Quebec's artisan-mountain river region
A UNESCO biosphere northeast of Quebec City — whale-watching at Tadoussac, artisan cheesemakers, and dramatic valleys carved by a meteorite 350 million years ago.




Rent a car (essential); scenic train Quebec to La Malbaie.
Drive the cheese trail (Route des Saveurs) — 30+ producers.
Very safe.
Quiet — gourmet dinners.