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Nowhere
else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world
city so evident. As you roam through Québec, you'll be amazed by
the variety of landscapes, some are places of serene beauty, while others
have a wild grandeur all their own. See the St. Lawrence islands and their
natural treasures up close, the islands are simply magnificent with rock
formations that have been sculpted by the elements over centuries. Québec
harbours a wealth of diverse wildlife with varied species of birds and
a wide range of mammals. Observe them in their natural environment-the
whales feeding offshore or formations of snow geese migrating along the
shores and islands of the St. Lawrence River. See a spectacular salmon
at one of the fish ways found on certain rivers. Discover Quebec’s
forests, whether on foot, horseback or bicycle, you'll be enchanted. Our
passion for horses is everywhere, offering trail networks that are being
developed exclusively for horseback riding, taking in the magnificent
panoramas that surround you and your four-legged companion. With over
3,000 kilometres of bicycle paths spanning our beautiful land, there's
so much to experience. Wherever you go, you'll enjoy the accessible and
safe bicycle paths which make up the Route verte, which now comprises
over 3,000 kilometres of bikeways crisscrossing all regions of Québec.
Quebec’s ample campgrounds nestled in woodlands, resting by lakesides,
along rivers or on fine sand beaches, these campgrounds offer a host of
amenities, attractions, and activities. Reconnect with nature and escape
the hectic pace of daily life. A territory as vast as Québec there
are such a wide variety of ways and places to do it in every season with
exhilarating challenge frames every fishing experience, set against a
breathtaking array of landscapes. Exhilaration, rapture, fear, laughter
and fulfilment are all part of the river rafting experience in Québec.
Beginners, families and even the most dare-devilish will take home an
unforgettable experience. Quebec's excellent golf courses are designed
to take advantage of every nuance of Quebec's diverse landscape. Quebec
provides the passionate and beginner golfer with an array of landscapes,
challenges and experiences in our selection of well designed and professionally
maintained public and semi-private golf courses. Take advantage of the
white season’s thrilling ambience. Skiing or snowboarding under
falling snow along the majestic St. Lawrence River or a montage of lakes.
Travel mile after mile by snowmobile and experience the atmosphere of
the immense boreal forest or travel to wonderful places that cannot be
reached by car. Take part in a dog sledding adventure where man's best
friend will take you off the beaten track, through snow-covered forests
and plains, beyond roads. Discover all this and more in snowy Québec
where will get pleasure from winter as never before. In Québec,
the broad expanse of nature is accessible to everyone. Countless lakes
and rivers, 6,000 km (3,750 miles) of coastline, massive mountains and
immense forests form a natural paradise for those who appreciate nature.
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