Photo: Louise Tanguay

Situated along the coast of the colossal St. Lawrence River, this region features a series of small, picturesque villages with rich heritages, clear rivers home to an abundant fauna, fields and forests of green and a blue-waved sea lapping its shores.

Tinged with serenity and magnificence, the Reford Gardens welcome you. Bordering the river, this great garden displays its splendor in an explosion of glorious shapes and colours.

A river ends its long descent into the heart of Matane, allowing you to admire the patience and know-how of the salmon fishers in action, as they confront the salmo salar and its fighting spirit. In the backcountry, there is a wildlife refuge where moose sightings are common. Perhaps along your hike, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle or a peregrine falcon, birds which are rarely seen among all the others.

For more information about the Coast: www.vacanceslamitis.com and www.ville.matane.qc.ca.