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Freedom and Salty Air

Lessons learned from a zero-waste camping road trip with a baby.

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Natural Heat

With the pandemic threatening to bankrupt their restaurant, Ralph Alerte Desamours and Lee-Anne Millaire Lafleur needed to adapt, quickly. So they revolutionized takeout with a DIY barbecue picnic on a compostable grill.

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Forest Baths

In partnership with SÉPAQ

Daylong adventures in three provincial parks near Montréal.

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Québec City Staycation

Sweet discoveries in our provincial capital and surrounding areas.

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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.
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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.
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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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