Certified hiking trail
A new rectangular logo, bearing the words “certified 2011”, can be seen on some of Quebec’s hiking trail signs. The purpose of the sign is …
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New Lac-Témiscouata national park
The new par national du Québec will be located in the Lower St. Lawrence region, in the Témiscouata RCM. Centered around Lake Témiscouata, the region’s …
Boisé du Tremblay de Longueuil soon to become a wildlife refuge
Longueuil’s Boisé du Tremblay will soon be designated a wildlife refuge by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune du Québec. This status …
New ready-to-camp tents at Sépaq
Due to the success of the ready-to-camp service with Huttopia tents available in Quebec’s national parks since 2008, Sépaq will be installing 44 new tents …
Gaspésie in National Geographic’s Top 20
The Traveler edition of the famous publication ranks the Gaspésie region as one of the 20 destinations to see in 2011. This is the third …
Snow conditions in Quebec
Before you head out to enjoy your favorite winter activities, several Quebec websites publish snow conditions. For downhill skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, the Quebec Ski …
New Le Riverain trail
The Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie national park is a spectacular place to discover. A river encased at the bottom of a glacial valley, overlooked by high, bare peaks …
Hôtel de Glace de Québec
The Hôtel de Glace will open on January 7. For its 11th year, Hôtel de Glace has been completely redesigned and will occupy a new …
Snowshoeing and winter walking in Quebec
A new edition of Raquette et marche hivernale au Québec is now available. This book, the most reliable and comprehensive guide to winter trails and …
Snow scooter at Parc des Appalaches
Snow scooters will be in the spotlight this winter at Parc régional des Appalaches. Starting in January, the park team will be organizing scooter outings …
The National Trail
Quebec’s longest walking trail project turns 20 this year! Sponsored since 1984 by the Fédération québécoise de la marche, the first section was inaugurated in …
Sea Kayaking Safety Guide
A guide offered and published annually by SSB, Transport Canada’s agency for the shipping industry. It explains the principles of safe boating. Visit www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp14726-menu-1098.htm or …
