| Quebec
is Canada's largest province, covering an incredible 1,668,000
square km of land stretching almost 2,000 km from the St. Lawrence
Lowlands in the south to just below Baffin Island in the north.
Millions of pristine lakes and rivers are scattered throughout
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| A fresh
water network of over 175,000 square km., allows endless possibilities
for backcountry adventure and exploration. There are over 35
parks and wildlife reserves, many of which are less than a two-hour
drive from Montreal or Quebec City. It’s no wonder that
this province is famous for its accessible wilderness. |
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Quebec
is a province where every season is a time for adventure. In
the spring, head up north to La Mauricie National Park or the
Reserve La Verendrye for some wilderness canoe tripping when
the lakes and rivers are swollen and the crowds are thin. |
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you're looking for a thrill, take a guided raft trip down
the famous Rouge River or take in some unforgettable backpacking
on the La Traverse de Charlevoix before bug season arrives.
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In the summer you can take advantage
of 6,000 km of coastline for some unforgettable sea kayaking.
The Saguenay Fjords or the Mingan Archipelago National
Park are world class destinations on the north shore of the St.
Lawrence. Other good kayaking areas include the shores along the
rugged cliffs of the Gaspé Peninsula or the bays and inlets of Bic
Provincial Park just east of the peninsula.
If rock climbing is your thing then head for Val David
in the Laurentians or Grand Jardins in the beautiful Charlevoix
Region. These are just a couple of areas with great climbing routes
that are easily accessible from major cities.
In the fall, mountain bikers can choose from thousands
of kilometers of fantastic single track at any of Quebec's downhill
ski centers. Mont Ste. Anne, just outside Quebec city and Bromont
which is not far from Montreal, have both hosted World Championship
mountain bike races. This speaks volumes about their trail systems.
Mont Tremblant also has great biking with chair lift access to some
of their best trails.
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| In the winter, you can backcountry ski
in the beautiful Chic-Chocs range on the Gaspé peninsula where you'll
find towering mountains allowing for some of the finest telemark skiing
in eastern North America. An added bonus is the length of the season
in this area, which often stretches well into late spring. Quebec
also offers a number of classic tours for the backcountry skier including
the challenging Charlevoix Traverse and the relatively new Sentier
de Cap.
Wildlife viewing in every season is extremely rewarding,
with over 700 animal species in the province, North America’s
largest animals are well represented, and include black bear, moose,
dear and even caribou in the north. Mont Saint-Hilaire, just outside
of Montreal with its Nature Preservation Centre has been designated
as an UNESCO site. While the whole of the Charlevoix, region, which
includes parks such as the Grands Jardins and Hautes Gorges is now
a protected biosphere reserves.
Quebec's rich culture is not the only thing bringing
people back again and again. The unforgettable adventures available
in every region of the province are waiting to challenge and enlighten
the backcountry enthusiast
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| Adventure Sports In Quebec |
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Regions
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Visiting
from outside Canada:
Depending on your country of origin you may have little
to understand or adapt to when you visit Canada. On
the other hand many of Canada's customs, its commerce
and cultural may be very new to some you. We have put
together a list of helpful information to assist you
in your planning and later when you have reached your
destination.
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