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Spontaneous encounters, unsung landscapes, and joyously unproductive travels for the sunny season in Québec

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Montréal Staycation

Ode to slowing down on the island of Montréal and its shores.
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The little guide to vanlife

Vanlife is so much more than a hashtag that makes you want to quit your job: it’s quickly becoming an unbeatable way to travel Québec this summer.
Miniguide

Culture to Go

We asked guest contributors for their “portable culture” recommendations. Here are their top books, music, and podcasts to take to the lake, to the local park, or on your summer road trip.
Portrait

Eeyou Istchee

A portrait of a region proudly affirming its culture through tourism.

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Countryside

Vineyards, fruit, and vegetable farms, birdwatching, rolling landscapes, and picnics rustled up from fresh local products: the Québec countryside offers pleasures for everyone.
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Forests

Hiking, stargazing, flora and wildlife observation, camping, and biking: forests are the backdrop for nearly every potential outdoor excursion in Québec.
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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.
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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.

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Mountains

Hiking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and amazing stargazing: that's just a handful of the many activities Québec's peaks have to offer.
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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.

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