Introduction
Outside the major centres of population in the southwest, Canada’s largest province consists of hilly agricultural land along the banks of the St Lawrence and vast tracts of barren mountains in the north. The one-hour drive along St Lawrence from Québec to the outskirts of Charlevoix follows a breathtaking route of towering rock faces, looming canyons and craggy fjords. More than 100,000 lakes provide excellent fishing (chiefly for trout and salmon), whilst in the northern tundra of Québec’s Far North (Nouveau-Québec), caribou and other game are hunted. Information on itineraries, equipment, transport and accommodation in this region can be obtained from La Fédération des Pourvoyeurs du Québec Inc, Suite 270, 5237 Boulevard Hamel, Québec G2E 2H2 (tel: (418) 877 5191; fax: (418) 877 6638; e-mail: fpq@fpq.com; website: www.fpq.com).
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