Quebec is a splendid province. The visitor will not fail to be surprised by the vastness of this territory, three times larger than France for eight times fewer inhabitants. Once the image of a country dotted with Amerindians and Inuit is discarded, we open ourselves to a complex and exciting reality. Of course, lumberjacks and maple syrup are still present in Quebec culture. And winter is as impressive as they say. But Quebec's culture is above all that of the French of America. Language plays a key role in the identity of Quebecers, surrounded by millions of Anglophones. Thus, from one end of this vast territory to the other, we will appreciate the legendary hospitality of Quebec's cousins. Another pleasure of Quebec: the immense nature. National parks and nature reserves invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majestic beauty of the water bodies that entwine the dense and mysterious forest. The fauna and flora are diversified and the activities practiced in all seasons will satisfy lovers of the outdoors and wide open spaces. The beaches, with white, ochre and pink sand, will also seduce you. Whales thrive in the Saguenay Fjord and Gulf of St. Lawrence, harp seals give birth on the ice floe in the Magdalen Islands, moose and caribou nestle in the vast forest... A colourful province, rich in human, historical and territorial diversity, which promises both a total change of scenery and a sense of home for Europeans
New Brunswick, cradle of Acadia
Bordered to the west by the United States and to the north by Quebec, New Brunswick is the hinge between the continent and the other Atlantic provinces. It is a quadrilateral covered by the boreal forest. Its coastline overlooks the Bay of Chaleur to the north, the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the east, and the vast Bay of Fundy, into which the St. John River flows to the south. In the north-central part, the Highlands culminate at Mount Carleton. Proud of their Francophone, Anglophone and Amerindian heritage, New Brunswickers are a fine example of cohabitation. Each community established on this territory has left its mark on it: thus the diversity of the cultural heritage is reflected in the liveliness of the traditions specific to each group. The Amerindian influence is found in picturesque place names such as Kouchibouguac, Shediac or Miramichi. On the American border, the Brayons display the flag of their mythical Madawaska Republic, with stars symbolizing the different ethnic origins of the inhabitants. American Loyalists were established in the Fredericton and Saint John area and Acadians were mainly rooted in the north and on the eastern seaboard
Prince Edward Island, peaceful and gourmet
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. From small fishing ports to inland villages, life here has a reputation for flowing peacefully in an exceptional natural setting. The main crop is potatoes, which will certainly please gourmets. They are a pure wonder! The island is rich in good restaurants, specialized in lobster among other things, but we land here above all for the landscapes. From the very first sunny days, they are a real delight: the pink or white sand beaches covered with blue, the red sandstone cliffs, the soft green of the hilly countryside, the fields of pink lupins, the blue sky crossed by cotton clouds compose constantly renewed paintings with a richness of palette worthy of a fauwn painter
Nova Scotia, between coast and forests
Nova Scotia is a large peninsula that is connected to New Brunswick by a narrow tongue of land, the Chignecto Isthmus. The sea that surrounds it almost completely is at the origin of its maritime vocation. It is, as a whole, a large, rather flat land, covered with forests and surrounded by rocky coasts festooned with a multitude of coves and bays where tiny fishing hamlets nestle, in perfect harmony with the wild landscape. However, Cumberland County in the north has a few planed mountains and, along the Bay of Fundy, the North Range stretches 190 km from Cape Blomidon to Digby Narrows, protecting the rich Annapolis Valley from marine winds and fog. Canso Pier connects the peninsula to Cape Breton Island, a high plateau ending in a wooded promontory whose escarpments plunge into the waters of the Gulf. An inland sea of 1,099 km², the Bras d'Or Lake, occupies the heart of the island, practically cutting it in half.
Because of its position in the Gulf, Nova Scotia has always had a strategic role in history, as evidenced by the French fortress of Louisbourg and the English citadel of Halifax. Nova Scotia also has two national parks of a very different character but both of which warrant a visit: Kejimkujik, a former Mi'kmaq hunting ground with vast stretches of lakes to the south; and Cape Breton Highlands, a mountainous area to the north, where the famous Cabot Trail runs. There is also a national park reserve on Sable Island, located offshore in the North Atlantic. The Northumberland Strait to the north offers beautiful white sandy beaches with calm waters warmed by the Gulf Stream
Newfoundland and Labrador, the wild beauty
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost of Canada's provinces and the largest among the Atlantic provinces. It consists of the rocky and serrated island of Newfoundland and, on the mainland, a vast sparsely populated mountainous area, Labrador, on the Quebec border. This remote island will be appreciated for its ruggedness and wild beauty. Today, it remains a little-known land that stands out from the other Atlantic provinces in terms of history, culture and landscape. His isolation in northeastern America has helped to forge his individuality. The Rock (The Rock) - as Newfoundland is known - is a rocky island, unfit for culture, a land hostile to pristine landscapes. The western part of the island is occupied by the Long Range, an old eroded massif, an extension and end of the Appalachians. Gros Morne National Park offers visitors and sports enthusiasts a unique opportunity to discover these magnificent mountains that plunge into the clear waters of deep fjords, similar to those of Norway, some of which are in fresh water because they do not communicate with the sea.
The interior of the island is a rolling plateau, sloping southeast, occupied by dense forests and desolate expanses of rocky moors, peat bogs and lakes, residues of the glaciers that have left their mark. To the north, towards Anse aux Meadows, the coastal landscapes are astonishingly desolate, punctuated by tiny fishing villages, as if lost in these sinister places. Elsewhere, high coastal cliffs shelter in their coves pebbles of tiny fishing ports. St. John's and St. Anthony harbours occupy a magnificent natural site surrounded by rocky hills battered by winds and waves. Labrador is the continental region of this Canadian province. It is an isolated region with a small population, separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle. The region is part of the Labrador Peninsula, whose Atlantic coastal region is sometimes also known as Markland, the Old Norse word for "land of wood". The interior is a vast wilderness area dotted with a few enclaves of recent industrialization.
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When? When? Summer is the tourist season par excellence. We practice camping, hiking or water sports. Spring is the time of the sugar parties that celebrate the harvest of maple syrup. In autumn, the visitor will be able to enjoy magnificent colours. Winter is an opportunity to go skiing, skating on frozen lakes, snowshoeing or snowmobiling and dog sledding.
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