Québec: a playground of over half a million square miles. Big, you say? Immense! When it comes time to play outside, space and activities abound. Québec’s parks and adventure tourism operators vie to outdo each other in inventive ways to ensure your outdoor enjoyment! |
  SportWith close to 300,000 enthusiasts in Quebec, excursions in a “quad,” or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is surely one of the most popular activities with nature lovers and outdoor buffs. And with so many wonderful groomed trails for use year-round, there is no shortage of things to see and travel packages from which to choose. >>> |
 A tour of the islandsAeolus, the god of the winds, is powerful. His strength can be devastating, life-giving, or a source of endless delight. Éric Marchand understood this notion 10 years ago. His job description: taming the wind for your pleasure. The two-time world kitesurfing champion came to the Îles impelled, as it were, by the west wind. “Kiting” or “power kiting” is an outdoor >>> |
 DiscoveriesManaged by a corporation composed of seven partner organizations, the Forêt de l’Aigle (eagle forest) is the perfect symbol of the recreation/tourism vocation and sustainable development embraced not only by the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, but by the entire Outaouais region as well. This is one initiative worth promoting... and visiting! >>> |
 AdventureStraddling the St. Lawrence lowlands and the Appalachian mountains, Kamouraska is one of the oldest and most beautiful regions in French North America. The monadnocks - those strange-looking glacial rock formations, are an ideal vantage point from which to contemplate the magic of the countryside, whether you’re hiking or rock climbing. >>> |
 A whirlwind tour of the islandsFanny is in love. In love with the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, rediscovered after several years’ absence. In love with her work, to which she gives herself body and soul; and in love with her boyfriend Sébastien, with whom she founded Vert et Mer, an adventure tour operation specializing in ecotourism, and among whose offerings are hiking excursions in the Île Brion >>> |
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| Diving is an integral part of Quebec's tourism appeal and is becoming increasingly popular as an aquatic >>> | |
| Flying is probably man’s oldest dream. Today, reality has replaced this fantasy! Whether it’s skydiving, >>> | |
| There’s a world of mystery under our feet in the network of dank, dim grottos and caves. An exploration >>> | |
| A splendid mammal with a white belly and posterior, the elegant and nimble white-tailed deer lives in >>> | |
| Snowshoeing is an activity that’s growing by leaps and bounds both in North America and Europe. For a >>> | |
| Cross-country skiing through the splendid landscapes of this immense park is your ticket to paradise >>> | |
| The International Appalachian Trail Quebec (IAT) opened just about two years ago and has become a premium >>> | |
| There are over 800,000 of them, and they’re coming to greet spring in Quebec. Strong, proud, and courageous, >>> | |
| From January 30th to February 1st, 2009, Québec’s top crews will take on the St. Lawrence River >>> | |
| Does the mere idea of sleeping on ice give you the shivers? Québec’s Ice Hotel is the only one of its >>> | |
| Add one more igloo but believe it or not, you aren’t shivering. What you have instead is the recipe for >>> | |
| Nine buddies who haven’t seen each other in a dog’s age: there’s nothing like a day of rafting to find >>> | |
| If there’s one sport that truly allows you to immerse yourself in nature, it’s rafting. And there is >>> | |
| His dream? To make Montréal the world capital of river surfing. His name? Lavictoire, or “victory.” Prophetic, >>> | |
| Hike Chicoutai, hike Darth, let’s go! You don’t have to tell them twice the dogs start running the second >>> | |
| The love affair between Quebecers and the forbidden fruit is rekindled each year. Well before the September >>> | |
| Summer is flying by, and before the school bell rings a foray into nature is a must. The possibilities >>> | |
| If I had wings I’d fly to Quebec City to see the snow geese before they migrate for the winter. Our faithful >>> | |
| When you’re travelling a broad territory, the road stretching before you is often filled with wonders. >>> | |
| A new and thrilling sport, hebertism has participants moving from tree to tree like our primate cousins. >>> | |
| For so long they’ve been strange, massive creatures breaching the ocean’s surface to eject powerful spouts >>> | |
| The inky sky is ablaze with stars. In the distance, a majestic moon emerges from the mountains. Silvery >>> | |
| Miles of magnificent trails just waiting to be discovered by snowmobile enthusiasts! >>> | |
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