Outaouais
A multifaceted region
It’s a region where city and nature coexist in perfect harmony, and where culture and the outdoors blend to perfection. What’s more, as part of the National Capital region, Outaouais provides easy access to the many attractions of nearby Ottawa.
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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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Lanaudière
Wide-open spaces
We came to hear the music of its hundreds of waterfalls as well as that of its festivals.” Culture, nature, food and adventure: there’s lots of good reasons to head for the hills of Lanaudière! The region also has plenty to please sports buffs and outdoor enthusiasts, with activities for every season.
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue
The sky’s the limit
The region is famous for its luxuriant forests, fish-filled lakes, vibrant cities and picturesque villages. Its northern reaches are known for their mining potential and boreal forest, while its southern parts are home to fertile lands and mixed stands. A recent addition is CULTURAT: the newly launched initiative that brings together different local stakeholders with a view to developing the arts and culture in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. For visitors, the result is a full calendar of discoveries clear across the region.
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Nunavik
Friendly, beautiful and wild
If you have a thirst for adventure, then this northern land, home to the Inuit for centuries, is for you. On the agenda: outdoor activities, cultural discoveries and jaw-droopingly beautiful natural surroundings. For a real change of scene, spend the night in an igloo or get acquainted with Inuit traditions by joining a hunting or fishing trip led by Inuit guides.
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