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Winter in Les Basques
In the winter, Les Basques has everything needed to win over anyone that loves the outdoors. Whether you’re with your family or friends there’s plenty to do: head out on the snowmobile trails, go tubing, hiking, snowboarding or downhill skiing.
Summer in Les Basques
The summer is the perfect time to discover Les Basques. Explore Île aux Basques, paddle out on a sea kayak or do like the locals and enjoy a picnic of local products on the beach.
Outdoor recreation
There are endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Les Basques. Pull on your hiking boots and venture out on the Sentiers des Basques, in the woodlands or along the coastline and make the most of the beautiful views—don’t forget to stop off at the Belvédère Beaulieu on the Route Verte!
Arts and culture
Les Basques is anything but boring, why not sample some of the region’s events, like a dance marathon, or the famous Rendez-vous des Grandes Gueules storytelling festival?
Nature
The landscapes of Les Basques are characterized by water—the St. Lawrence River, Lac Saint-Mathieu and Rivière Trois-Pistoles—and there are plenty of nautical activities to try and beautiful beaches to explore.
History and heritage
Les Basques is the home region of famous Québecois writer and playwright, Victor-Lévy Beaulieu, and is renowned for its fascinating tales in which the region’s rich past influences its present. Discover the “land of legends”!
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