Martime Quebec Some of the most unique snowmobiling
in all of North America is found in
historic , scenic and diverse Maritime
Québec . These four eastern regions
border the Atlantic Ocean and are
split into two parts by the mighty
St . Lawrence River as it drains the
Great Lakes .
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provide expansive views of the river and the Gulf of St . Lawrence , creating an unusual backdrop for excellent trails in both regions .
The Bas St . Laurent region is wellsuited to easy day touring with selfguided loops ranging from 150 to 250 miles . If conditions are right , visitors can even ride across an ice bridge to an island in the St . Lawrence River . Trails are well
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In Gaspé , Percé Rock is one of the best known scenic attractions in all of eastern Canada . Here at the end of the North American land mass below the St . Lawrence , you can ride your sled literally at sea level , then climb into 4,000-foot high mountains in about an hour .
Described as a religious
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by some riders , Trail 595 through the interior of Gaspé traverses a remote Arctic micro-clime that holds the only caribou herd south of the 53 rd parallel .
Every rider should tour this awesome area at least once . Weather in Gaspé can be quite windy and unpredictable , so go prepared . Complete snowmobile packages are available and services are excellent . To learn more , contact
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Bas St . -Laurent and Gaspésie Regions Located on the south shore ,
and to the east of Chaudière-
Appalaches , Bas St . Laurent
( below the St . Lawrence )
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marked and maintained , and services are excellent . Packages are available here , too . Consider starting your exploration of Gaspé from Bas St . Laurent to enjoy a longer tour . For more information , contact bassaintlaurent . ca . |
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