Partner: Quebec

I’m leaving the big cities behind and diving deep into a land rich in culture, a place where the outdoors is more than a reason to visit – it’s a way of life. What better way to explore Baie-James in Northern Québec than by kayaking the many pristine lakes and rivers this area is known for?

I’m heading to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River between Québec's two urban hubs of Montréal and Québec City, to a region known as Québec Authentique to explore the region by the seat of my sea kayak.

I’m heading to les Laurentides in Québec, where I’m exploring Lac Poisson Blanc by sea kayaking before busting out my trusty whitewater boat to paddle one of Eastern Canada's most popular rivers (and a personal favorite of mine), the Rouge River.

I’m heading to Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, home of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park and the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay—and one of the most dramatic landscapes in North America to explore all that the amazing region has to offer by sea kayak. Along the way, I paddle alongside towering cliffs, sail through the heart of the fjord and whitewater kayaksdown the world-class rivers Québec is known for.

I’m kayaking the Jacques Cartier River with Cath Simard (@mydetoxtravel) before heading to Québec City to explore the cobblestone streets and old buildings the UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for – and treat myself to many of the sweets and treats I can find along the way!

I’m in a place I’ve always wanted to explore – Québec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine – where I discover the unique pleasures of island living while paddling and swimming my way along this out-of-this-world coastline.

Sea kayaking with puffins and monoliths? You bet. I’m in Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve to do just that, as well as to stand up paddleboard and whitewater kayak one of the many rivers that drops into the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence River in Québec’s Côte-Nord.

Known for it's spectacular St. Lawrence coastline and rugged wilderness, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Québec is an outdoor lover's dream. I’m sea kayaking in Bic National Park, before hopping in a canoe to see bald eagles up close and personal in Lake Témiscouata National Park.

I’m in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec to explore their newest park, Opemican National Park, by foot and sea kayak before heading to the annual Kipawa River Festival, where I’m kayaking the rugged and beautiful Class 4 section of whitewater the area is known for.

I’m in beautiful Gaspésie, Québec, where I’m hitting the open waters near Percé Rock by sea kayak before heading inland and stand up paddling the Bonaventure River and hiking to see this incredible landscape from above.