5 Experiences of Indigenous Quebec
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Present in 17 regions of Québec, Indigenous communities offer travellers authentic experiences that respect the land's richness. From rejuvenating in nature to exhilarating adventures, explore Québec in all its splendour.
Be part of nature
In the Eastern Townships, near the heart of the village of Piopolis and Lac Mégantic, Hébergement aux Cinq Sens offers visitors eco-friendly stays amid nature. This Indigenous-owned business embodies the wisdom and values from the traditions of the First Nations communities, including the preservation and respect of the Earth and its resources. The site's facilities and recreational activities have been designed to have minimal impact on the environment and the wildlife that live on the land.
Experience winter with the Nunavik Inuit
As magnificent as its name suggests, the Far North invites you to a change of scenery and pace. To discover the northern winter Inuit of Nunavik, who mastered it thousands of years ago, Aventures Inuit offers multi-day immersion packages on the frozen tundra. Enjoy an authentic, respectful experience with the Inuit of Puvirnituq.
Experience the culture of the Basse-Côte-Nord
About 400 kilometres from Sept-Îles, the Innu village of Unamen Shipu (also known as La Romaine) welcomes visitors and introduces them to its rich, ancient culture. From June to August, Tourisme Winipeukut Nature offers four-night, five-day immersion stays on the Apenepehekat Island tourist site. Discover traditional fishing, the islands, Indigenous crafts, and Innu cuisine with a community guide.
Simply contemplate
In Nunavik, Aventures Inuit also offers contemplative experiences in harmony with nature. This Indigenous company provides visitors with the opportunity to observe and photograph Arctic wildlife, including polar bears and musk oxen, in their natural habitat, as well as witness the great migration of one of the largest caribou herds in the world. In Kuujjuaq, the Northern Lights viewing package also includes a visit to the village, a meeting with Elders, and a throat-singing performance.
Customizing your trip
To have an Indigenous tourist experience and enjoy the raw nature of the province, the expertise of Québec’s destination management agencies and package operators can be valuable. By creating unique packages and itineraries with their tourism partners, agencies and operators ensure that you are offered a trip you would want, in harmony with nature and respecting the communities in the area.
Travelling to remote regions: how the impact of travel be limited?
Given the vastness of the territory, air travel has become a necessity to access the province's most remote regions. To minimize the environmental impact of air travel, visitors are encouraged to practise “slow tourism”: slowing down to explore the destination in depth, staying longer, and favouring “soft mobility” while there. This way, we travel less, but better.
At our destination, travellers can adopt eco-responsible behaviours and take care to preserve the resources (water, energy, etc.) of the place being visiting.