Wildlife and Wilderness of Quebec

Today you can enjoy your choice of included excursion from the following options: Rendezvous with History – Quebec City Tour – offering a glimpse of modern Quebec City, explore sites including the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, Ramparts, world famous Château Frontenac, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place-Royale, Citadelle. A Fabulous Country Tour – travel back in time to rural Quebec along the Chemin du Roy to SainteAnne- de-Beaupré. See the world-famous shrine and Montmorency Falls before visiting the Island of Orléans. Foodie Walking Tour of Quebec City – discover the city’s gastronomic and culinary history by taking part in five exclusive tasting presentations, inspired by Amerindian, British and French cuisines.

Following the scenic path of the St. Lawrence, head to Riviere-du-Loup, the gateway to the Gaspe Peninsula stopping en route at Kamouraska with its quaint architecture for a picturesque lunch spot. Within the beautiful villages of Kamouraska and Notre-Dame-du-Portage, spot the Kamouraska roof, a distinctive design borrowed from the shipyards.

Continue by road to Matane, driving past beautiful Cacouna village before reaching the Parc Bic, a magical spot for sea excursions, hiking, cycling and harbour seal spotting. Further along the town of Rimouski is home to the Musee de la Mer, a fascinating maritime museum exhibits the tragic tale of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. Climb the 128 steps to the top of Canada’s second tallest lighthouse.

Continue by road to Matane, driving past beautiful Cacouna village before reaching the Parc Bic, a magical spot for sea excursions, hiking, cycling and harbour seal spotting. Further along the town of Rimouski is home to the Musee de la Mer, a fascinating maritime museum exhibits the tragic tale of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. Climb the 128 steps to the top of Canada’s second tallest lighthouse.

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Bound for Gaspesie National Park, take in spectacular views of the Chic-Choc and McGerrigle mountains and keep an eye out for wildlife. Spend two nights in Parc de la Gaspesie.

Enjoy two days at leisure. The Gaspesie contains the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains in Quebec, the only caribou herd south of the St Lawrence, a large moose population, arctic-alpine flora and 150 different species of birds.

Enjoy two days at leisure. The Gaspesie contains the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains in Quebec, the only caribou herd south of the St Lawrence, a large moose population, arctic-alpine flora and 150 different species of birds.

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Explore the Forillon National Park and discover magnificent views of the sea and mountains. Observe abundant wildlife including black bears, porcupines, beavers, black-legged kittiwakes, cormorants, guillemots, seals and whales.

Explore the Forillon National Park and discover magnificent views of the sea and mountains. Observe abundant wildlife including black bears, porcupines, beavers, black-legged kittiwakes, cormorants, guillemots, seals and whales.

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Drive to Perce where you will find the famous rock of the same name, the ‘Rocher Perce’. Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock National Park are home to the largest migratory bird refuge in North America with a colony of 110,000 northern gannets. The town has a terrific selection of restaurants and cafes, some of the best in the region. There is a summer theatre and a boardwalk that stretches along the south beach, where you can seethe fishermen cleaning their daily catch.

Journey along Baie des Chaleurs through numerous picturesque fishing villages to Matapedia. At Bonaventure you may wish to stop to visit the Gospel Chapel, the arts and craft shops and the Acadian Museum. The Parc de Miguasha is also worth visiting, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its fossils dating back to the Devonian Period. Overnight in Matapedia.

Drive to Rimouski and board a high speed catamaran for the 55-minute crossing to Forestville (not included). Upon arrival in Forestville head along the north shore of the St Lawrence River to Tadoussac, gateway to the Saguenay Fjord and an immensely popular area for whale watching.

Drive to Rimouski and board a high speed catamaran for the 55-minute crossing to Forestville (not included). Upon arrival in Forestville head along the north shore of the St Lawrence River to Tadoussac, gateway to the Saguenay Fjord and an immensely popular area for whale watching.

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Today enjoy a 3-hour Whale Watching Cruise. Five or six species of whale may be spotted including humpback, fin and the mighty blue whale.

Catch the 10-minute free ferry ride across to Baie Ste Catherine to continue your journey to La Malbaie for an overnight stay.

Depart la Malbaie and drive south through the beautiful scenery of the Charlevoix Region. Along the way you may stop to visit picturesque Baie St. Paul and take a stroll along its many narrow streets lined with charming boutiques, art galleries and great restaurants. You may also wish to stop at Sainte Anne de Beaupre’s shrine and Montmorency Falls before reaching your final destination, Montreal.

Depart la Malbaie and drive south through the beautiful scenery of the Charlevoix Region. Along the way you may stop to visit picturesque Baie St. Paul and take a stroll along its many narrow streets lined with charming boutiques, art galleries and great restaurants. You may also wish to stop at Sainte Anne de Beaupre’s shrine and Montmorency Falls before reaching your final destination, Montreal.

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