Gaspésie

The historic city of Québec, one of the oldest cities in North America and the birthplace of French culture on the continent. A journey back in time through its fortifications, Old Québec district, and the majestic Château Frontenac.

Explore Bic National Park by following the shoreline or wandering the rocky massifs above. Its capes, bays, coves, islands, and hills shelter seabird colonies and rare plants that grow on the rocky cliffs. But visitors’ favourite activity remains watching the seals at low tide, basking on the rocks in the sun!

Created in 1937, Gaspésie National Park was established to protect the Gaspésie caribou herd, the beauty of Mount Albert and the McGerrigle Mountains, and the Atlantic salmon of the Sainte-Anne River. A premier hiking destination in Québec, the high altitude of its mountains influences the climate, shaping the landscape and creating a unique diversity of species found nowhere else in the province—or in the world.

The town of Percé covers 430 km² of sea, beaches, mountains, rivers, and wide-open spaces. This stretch of coastline provides access to one of Québec’s greatest tourist icons: Percé Rock, carved by the sea.

Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park is known for its rich natural, historical, and geological heritage. Accessible by boat, the island offers views of an impressive northern gannet colony and a few seals resting in the surrounding bays.

Forillon National Park stretches along the Gulf of St. Lawrence at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and marks the end of the Appalachian range that begins in the southeastern United States. It is a prime location for observing beavers in their natural habitat.

The Lighthouse Route is an emblematic circuit linking more than 40 lighthouses. It crosses remarkably scenic sites and allows visitors to discover the captivating and often unusual history of these proud coastal sentinels.

A picturesque village of 800 residents at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord, Tadoussac is a favourite destination for sea lovers. Its charm lies in its spectacular scenery, rich history, and numerous opportunities to observe marine wildlife—including 13 species of whales.

Travel across the Charlevoix region, about an hour from Québec City, a 6,000 km² territory shaped by a meteor impact 450 million years ago. The charming village of Baie-Saint-Paul, nestled in a bucolic setting between river and mountains, has long been one of Québec’s greatest muses for artists.

Founded in 1608, this fortified city on the St. Lawrence River offers charming neighbourhoods with cobblestone streets lined with bistros and boutiques.