Laval
No end of things to do
In 1965, the island of Laval merged its 14 municipalities into a single city. Self-defined as “Urban by nature”, Laval today offers the best of both town and country. Along with superb shopping at mega-malls like Carrefour Laval or Centre Laval, attractions that combine fun with education, and numerous dining destinations, the island is an important centre of agricultural production, with fully 30% of its surface area given over to the activities of some 150 farmers and growers.
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Bas-Saint-Laurent
Picturesque villages, scenic byways
Between its Navigators’ and Border tourist routes and its landscape and heritage tours, the Bas-Saint-Laurent region invites you to take your time, whether you’re journeying by car, bike, motorcycle or snowmobile. Discover its numerous mid-river isles, its hundred- year-old lighthouses and its enchanting succession of towns, villages and countryside.
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Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
Escape like never before
Eeyou Istchee Baie-James is one of the world’s last remaining pristine lands. Its countless rivers and lakes are teeming with fish, and the region is known for its spellbinding natural phenomena, wildlife and wilderness. A part of the population is Cree, an indigenous culture that lives in harmony with nature.
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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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Eastern Townships
Enjoy a unique experience
A heavenly arrangement of mountains, hills and valleys, the Eastern Townships boasts a nearly 80% forest cover. Juxtaposed with this are picturesque villages whose heritage architecture is the legacy of Loyalist settlers. In this region, the art of living is taken to new heights, with vibrant communities and a vast range of activities, products and services centred on health and wellness complementing the natural and built heritage.
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