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QUÉBEC's Wild Landscapes:
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The Mountain Road
This life-list roadtrip connects two national parks: the Parc National des Grands-Jardins and the Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie. In between, you’ll have the opportunity to climb rocky peaks, fish for wild salmon, and navigate a mountainside via ferrata.
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Go on a Polar Bear Safari
Caribou, polar bears, and seals all make their home in the Nunavik region of Québec’s far north. Head to the east coast of Ungava Bay between late July and early September for the best chance of seeing these magnificent bears in the wild.
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Tour a Traditional Smokehouse
Québec is known for its seafood, and one of the best ways to understand the province’s rich culinary heritage is to visit a smokehouse. The award-winning Atkins et Frères Meatdresser of the Sea Économusée in Gaspésie offers visitors a chance to learn more about the history of smokehouses in Québec and at the taste high-quality smoked fish and seafood.
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Uncover Québec's Origins in the Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec
The Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec’s Echoes of Origins exhibit is essentially a life-size board game for nature enthu-siasts. Near Parc National de la Mauricie, this immersive loop trail guides hikers through a forested landscape. The exhibit is a collaborative, interactive game—perfect for a date night or for the whole family.
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Explore the Rugged Torngat Wilderness
To the far north, you’ll find Torngat Mountains National Park, a vast landscape of 5,000-foot peaks and incredibly blue fjords. The park offers a number of challenging mountaineering routes in addition to opportu-nities for off-trail guided tours. Experienced explorers, climbers, and backpackers are all drawn to the park’s wilderness.
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Learn about the Innu Nation in Côte-Nord
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See the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are visible from many regions in Québec throughout the year. One of the most classic places to see this natural phenomena is in the Far North in Kuujjuaq, an Inuit town on the shores of Ungava Bay.
Stargaze at Mont Mégantic
Not far from Québec City, 3,615-foot Mont Mégantic hosts over 10 miles of trails, stunning summit views, and some of the clearest celestial views in southern Québec. (It’s also home to the ASTROlab astronomy activity center.) Visit at night, and you’ll quickly see why the park earned its status as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
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Stay in the Rustic Auberge du Lac Taureau
Wilderness lodge on the outside, luxury resort on the inside: Auberge du Lac Taureau sits at the end of a pristine, forested peninsula but contains a full spa and restaurant. From your room, you’ll be able to see across the waters of gorgeous Lake Taureau and into the vast Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve just beyond.
Zipline Above Mont Tremblant
In the summer, Québec’s Mont Tremblant ski resort turns into an adventure wonderland. Sign up for a race, wander through an interactive forest walk, enjoy outdoor concerts, and experience a high-flying ecotour on Ziptrek’s five-line course—the longest zipline tour in Québec.
Howl with the Wolves at Refuge Pageau
Québec’s wilderness is home to a thriving population of gray wolves, but one of the best places to see them (and support wolfpack conservation) is Refuge Pageau. This wildlife sanctuary, which offers a home to injured and abandoned animals, houses anywhere from 70 to 200 furred and feathered residents at a time, including wolves, moose, eagles, and bears.
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Enjoy Nature at Parc National d'Aiguebelle
Observe the traces of ancient lava flows, volcanic potholes, and even a massive tectonic fault that you can cross via a suspended bridge at Parc national d'Aiguebelle. Just be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the park’s more elusive wonders, too: moose, beaver, and osprey are all common here.
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Paddle Lac Saint-Pierre
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest heronry in North America, as well as a resting site for many other species of migratory birds. See them for yourself by staging a self-guided kayak journey or by booking a guided boat trip through the lake’s maze-like coves and bayous.
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Billy Diamond (James Bay) Road
Trace the east coast of James Bay on this scenic drive, the second-longest stretch of wilderness road in Eastern Canada. Over 236 miles, you’ll pass mighty rivers and lush forests. Be sure to pack everything you need at the start of the trip since this stretch of road is mostly untouched nature.
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Gulf of
St. Lawrence
Visit Essipit, a First Nations community along the St. Lawrence River, to learn about Québec’s Indigenous peoples. Then, see the beauty of their land for yourself: From Essipit, you can camp, hike, sea kayak, or fish for brook trout.
Relax at the Spa Fairmont le Château Montebello
Kick back between adventures inside the world’s largest log cabin—or should we say, log castle. The Spa Fairmont le Château Montebello is a full-service spa, and its grounds are surrounded by forest, elegantly blending the beauty of nature with a luxury spa experience.
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Stay in a Treehouse
Spend the night gazing out over the canopy of the Ouareau Forest Regional Park from your own personal treehouse. At Kabania, you’ll be able to experience an immersive nature getaway like no other
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Train de Charlevoix
Sure, you could drive up the St. Lawrence Coast. Or you could take the truly scenic route (and leave more time for enjoying the view) by hopping on the historic Train de Charlevoix. This 100-year-old locomotive transports passengers between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, providing unique views of the St. Lawrence River and a glimpse into remote, roadless stretches of forest.
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Parc National d'Anticosti
Located on the eastern tip of Anticosti Island, this national park has it all: roaring waterfalls, twisting canyons, rugged coastal cliffs, and waterways flashing with salmon. The park is laced with more than 75 miles of trails, so you could spend multiple days exploring here.
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Take a Boat Tour Around l'Île Saint-Barnabé
Over its long history, this scenic island has been a hiding place for smugglers, the site of shipwrecks, and a valuable habitat for marine life of all kinds. Today, it’s a hiker’s paradise. See it from all angles with a ferry tour. Then, take to the woods to discover the isle’s flora and fauna on its 12-mile trail network.
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Surfing Guy's Wave
Just south of Montréal, surfers can count on consistent waves on the St. Lawrence River. Vague à Guy (Guy’s Wave) is a popular spot for beginner and intermediate surfers.
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