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10 Awesome Hiking Trails to Discover in Gaspésie

Although not known to many, as it is somewhat remote and quite far from most metropolitan centers, Gaspésie is one of the best hiking destinations in the province of Québec. It has a beautiful mix of mountain and coastal trails, is home to the northern end of the Appalachian mountains, and is where you will find two Québec National Parks, one Canadian National Park and one UNESCO Geopark, among other fantastic hiking locations. To help you plan your next outdoor...

Gaspésie Best Attractions and Road Trip Itinerary – A Travel Guide

In a land surrounded by water on three sides and its eastern tip nicknamed land’s end, the Gaspé Peninsula is a unique environment where dramatic seascapes, crystal clear rivers and towering peaks that form the northern end of the Appalachian mountains call it home. It is also home to several idyllic coastal villages and towns, a thriving cuisine scene featuring the best of what the sea and local land have to offer, and an array of lighthouses where is each...

Best Hiking Trails in Forillon National Park

Forillon National Park is a stunningly beautiful park in Québec’s Gaspésie region, where the mountains plunge directly into the St Lawrence Gulf. The park includes a rich variety of ecosystems including dense forests, sea cliffs, mountains, wetlands and marshes. The park also marks the Appalachians’ northernmost (and easternmost) tip of continental North America. Forillon is renowned for its beautiful hiking and walking trails, sea kayaking and wildlife viewing. Below we will present our list of the Best Hiking Trails and...

Île-Bonaventure National Park and Northern Gannet Travel Guide

No trip to the beautiful Gaspésie region is complete without a visit to Ile-Bonaventure National Park (the park’s full name is Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park and is often referred to as Bonaventure Island). This spectacular island is located just off the coast of Percé, one of Gaspésie’s touristic centers and known for its famous pierced rock (aka Le Rocher Percé). Although the island is beautiful and scenic in its own right, its main draw is the largest migratory bird refuge in...

Best Attractions and Things to Do in Carleton-sur-Mer

Although southern Gaspésie is often in the shadow of more popular vacation spots to the east, such as Percé and Forillon National Parc, it definitely should not be overlooked by those looking to discover some of the region’s hidden gems. Beautifully sandwiched between the sea and mountains, Carleton-sur-Mer makes an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful attractions and scenery that southern Gaspésie has to offer, including swimming in the warm waters of the Baie des Chaleurs, kayaking in...

Best Hiking Trails in Gaspésie National Park

Gaspésie National Park is a hiker’s paradise in Quebéc’s somewhat remote eastern region of Gaspésie. Although the Gaspésie region is primarily known for its scenic coastal landscapes and its fresh seafood, Gaspésie National Park is located in the heart of the region’s mountainous region, with 25 peaks towering over a thousand metres (3,280 ft). The park is known for its rugged mountains and fantastic hiking opportunities (including the International Appalachian Trail that runs through the park). Below we will present...

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14 of the Best Hiking Trails Near Montreal

Although southern Quebec isn’t blessed with the tall peaks of western Canada, there are nonetheless many areas where the mountain scenery is still quite spectacular and, fortunately for Montrealers and visitors to the city, there are several great hiking trails not too distant from the city. To help you plan your next outdoor adventure, we put together this guide on the Best Hiking Trails Near Montreal, with a focus on those that we believe best maximize the effort-to-reward ratio. We...

Best Things to See and Do in Percé (Gaspésie)

The Gaspé Peninsula (Gaspésie region of Québec) is an area of unique coastal and mountainous beauty, and Percé is probably its most famous area due to its iconic “pierced” rock (aka the Rocher Percé) located just offshore from the small coastal town. Beyond this famous landmark, Percé and the surrounding area have so much more to offer, definitely enough to keep you entertained for several days. You’ll find several beautiful hiking areas, the world’s second-largest Northern Gannet colony on nearby...

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10 des Meilleurs Sentiers de Randonnée en Estrie (Cantons de l’Est)

La région des Cantons-de-l’Est, aussi communément appelé l’Estrie, dans le sud-est du Québec, est synonyme de bien des choses. Elle abrite plusieurs charmantes petites villes et villages, comme Knoltown et Magog, c’est là que vous trouverez la seule route des vins du Québec (avec plus de 20 vignobles répartis dans la région), mais c’est aussi une terre remplie d’une magnifique mosaïque de collines vallonnées entrecoupées de sommets plus élevés et de lacs pittoresques, ce qui en fait une région idéale pour...

Best Hiking Trails in BIC National Park

Located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, near Rimouski, roughly midway between Québec City and the heart of the beautiful Gaspésie region, BIC National Park is a unique coastal environment where you will find scenic hiking trails among capes, bays, coves, islands, salt marshes and steep peaks. Here the tides play a role, as several trails are only accessible during low tide. It’s also a great park for marine wildlife sightings the many harbour and grey seals that frequent the waters of...