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Active Nature I spent the day on Grosse-Ile with young children
For several years, my good friend Ariane and her husband Samuel have been talking to me about a visit to Grosse-Ile. It was this summer, with our 4 children (from 1 to 6 years old) that we finally said yes to this day on an island in the heart of the St. Lawrence. I'm telling you.
Sarah Moore • Written on September 13, 2024
Active Nature Lydiane around the world tells us about her family weekend at the Parc du Massif du Sud and Berthier-sur-Mer
This summer, we decided to explore the Chaudière-Appalaches region, just on the other side of the river, a few kilometers from Quebec. It was a real surprise to see the wealth of activities and landscapes that this region has to offer. To give you an overview of our family adventure, here is a summary of our two favorites: the Parc du Massif du Sud and Berthier-sur-Mer.
Lydiane autour du monde • Written on August 21, 2024
The Flying Penguins - Take 2
You don't have to travel to the other side of the world to enjoy memorable experiences. The Razorbill Observation Cruise in Chaudière-Appalaches with Les Croisières Lachance falls into this category. Departing from Berthier-sur-Mer, it's a unique cruise on the St. Lawrence River!
Stéphane Bourque • Written on June 5, 2024
Curious Nature - En vedette Family Outing: Grosse-Île in First Class
Feel like taking to the open seas for a day with our VIP package? We were lucky enough to be among the First Class visitors to enjoy this new way of visiting Grosse-Île, full of little privileges!
Ange Hébert-Corriveau • Updated on March 8, 2024
Curious Nature Double quarantine in 2020!
This year, the term quarantine has never been used as often as since the 1830s. I had the chance, this fall, in the midst of a pandemic to learn more about the sanitary measures of the time by visiting the Grosse-île or if you prefer Quarantine Island. A day full of emotions, paying homage to our ancestors ...
Amélie Dumas-Aubé • Updated on March 8, 2024
Curious Nature Rosalie's favorite for Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
All aboard the Vent des Îles with Captain Lachance!
Rosalie Meunier • Updated on March 8, 2024
Curious Nature Grosse île and the Irish memorial national historic site: a wave of emotions on an extraordinary island!
Come learn about the history of the Irish immigrants that left their homeland in search of a better life. With its original buildings, characters from the period and the guides, you’ll have an unforgettable experience!
Roseline Houle • Updated on March 8, 2024
Curious Nature Razorbill Observation Cruise
Did you know that you can see little penguins without ever goint to the Arctic? Fortunately, yes! You can watch them during a short period of time in May and June in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. You can try this experience only aboard a cruise from Croisière Lachance.
Sara-Émilie Laurin • Updated on February 23, 2024