Away Spontaneous encounters, unsung landscapes, and joyously unproductive travels. with BESIDE View All Itineraries Portraits Miniguides Travelogues Itinerary A Gourmet Tour of Outaouais by Bike An epicurean travelogue through Québec’s Outaouais region, replete with spontaneous encounters and all rooted in the great outdoors. Itinerary Meet Québec’s Vanguard Winemakers 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. Itinerary The Art of Slow Travel in Québec In partnership with Bonjour Québec Picking cloudberries, kayaking on the river, taking in outdoor art shows, and spending nights under the forest canopy: Québec is one great outdoor playground. Itinerary, Travelogue A Long Weekend in Outaouais In partnership with Tourisme Outaouais Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne discovers the region of Outaouais through its picturesque villages and incredible natural playgrounds. Itinerary, Travelogue A Long Weekend in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In partnership with Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne discovers a majestic region, where lakes and great pines defy time. Itinerary Fall in the Gaspé Peninsula In partnership with Tourisme Gaspésie 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. Itinerary, Travelogue A Long Weekend in the Eastern Townships In partnership with Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est In partnership with Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est 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. Itinerary, Portrait, Travelogue Sainte-Flavie: A Little Village with Big Ambitions In partnership with Tourisme Gaspésie 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. Itinerary, Travelogue A Long Weekend—or Short Week—in the Laurentians In partnership with Tourisme Laurentides Journalist and photographer Léa Beauchesne heads to the Laurentians for a journey of mountain adventures and moments of plenitude with local winegrowers and producers. Itinerary, Travelogue A Long Weekend—or Short Week—in Lanaudière In partnership with Tourisme Lanaudière 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. Itinerary Forest Baths In partnership with SÉPAQ Daylong adventures in three provincial parks near Montréal. Itinerary Québec City Staycation Sweet discoveries in our provincial capital and surrounding areas. Itinerary Montréal Staycation Ode to slowing down on the island of Montréal and its shores. Itinerary Countryside Vineyards, fruit, and vegetable farms, birdwatching, rolling landscapes, and picnics rustled up from fresh local products: the Québec countryside offers pleasures for everyone. Itinerary Forests Hiking, stargazing, flora and wildlife observation, camping, and biking: forests are the backdrop for nearly every potential outdoor excursion in Québec. Itinerary The St. Lawrence River 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. Itinerary Lakes and Rivers Rustic canoe-camping on an island, northern lights, abundant flora, and paddleboarding — the options are endless on the lakes and rivers of Québec. Itinerary Mountains Hiking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and amazing stargazing: that's just a handful of the many activities Québec's peaks have to offer. Itinerary The Trip of a Lifetime In partnership with Terres d'aventure 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. Itinerary Lanaudière: So Near the Open Air In partnership with Tourisme Lanaudière Portrait of a region that grabs hold of you and won’t let go. Itinerary Svalbard 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. Itinerary A gift from on high In partnership with Tourisme Charlevoix 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. Itinerary Gaining Ground 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.
