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!

Quebec, naturally!

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

North America

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!

Canada

Perce

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

Lake Saint-Jean is surprisingly large. When you see it for yourself, it's hard to believe it really is just a lake. Exploring the villages around its circumference takes you on an enjoyable adventure on which you get to meet new people, see new places, and explore wonderful natural scenery.  

Lac Saint-Jean

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The lakes is surrounded by a series of towns and villages and these make for nice places to visit. This is one of the largest populated lakes in Quebec. The area's inhabitants are famous for their warm hospitality, straight talking and love of good living. These are without a doubt people who know how to enjoy life to the full! A lot has been done locally to attract visitors to the area and ensure they enjoy their stay. There is no end of activities available in both summer and winter. For example, there are a number of national parks located in the region as well as a long-distance cycling route, a historic village, a major zoo, etc. If you have enough time available, it's enjoyable <a href="/canada/">to explore the region</a> and its various towns and villages – such as Dolbeau, Saint-Félicien, and Val-Jalbert – together with the spectacular scenery of Lake Saint-Jean at your own pace. This is also the best way (if you speak French) to get used to the strong accent and local expressions used by the people in this corner of Canada!

Lake Saint-Jean is surprisingly large. When you see it for yourself, it's hard to believe it really is just a lake. Exploring the villages around its circumference takes you on an enjoyable adventure on which you get to meet new people, see new places, and explore wonderful natural scenery.

We staying longer than planned in Roberval during our <a href="/canada/">trip to Canada</a>: festivities to celebrate the 60th Traversée Internationale duLac Saint Jean (a 32 km swimming race across Lake Saint-Jean, beginning at the tiny town of Péribonka and finishing at Roberval) were being held there at the time. Conditions were not ideal that year – it was very windy, and the water temperature was around 20°C. So some of the swimmers ended up having to abandon part way through. But there was a great atmosphere along the lake shore, and the race itself ended in a dead heat between two happy winners! After a spot of bathing at the city's main beach, we went to have a look around the city, admiring the pretty, traditional-style houses – some of which are very old – as we did so. I was surprised to discover that the water of the lake was the same colour as iced tea. After asking some locals about this, it turned out that this unusual colour is caused by particular vegetation that colours the water of the rivers that flow into Lake Saint-Jean. A festive atmosphere reigned in the city, which has a population of 12,000. The theme of our first evening there was "Danse sociale et country" ("Social and Country Dancing"): dozens of people dancing in rhythm to music provided by a live group. It was very impressive to see so many different generations of people all able to do country style dancing!

Lake Saint-Jean, which is fed by several rivers, is one of the Saguenay region's iconic places. The area's original inhabitants named it Piékouagami, meaning "flat lake".

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