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10 August 2025
Inspirational Portrait – Susan Henderson
Originally from Montérégie and born in Cape Breton to military parents, Susan has always been drawn to water, fresh air, and wide-open spaces. After taking time off work due to a chronic illness, she was forced to reorient her career....
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3 August 2025
Inspiring portrait – Delphine Moray
Delphine, an entrepreneur and passionate artist originally from France, settled in Quebec in the early 2000s. In 2019, she set down roots in Mont-Louis, a small coastal village that reminds her of her French roots. Since her arrival,...
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27 July 2025
Inspiring Portrait – Claude Mercier
Originally from Mont-Saint-Pierre, Claude has deep roots in his village, where his family settled in the 19th century. His commitment to the community began in the 1970s, after a trip to Europe. He established himself as a local leader,...
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20 July 2025
Inspiring portrait – Léandre Auclair
Although Léandre isn't originally from the Gaspé Peninsula, he considers this region home. His family, the Auclairs, settled in Rivière-à-Claude in the 1800s, when the village was in its infancy. Every summer, his father took him to...
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13 July 2025
Inspiring portrait – Marlène Sohier
Marlène left the region at the age of 25, hoping to return to settle there for her retirement. At 60, driven by the desire to contribute to the development and influence of her village, she finally decided to return to her roots. Upon...
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6 July 2025
Inspiring portrait – Valérie Bertrand-Lemay
After a childhood in Abitibi and a teenage year between Montreal and the Laurentians, Valérie moved to Quebec City, then Montreal to study theater. In 2012, she co-founded Théâtre Témoin, a touring production company. It was during a...
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29 June 2025
Inspiring Portrait – Danielle Duguay and Éric Bluteau
Danielle and Éric, both passionate about Haute-Gaspésie, have found their place in this region they now call home. Danielle, originally from Val-d'Espoir, grew up in Gaspé and studied in Montreal. Éric, meanwhile, was born in Alma and...
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22 June 2025
Inspiring portrait – Clément Vallée
Clément, an outdoor enthusiast originally from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, grew up in a family of entrepreneurs from the New Gaspé region. His love of nature and the great outdoors ultimately led him to return to Haute-Gaspésie after his...
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12 June 2025
What’s new in Haute-Gaspésie for 2025
Cap-Chat La Casa d’Alexina — New Accommodation Offer Newly renovated in Cap-Chat, Josée-Alexina opens her century-old home to visitors. Combining old-world charm with modern comforts, the three rooms offer comfort and conviviality...
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1 June 2025
Inspiring portrait – Karine Turgeon and Pascal Roy
Karine and Pascal, a couple of occupational therapists by profession, founded their business by purchasing the land at Le Phare in Cap-Chat. In 2006, they launched the first "Arbre en Arbre" (Tree to Tree) in Eastern Quebec, marking the...
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2 September 2024
Where can we consume local drinks in Haute-Gaspésie?
Where can we consume local drinks in Haute-Gaspésie? Many people are wondering this, and the good news is that we have the answer to this question for you! No matter where you are, you will be able to drink water nearby. In...
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26 August 2024
Inspiring portrait – Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine
Claudia Ferland and Michel Lapointe Claudia and Michel are new faces who will be part of Madeleine's decor this summer. The couple from Quebec recently became the owner of Camping VR du Cap à l’Ours and have great aspirations for...
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