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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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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Gaspésie
Gaspésie, I love you
Touring Gaspésie by car, following a fabled route of some 885 km (550 mi.), leaves no doubt as to why the region is renowned. Jutting into the St. Lawrence as it broadens into a gulf, Gaspésie offers outstanding natural beauty and fascinating wildlife (bird colonies, salmon rivers, etc.) as well as a wide variety of discovery and leisure activities.
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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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