants and coffee terraces where nightlife is taking place.
MUSÉE NATIONAL DES BEAUX-ARTS DU QUÉBEC
Read morePermanent collections of Quebec art and temporary exhibitions devoted to an artist, theme or time. The Musée du Québec houses the Museum of National Art and the largest selection of works produced in Quebec since the th century.
ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE DUPLESSIS
Read moreThe North Shore, located in Sept-Îles, Canada, is an ideal winter vacation destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. The region also offers numerous outdoor activities, including canoeing, horseback riding, golf, sea kayaking, scuba diving, wildlife and marine mammal watching, quad biking and more. Lovers of culture and discovery can visit art galleries, museums, interpretation centers, religious sites and attend events and shows. The Côte-Nord also offers family activities for visitors with children.
HELI-TREMBLANT AVIATION WHEELAIR
Read moreThe company offers 10, 20, 30 and 60 minute helicopter tours to admire the landscape from a different perspective. Many packages available.
TOURISME LAURENTIDES
Read moreThe Laurentians, located just north of Montreal, offer a vast territory filled with wide-open spaces and lively villages. Visitors can enjoy numerous activities such as hiking, golf, spas, beaches and quad biking. The Laurentians are also renowned for their tourist routes and regional flavours, offering travellers the chance to discover the local gastronomy. Accommodation options range from outfitters to camping sites, hotels, inns, chalets and tourist homes. The region also regularly hosts cultural events and festivals.
PAPINEAU-LABELLE WILDLIFE RESERVE
Read moreThe wildlife reserve (1 628 km ²) was created in 1971 to facilitate the access of the entire Quebec population to hunting, fishing and outdoor activities.
Many outdoor activities and equipment rental on site. Accommodation in chalets, shelters, rustic camp and camping.
BUREAU D’INFORMATION TOURISTIQUE DE LA CITE
Read moreInformation only on the Capital region.
ABITIBIWINNI ADVENTURE CULTURE
Read moreThe Abitibiwinni community ("the people of the lake" in Algonquin) consists of 850 members, 560 of whom remain in the Pikogan community.
The community offers canoe excursions on the Harricana River in Abitibi-Témiscamingue territory, discovering their culture and environment. Native guides will tell you about the history of their ancestors, the Algonquins of Pikogan and the secrets of medicinal plants. On the 200 km of river, the camp sites were constructed with tents or tipi; there you can enjoy traditional dishes. At the end of the stay you will also have the opportunity to visit the Artisan shop and the village of Pikogan. The community offers one-to-one-day walks during which you can see different species in their natural environment (otter, beaver, birds and, with luck, a moose).
ABSOLUTE ECOADVENTURE
Read moreLocal ecosystems and wildlife excursions in the national park, the international Appalachian Trail and Wildlife Reserve Matane. Accommodation is done in park shelters and meals are prepared by local guides.
VAL-DAVID EXHIBITION CENTER
Cultural center where organizations, artists and multidisciplinary artisans ...Read more
CENTRE DES MÉMOIRES MONTRÉALAISES
Read moreThis new museum and civic space replaces the Centre d'histoire de Montréal, which was located in Old Montreal. Its mission is to showcase Montreal's diverse identities through the testimonies of the city's various communities. At the time of writing, the Centre was in the first phase of opening, with a permanent exhibition scheduled for 2024. On-site coffee shop.
THE OTHER MONTREAL
Urban animation collective that differentiates itself by its approach and ...Read more
CROISIÈRES AML
Company for the discovery of the St. Lawrence River that organizes day and ...Read more
BROUSSEAU INUIT ART GALLERY
Here you can admire the most beautiful works of Canadian Inuit art, which ...Read more
DISCOVERY CENTRE
Read moreThe Discovery Centre, a modern architectural building, evokes Canada's main founding moments. Discover the importance of the St. Lawrence River, the gateway to immigrants to the country. Get to know the Amerindians, the king's daughters and the immigrants who populated Canada from east to west. The Parks Canada network, which includes the country's historic sites and natural parks, is also presented.
BLUEBERRY VELVET ROUTE
Read moreFollowing the Véloroute des Bleuets which belt Lake Saint-Jean, you will discover the lake and its region in a sporty and original way. The 256 km tour runs through the lake, passing around villages and picturesque villages. It provides access to Pointe-Taillon National Park, water points and numerous sights and attractions. For information on the services available through La Véloroute or to rest, stop at one of the three Cycling Houses (Alma, Roberval and Dolbeau-Mistassini). Notice to Hikers: You are welcome on the Véloroute!
DESTINATION LAC-SAINT-JEAN
Read moreWhether hunting, fishing, cycling, snowmobiling or boating, there's something for everyone. The region also abounds in interesting museums and offers enriching experiences with the aboriginal milieu. For gourmets, local cheese dairies and microbreweries are a must. For those wishing to stay in the region, there are a variety of accommodation options, from B&Bs to hotels. In addition, numerous restaurants offer tasty local cuisine. Lac-Saint-Jean is easily accessible by car, motorcycle, RV or boat. Whether you're traveling as a family, a couple or with friends, you'll find plenty of activities and attractions to keep you entertained. Get ready to discover a region that's welcoming, authentic and rich in history.
PORTNEUF WILDLIFE RESERVE
Wildlife reserve in Rivière-à-Pierre, a good address for hunting, fishing ...Read more
MUSÉE D'ART DE JOLIETTE
A remarkable art museum in Joliette, the largest in Quebec outside of the ...Read more
DORWIN FALLS PARK
Park with remarkable waterfalls, ecological trails and picnic areas in ...Read more
ST. QUENTIN ISLAND
A green and peaceful oasis with a beautiful family beach with lifeguard ...Read more
SIR WILFRID LAURIER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA
Read moreDo you know where Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada? Not only do we find the original environment, but all the history of this man, who has allowed the country to deal with the important political and economic changes of the early twentieth century and which has helped Canada to assert itself internationally. Discover a fascinating career and a century-old, exciting house. Programming of special activities throughout the season: Storytelling evenings, Saturday Traditions, etc.
VILLAGE QUÉBÉCOIS D’ANTAN
Read moreThis faithful recreation of a 19th-century Quebec village features over 70 original buildings and 10,000 antique objects. During the summer, the village comes alive, so that you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time between 1810 and 1930. Villagers immerse themselves in the daily lives of their ancestors, practicing traditional trades, playing music and explaining the customs of bygone days. The site features numerous activities, including a major new feature in phase 1: technologies created by the renowned Moment Factory are integrated into the village's houses and buildings, not to mention the augmented reality playground.
In October, the village takes on a spooky air for the Halloween special. Dozens of actors bring your worst nightmares to life in the evening, while family activities are held during the day. In December and early January, the site is illuminated with thousands of lights and a host of traditional holiday activities await you. In spring, the sugar shack heralds the return of the warm weather, and it's the perfect opportunity to sweeten up.
In summer, it's also possible to bring your own lunch, as the Village provides picnic areas at various locations on the site, as well as year-round catering services. A must-see attraction in Centre-du-Québec! Reservations recommended, whatever the season.
MASTIGOUCHE WILDLIFE RESERVE
The wildlife reserve was once a territory reserved for hunting and fishing ...Read more
CENTRE INFOTOURISTE DE QUÉBEC
An address to get all the tourist information you need to better organize ...Read more
LAURENTIAN TOURIST AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
Read moreYou are welcome in this centre of nature to enjoy outdoor activities: Hiking (36 km of trails), Hébertisme trail (body training method developed by Georges Hébert), fishing, camping, canoe-camping, boat boat hire, guided hiking with a naturalist guide. On the same territory, find all the natural attractions of the Laurentian fauna and flora, with its forests, lakes and mountains.
ST. MAURICE WILDLIFE RESERVE
The wildlife reserve offers excellent recreational potential for anglers ...Read more
THE HOUSE OF PLUMS
Read moreThe Maison de la Plum is an orchard, but also a museum, which saved a tree tree that is part of Quebec heritage, the plum of Damascus. The boutique respects the soul of the 1840 house. You will find home-made fine products: jellies, jams, grout. The visit of the orchard and museum makes it possible to familiarize yourself with the plum, cherry trees, amélanchiers, apple trees. A very beautiful initiative that respects the richness of the Bas-Saint-Laurent.
L'ISLE-AUX-GRUES AND ITS ARCHIPELAGO
The ideal place to take the key to the fields! A visit to its nature ...Read more
AIR MONTMAGNY
Read moreA family business since 1980, Air Montmagny offers you the chance to take to the skies! Among its services, the company provides a link with Isle-aux-Grues and offers a package for Grosse-Île (round-trip flight, island flight, entrance fees and guided tour of Parks Canada). Air Montmagny also offers tourist flights with commentary (choice of 4 tours or customized), charter flights from one airport to another and aerial work flights (aerial photography, wildlife inventory, forest inventory, etc.).
RIMOUSKI REGIONAL MUSEUM
Regional museum in the first stone church where you can admire exhibitions ...Read more
RIMOUSKI WILDLIFE RESERVE
Read moreOnce home to private fishing and hunting clubs, this reserve has retained its original purpose. It has many lakes and several streams and rivers. A great biological diversity and numerous sites equipped for wildlife observation make it a choice destination.
Lodging: serviced and rustic campgrounds, cabins, Modik cabins, Horizon cabins.
Activities: hunting and fishing, wading, water sports, hiking, wildlife observation.
ÎLE-DES-MOULINS
Read moreFive restored buildings, including the flour and saw mills, bear witness to the economic vitality of the Terrebonne seigneury and the vision of its lords in the 18th and 19th centuries. Guided tours of the buildings and gardens as well as historical animations are offered according to different themes. The site also offers several activities and special events. Finally, don't leave the site without a visit to the Maison Bélisle. Built in 1760, it presents different exhibitions such as "Once upon a time... Terrebonne".
PARC DE LA CROIX IN ST. LUDGER
Read moreFollow signs via Lafontaine street (city centre) to head south (top of the coast). This time you are on a cliff embracing the three parishes, the river and its islands. The entire Charlevoix region is discovered on the north shore in fine weather.
PARC DE LA POINTE
Read moreLa Pointe: this is the name given to the peninsula at the bottom of the city, jutting out from east to west into the St. Lawrence. As you drive towards the wharf on Mackay Street, you'll see the famous "Tête d'Indien" (Indian Head) painted on the rock at the first bend in the road. Among other things, this is the place to come for superb sunsets. In fact, urban legend has it that the American magazine National Geographic ranked Rivière-du-Loup as having "the second most beautiful sunsets in the world", after Hawaii.
ST. PIERRE COAST
Read moreAt the top of the parish Saint Francis. Everyone knows it. You have to get down by car to discover a great vantage point. But beware in winter!
THE NOTARY'S HOUSE
Read moreThe notary's house, named in memory of Notary Hervé Rousseau, was built in 1842. Besides the historic wealth of the sites, you can take a look at the art gallery, the art shop and regional products.
NATURAL AND HISTORICAL PARK OF THE ISLAND OF BASQUES
Nature park providing a refuge for migratory birds, guided tours and ...Read more
DUVETNOR COMPANY
Corporation working in the conservation of the natural environment of the ...Read more
PARC-NATURE DE L'ÎLE-DE-LA-VISITATION
A break in the country, without leaving Montreal. A beautiful and vast park ...Read more