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Located along the U.S. border, the Eastern Townships region - with its mountains, large lakes, and expanses of verdant countryside - offers bucolic settings that make for the perfect vacation. The region is renowned for its quaint towns that enchant visitors with their impressive Victorian homes, authentic feel, and history. In addition, the Wine Route and various regional products, such as Lake Brome duck, are an irresistible invitation to gastronomic discovery. The Eastern Townships region is home to many national and regional parks, including those at Mount Orford, Mount Mégantic, Yamaska, and Coaticook Gorge, where an array of outdoor activities are offered. Following the Summit Drive, one is taken from mountaintop to mountaintop, discovering truly breathtaking vistas along the way. Mount Mégantic and its ASTROLab provide a perfect view of the most beautiful starry skies in the region. In summer, sports enthusiasts can enjoy hiking along the Estrie trails and others, water sports on Brome, Massawippi, Mégantic, and Memphrémagog lakes, or golf on one of the region's many courses. Cyclists can also indulge their passion on some 500 km of bicycle paths, 200 of which are part of the Route Verte network. In winter, downhill skiing at Orford, Sutton, Bromont, and Owl's Head is very popular, as is snowmobiling.
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Lanaudière is a region of vast wilderness that is regarded as a snowmobiler's paradise, with 2,330 km of snowy trails that are guaranteed to delight. Also, as one of Québec's leading agricultural regions, Lanaudière offers local specialities that can be discovered by following its five Country Roads tours. The Rouge-Matawin and Mastigouche wildlife reserves are tops among outdoor enthusiasts for a wide variety of activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and cycling. The enchanting and refreshing settings of majestic Taureau Lake, the Noire River, Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles Falls, and Cascades Park are just as perfect for family strolls and picnics as they are for various aquatic activities.
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Winter and summer alike, this resort paradise of mountains and lakes attracts vacationers in search of fresh air and wide-open spaces. The Laurentians region is renowned for its ski and sliding stations, its vast network of cross-country ski trails, its bike trails - including the P'tit Train du Nord -, and its top-notch golf courses. The Parc national du Mont-Tremblant offers a wide array of outdoor sports, while the villages of Tremblant and Saint-Sauveur are host to popular bistros, bars, and boutiques. In autumn, the forests of the Laurentians take on dazzling colours, bringing to life the festive spirit of the entire region! The Laurentians also offer excellent regional specialities: cheeses, ciders, maple products, etc.
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The Mauricie region, a vast forested domain punctuated with lakes and rivers, is a veritable outdoor paradise. The region's Parc national de la Mauricie and the Mastigouche and Saint-Mauricie wildlife reserves offer spectacular vistas and a wealth of outdoor activities that include hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Mauricie is also known for its breathtaking rivers, where one can ice fish for tommy cod. To make their way across the landscape, snowmobile and quad buffs can rely on thousands of kilometres of marked trails. The King's Road, Canada's oldest roadway, travels through Trois-Rivières, scenic villages, and an ecological treasure: Lac Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The King's Road can also be travelled by bike, as several sections have been marked as part of the Route Verte network.
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The Outaouais region has two sides as markedly different as they are attractive, offering urban escapades and countryside escapes. The cities of Gatineau and nearby Ottawa, the nation's capital, are a mere stone's throw from hills, valleys, and parks. Gatineau Park, the Parc national de Plaisance, and the Papineau-Labelle and de la Vérendrye wildlife reserves are ideal spots to discover the region's fauna and flora, and to enjoy an array of outdoor activities. The region offers something for everyone: cross-country skiing, hiking, rafting, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, and more. Museums are also a popular highlight including, among others, the remarkable Canadian Museum of Civilization. Cycle tourists haven't been forgotten either, for the Outaouais region offers up some lovely itineraries, particularly along the Ottawa River. The original Route des herbes in the Outaouais' Petite-Nation region presents an interesting introduction to the harvesting and processing of herbs, medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers.
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