Canada’s largest province, Québec is famous for its French culture and language. But it’s also known for some of the finest outdoor opportunities on the continent. Early voyageurs reported lands teeming with caribou, moose, bear, big whitetail deer, and countless species of small game; they also talked of waters alive with trout, Arctic char, landlocked salmon, and big northern pike. Not much has changed – Québec’s wild north is synonymous with trophy pike and vast, roaming herds of caribou. Whether you’re after big game, waterfowl, or fish, Québec offers a unique experience unlike any other in North America.
Sportfish
Northern pike, walleye, pickerel, muskie, smallmouth bass, trout (lake, rainbow, brown and brook), Arctic char, Arctic salmon.
Game
Caribou, whitetail deer, moose, black bear, snow geese, woodcock, waterfowl, grouse.
Adventure
Canoeing, whitewater rafting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, dog sledding, whale watching, safaris, horseback riding, mountain biking, Indian and Inuit expeditions.
Travel Information/Game Regulations
Tourisme Québec
PO Box 979 Dept AC
Montreal QC,
Canada H3C 2W3
e-mail: info@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca |
The word Québec comes from kebek, meaning "narrows," a word used by speakers of an Algonquian language to describe the area around what is now Québec City. The Saint Lawrence River, which is more than 3,200 km (2,000 miles) long, has long dominated Québec's history and economy. Early explorers sailed up the river seeking a route to Asia. Later, the first settlers clustered around the riverbank, where they founded Québec City, one of the oldest cities in North America, in 1608 and Montréal in 1642.
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