Discover our first BESIDE destination in Lanaudière
Spontaneous encounters, unsung landscapes, and joyously unproductive travels.
This fall, journalist Caitlin Stall-Paquet takes us on a tour of some of the best natural wineries in Québec’s Eastern Townships as they adapt to climate change and evolve with our taste for fruity ferments.
Picking cloudberries, kayaking on the river, taking in outdoor art shows, and spending nights under the forest canopy: Québec is one great outdoor playground.
Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne discovers the region of Outaouais through its picturesque villages and incredible natural playgrounds.
Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne discovers a majestic region, where lakes and great pines defy time.
A few suggestions to set off on an adventure in La Pointe — a part of the peninsula that feels very different in the fall, once the crowds have gone.
Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne winds her way through the eastern countryside, marvelling at starry skies and the best hidden gems in this remarkable place.
Sainte-Flavie is the gateway to the Gaspésie — one that we pass through too quickly. This coastal village deserves a stop long enough for us to be inspired by its citizens who nourish the region’s vitality, resilience, and beauty.
Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne heads to the Laurentians for a journey of mountain adventures and moments of plenitude with local winegrowers and producers.
Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne offers us an itinerary for a trip through Lanaudière, leading us from an abbey to waterfalls and a cider orchard.
Daylong adventures in three provincial parks near Montréal.
Sweet discoveries in our provincial capital and surrounding areas.
Ode to slowing down on the island of Montréal and its shores.
Vineyards, fruit, and vegetable farms, birdwatching, rolling landscapes, and picnics rustled up from fresh local products: the Québec countryside offers pleasures for everyone.
Hiking, stargazing, flora and wildlife observation, camping, and biking: forests are the backdrop for nearly every potential outdoor excursion in Québec.
Sea kayaking, ancestral homes, whale watching, salt harvest: from Montréal to the Côte Nord, with a detour to the Île d’Orléans and Saguenay, the river awaits, inviting you to take it slow. Look at a (1197 km) horizon.
Rustic canoe-camping on an island, northern lights, abundant flora, and paddleboarding — the options are endless on the lakes and rivers of Québec.
Hiking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and amazing stargazing: that's just a handful of the many activities Québec's peaks have to offer.
Once the unique preserve of scientists and explorers, Antarctica now receives tourists from around the world. Climate change has made the south polar continent more accessible, but to avoid disturbing this fragile ecosystem, adventure-seekers must choose their guides carefully.
Portrait of a region that grabs hold of you and won’t let go.
The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard enthralls a mix of adventurous travellers and fortune hunters with its majestic scenery and unforgiving climate. But as rapid climate change threatens to overthrow the delicate Arctic ecosystem, raising sustainable awareness of this remote travel destination is becoming increasingly crucial.
Charlevoix is said to be one of the most beautiful regions in the world for nature and adventure buffs. Kitted out with hiking boots and camera in tow, I drive northeast along Highway 138, impatient to sink my teeth into this massive playground.
Making use of solar power and energy-efficient technology; safeguarding the natural habitats of its animal residents, such as the Gaspé caribou, the wolf, or the ruffed grouse; and favouring the use of low-emission vehicles are among the many ways in which Sépaq strives to reduce the ecological footprint of wilderness management with every passing year.
May 25, 2023