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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Côte-Nord
Between earthly and unearthly
The Côte-Nord is actually an amalgamation of two regions: Manicouagan and Duplessis. Running along the St. Lawrence as it turns from estuary to gulf, the coastline here is dotted with lighthouses, whale-watching sites, archipelagos and beaches. But the magic extends far beyond the river: the Côte-Nord is also a prime destination for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, green spaces, nature and scenery. Indeed, Manicouagan- Uapishka has been designated a UNESCO World Biosphere reserve. The sea mammals of the St. Lawrence River make their lovely dance in this region where everything is grandiose. The dams are oversized, and even the littlest villages astonish by their great beauty.
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Laurentians
Québec’s premier four-season destination
This region’s four-season resorts have made it a leader in North America and worldwide. Such prestige positioning is due to the excellence and variety of its accommodations as well as an outstanding array of leisure pursuits in superb natural settings.
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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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