If you are taking off for Canada, and especially for Quebec, we can help you plan so you can travel eco-responsibly! Because Quebec has its own eco-tourism label: Aventure Écotourisme Québec. You can trust them... but still keep your eyes open!

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Percé is the most tourism-focused village on the Gaspé Peninsula, home to the famous Percé Rock.

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All lovers of the great outdoors and nature will find happiness in Canada. Here nature comes in the finest forms: endless glaciers, mountains, and forests… An incredible breath of fresh air awaits you in Canada. Everything here is XXL – 40 times the size of the UK, 4 time zones, 4 million square miles – all in one of the least densely populated countries in the world. In a place this big, how do you find your way in planning your stay in Canada? Don't worry, your local travel agent, a specialist of this destination selected by Evaneos, will help you find it. In Canada, nature is the centre of everything, and the country changes its face every season… You get to choose what you want for your trip around Canada! During a self-drive tour in Canada, you’ll be dazzled by colours and landscapes as far as the eye can see. But that’s not all: the majesty of these sights will be matched only by the hospitality and friendliness of Canadians. Canadian culture is rich, and it has been shaped by various influences: of course by Native Americans, the country’s first inhabitants, as well as by Europeans, the French, the English, and now by those who have come over from the United States. Breathe it in and enjoy it: Welcome to Canada!

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Lying nestled amidst the peaks of the impressive Rocky Mountains, Banff is a popular tourist resort, and for many travellers it serves as one of the main places to visit when exploring Western Canada.

Banff

The Eastern Townships are a tourist region located in Quebec to the south-west of Montreal.

Cantons-de-l’est

Mauricie is a historical region of Quebec extending over an area of 40,000 km². It is often described as the forestry capital of Canada. 

Mauricie

The cradle of the French speaking Americas, the Ile d’Orléans is a picturesque place to stay where you can admire the French Canadian heritage. It's one of my favourite places to visit in this region. 

Île d’Orléans 

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We knew about the Ile d'Orléans (Island of Orleans), thanks to friends who live there. Only three roads lead to the island, two of which are closed in winter. It's calm, green and dotted with farms or houses that are nestled in the countryside - peace and quiet abound. Our friends, Nicole and Dany, live in a little house that's perched on a headland. It's isolated and sunkissed. Dany had planted a vineyard and makes his own wine, a pertinent ode to the nickname Jacques Cartier gave to the island - Ile Bacchus. We headed out by car, stopping at St François to climb up the observation tower. A hundred or so steps later and we found ourselves high above the eastern point of the island. We continued our tour, stopping at each of the island's six villages. There are lots of local crafts and beautiful churches; we were really pleased we'd visited this island, which is so close and yet so far from the city's urban buzz.

The Ile d'Orléans is 'Félix Leclerc Island', as it was here that the famous Canadian composer lived until his death over 20 years ago.

It was called the Ile d’Orléans by Jacques Chartier in honour of the Duke of Orleans. Today the island is a historic area of Canada and is valued for its heritage. Lots of French colonists were asked to install themselves there during the colonisation. Amongst others, the field stone houses are a remnant of French rule. I lived in Quebec for a long time and didn't need an excuse to go to the Ile d'Orleans. It's opposite the city and it's easy and quick to get there. What's more, it's the perfect place to try fresh local products because its chief local activity, after tourism, is agriculture. I go there to pick apples nearly every Autumn. Some owners open their fields to every one so you can have a a good day picking fruit surrounded by your family or friends. If you have a car or a bicycle it's fun to tour the island stopping at the vineyards to taste the wine, ice wine and cider. You'll need a designated driver for a car!

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