Photos: Matapédia Nature Aventure, Secrets du Vieux Bouc, Sylvain Majeau and François Rivard

Red fall - beautiful is what you are! A transformation before winter's arrival; flaming colours overtake the landscapes in an overture to the shedding of the leaves. It is the perfect time for a visit in parks and wildlife reserves to contemplate these colours and to observe the fauna.

Many enterprises offer outdoors activities in September and October. Choose between many activities: 
hiking, kayaking, canoeing, ATV, biking, horseback riding, aerial games, climbing, karting and hunting. Visit also attractions, the agricultural businesses, art galleries, art trade and shops still opened. 

Until October, you can observe up to seven different whales, including the blue  whale, the humpback whale, the fin whale and the mink whale. Their breath if so powerful that it can be seen from a good distance, so plan a hike along the coast or take advantage of a sea cruise in order to hear them. Along the coast, many grey seals and harbour seals rest nonchalantly on the large flat rocks.