Ready to discover a hidden corner of Québec with endless boreal forest, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, star-filled skies, long summer days and approachable small cities, all with a hint of French Canadian charm? Let me introduce you to the uncrowded Abitibi region in Western Québec.
Uncrowded, scenic and rich in natural wonders, we rank the Mingan Archipelago as one of the most special places in Canada. Best known for its amazing limestone monoliths, Mingan also hosts colonies of threatened shorebirds (and puffins!), historic lighthouses and unusual Arctic-alpine plants. This guide shares everything you need to know to plan a trip.
Tucked against Québec’s western border, Témiscamingue is a small yet underrated area that flies under the radar of most travellers. Its compact size makes it perfect for a relaxed road trip, with plenty of time to hike, paddle and discover welcoming small towns along the way.
Bienvenue to Quebec’s Whale Route, a 850km journey along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, named for the 13 whale species that call these waters home. Plan a road trip from Tadoussac to Kegaska with this comprehensive guide featuring all of the best things to do, places to stop and viewpoints you cannot miss, all based on our first hand experiences.
Want to explore Canada this year but not sure where yet? Here’s some inspiration for beautiful places to visit across this incredible country, from coast to coast to coast, based on our experiences travelling all 10 provinces and 2 out of 3 territories.
Îles de la Madeleine, also known as the Magdalen Islands, is a spectacular, windswept archipelago located in the middle of the Gulf of St Lawrence. And it’s one of Canada’s best kept travel secrets. Well, at least, to anyone who isn’t Québécois. Here’s what you need to know to plan your own trip
Québec is a supremely underrated hiking destination. The varied landscape of mountains, rugged coast and dense pine forests on Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula, in particular, is the perfect mix for great hiking opportunities. Here are six fast and fun Gaspesie, Quebec trails to try out!
Thinking of visiting the coastal side of Québec and you only have two weeks to do it? I have the perfect coastal Québec road trip itinerary for you! It has an unbeatable mix of nature, history, culture and outdoor adventure.
As the largest province in Canada, Quebec hosts a wide array of wilderness from mountainous plateaus, boreal forest to rugged coastal cliffs and lowland plains. Here’s just a few of Quebec’s parks that deserve a little more attention.
Visiting Canada in spring offers a quieter, more affordable and somehow more rewarding travel experience. In this comprehensive guide, discover the highlights of visiting Canada in spring as well as top travel destinations and spring travel advice.
Easy to reach, navigate and explore, Gatineau Park is the perfect place to get back in touch with nature. Read on for a complete guide to camping in Quebec’s beautiful Gatineau Park.
A place better known for forestry, the Gatineau Valley is becoming a new destination for outdoor enthusiasts. On a recent trip through Quebec, we checked out what is on offer in the Gatineau Valley for ourselves. Spoiler alert – it’s definitely worth the trip!
Planning a road trip around the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec? Camping is an ideal way to get back to nature and save money at the same time. This post features three of our favourite areas for Gaspésie camping – Forillon National Park, le Parc National de la Gaspésie and Percé.
Whale watching in Tadoussac is both incredibly varied and exceptionally easy. We found four fun ways to go whale watching in Tadoussac on our recent May visit. Whether you like to be taken directly to the whales or prefer to try spotting them yourself from shore, Tadoussac is a whale watcher’s dream.
Visiting Canada in winter can be exhilarating, exciting and a whole lot of fun for those who embrace the season. Here’s just 65 ideas of things to do!
So many provinces and kilometres to travel across PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec and Ontario, but where to go? Here is just a taste of the amazing places to visit in Eastern Canada.