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Quebec's Gaspésie Region Has An Emerald River With A Hidden Waterfall You Can Hike To

The emerald river and waterfall hidden in the woods of Percé's eponymous Parc de la Rivière Émeraude is an easy hike for anyone travelling through eastern Quebec. The shallow stream at the tip of Quebec's Gaspésie region gets its enchanting deep green hue from the rocks at its bottom, according to the regional tourism website.

The spot where the river trickles over a low outcrop into a wide natural pool is a popular summer destination for photo-seekers.

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Quebec's 'Emerald River' Is Reopening This Summer & You Can Swim At Its Waterfall (PHOTOS)

The Rivière Émeraudes ("Emerald River" in English) is a bucket list destination on your road trip through Gaspésie.  

The river, situated in a municipal park of the same name in Percé, is famous for its green water and waterfall, where visitors are allowed to swim (at their own risk).

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7 Surreal Places In Quebec You Have To See At Least Once In Your Life

It's no secret that Quebec is just absolutely stunning and that there's so much beauty all around us. But being such a large province, there's always more to see and always something new to add to your bucket list, which is why we've gathered seven surreal places in Quebec that you need to see at least once in your life.

Between blue waters and gorgeous waterfalls, you're never at a loss for your next adventure.

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This Quebec Dream House For Sale Has One Of The Best Views In Canada (PHOTOS)

Montrealers might not be itching to abandon the city after the pandemic (unlike elsewhere in North America), but this Quebec dream house might just convince you to leave the metropolis behind.

The chic six-bedroom, three-bathroom home commands what might be the most coveted view in the province: the Percé Rock and surrounding seascape.

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The Ultimate Road Trip Bucket List, From Montreal To Gaspésie

If you're a native Montrealer, you might not have had much reason to leave our beloved metropolis in search of 'naturescapes' outside of the city. But after being locked down for months, most of us are raring to get away as fast as we can. And a road trip through la belle province sounds like the perfect place to start, as soon as we get the green light!

Being the province with the second-largest landmass in Canada, there's too much beauty in the province to explore on one trip — from whale-watching on beaches to exploring historical, centuries-old sites. 

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