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Spontaneous encounters, unsung landscapes, and joyously unproductive travels.

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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.
Photo essay

Sauna Spirits

In cultures around the world, saunas are everyday sites of immense social and spiritual importance, not least because they feel divine.
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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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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.
Portrait

A Rare Bird

In partnership with Duvetnor

Jean Bédard, founder of Duvetnor, turned an age-old tradition—the harvesting of eiderdown—into the driving force behind the conservation of a natural habitat. Portrait of a man with his eyes out to sea.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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