Charlevoix
Over 200 years of hospitality
A hospitable region that has long captivated painters, poets, writers and musicians, Charlevoix paints things larger-than-life, from the majesty of its peaks to the immensity of the St. Lawrence. In the heart of the Canadian Shield, the region’s turbulent topography is due to the impact of an enormous meteorite. This UNESCO World Biosphere reserve features distinctive fauna and flora.
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Montréal
At the crossroads of culture, creativity and innovation
Montréal combines a distinctive European charm with North American eclecticism. Celebrating its 375th birthday in 2017, the city is a patchwork of diverse and cosmopolitan districts. Montréal loves fine dining and is always up for a party. From its multicultural roots comes a flair for modernity; no surprise, then, that Montréal has been designated a UNESCO City of Design and is recognized as a leader in the digital arts. All in all, a compelling urban centre!
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Mauricie
Discoveries a-plenty right next door
Located just 90 minutes away for 80% of Québec’s population, Mauricie is bisected by the Rivière Saint-Maurice, a tributary of the St. Lawrence. Consisting of nearly nine-tenths wilderness—good news for those who love the great outdoors—the region is marked by its religious and industrial history as much as by its cultural creativity and festive outlook.
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Centre-du-Québec
The weather’s fine and the road is beckoning
Ideally located just an hour away from Montréal, Québec City and Trois-Rivières on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, Centre-du-Québec sparkles with its mix of urban and village life. Its hilly terrain is criss-crossed with ATV and snowmobile trails as well as over 1,000 km (620 mi.) of bike paths. Here, nature’s bounty makes for tasty farm tourism experiences that include maple products, renowned local cheeses, cranberries and even local wines.
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Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean
There are great things to do in the Land of giants
This “Kingdom” where everything is larger than life is characterized by two massive bodies of water: the Saguenay Fjord and Lac Saint-Jean. The Fjord route is a monumental corridor dotted with picturesque villages and quiet bays and comprising the Parc national du Fjord in Baie-Éternité and the Musée du Fjord in La Baie. Whether by car or by bike, a drive around Lac Saint- Jean—a veritable inland sea—is a must, with a plethora of historic, amerindian, nature and outdoor attractions.
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