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Nathan spends a crisp October morning in Rimouski, hiking the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic to watch seals, visiting the Pointe-au-Père maritime museum and submarine, and reflecting on the affordability and community of Rimouski in early autumn.
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Episode 71 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Cape de la Madeleine, Route 132, Pointe-au-Père, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, HMCS Onondaga, Distillerie du St-Laurent, Saint-Germain district.
Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski Daily Life.
Chapters:
00:00 Parc National du Bic
02:26 Route 132
03:57 HMCS Onondaga
06:10 Saint-Germain district
08:06 Sea
09:20 City street
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RimouskiQuebec #ParcNationalDuBic #BasSaintLaurent #AutumnInCanada #MaritimeHeritage #StLawrenceEstuary #TravelQuebec #CanadianTravel #HikingCanada #PointeauPere #EmpressOfIreland #SubmarineTour #RimouskiFood #LesAffamesDeRimouski #FallFoliage #WildlifeWatching #CanadaTravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu
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Nathan explores the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic to see seals, visits the Pointe-au-Père maritime museum and submarine, and reflects on the affordability and community of Rimouski in early October.
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Episode 70 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Café Chapeau Moustache, Saint-Germain district, Cathédrale Saint-Germain de Rimouski, Musée régional de Rimouski, Les Affamés de Rimouski, Citébus, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père.
Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski Daily Life.
Chapters:
00:00 Parc National du Bic
01:36 Saint-Germain district
03:20 Les Affamés de Rimouski
05:02 HMCS Onondaga
06:45 Bistro La Marina Rimouski
08:08 Hôtel Le Navigateur
09:24 Métis
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RimouskiTravel #BasSaintLaurent #ParcNationalDuBic #HMCSOnondaga #QuebecAutumn #StLawrenceEstuary #MaritimeHistory #RefordGardens #RimouskiFood #CanadaTravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #FallFoliage #SealWatching #QuebecCulture #SmallTownLife #TravelTips #VisitQuebec #OutdoorAdventure
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Nathan navigates the crisp autumn rain in Rimouski, hiking the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic to watch seals haul out on the rocks. He reflects on the quiet beauty of the St. Lawrence estuary, visits the maritime heritage sites at Pointe-au-Père, and discusses the practicalities of living in this affordable Quebec city.
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Episode 69 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Cafe Chapeau Moustache, rue Saint-Germain, Cathedral Saint-Germain de Rimouski, Parc National du Bic, Ferme Rioux, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Pere, Musee Empress of Ireland, Sous-marin Onondaga.
Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski Daily Life.
Chapters:
00:00 Rue Saint-Germain
01:19 Parc National du Bic
03:18 Ferme Rioux
05:54 Bus
06:54 Bistro La Marina Rimouski
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Rimouski #QuebecTravel #BasSaintLaurent #ParcNationalDuBic #SealWatching #MaritimeHistory #AutumnInCanada #StLawrenceEstuary #OnondagaSubmarine #EmpressOfIreland #RimouskiLife #CanadianTravel #OutdoorAdventure #MuseumVisit #CoastalHiking #QuietTravel #FallFoliage #LocalCulture
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Nathan navigates the damp October chill of Rimouski, hiking the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic despite the drizzle, visiting the maritime history at Pointe-au-Père, and taking a quiet day trip to the Reford Gardens. He shares practical tips on local transit, costs, and the autumn atmosphere.
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Episode 68 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Littoral trail, Ferme Rioux, Île Saint-Barnabé, Le Bic, Restaurant Le Bicois, Route 132, Pointe-au-Père.
Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski Daily Life.
Chapters:
00:00 Littoral trail
01:51 Ferme Rioux
03:48 Route 132
05:54 Distillerie du St-Laurent
07:34 Bistro La Marina Rimouski
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Rimouski #BasSaintLaurent #QuebecTravel #AutumnInCanada #ParcNationalDuBic #MaritimeHistory #HMCSOnondaga #RefordGardens #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadianFallColours #SmallTownLife #RimouskiQuebec #TravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #CanadaTravel #OutdoorAdventures #LocalEats #PublicTransit
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Nathan takes a day trip to Jardins de Métis, explores Reford Gardens in early October light, and reflects on Rimouski’s coastal rhythm and local life.
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Episode 67 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Jardins de Métis, Pointe-au-Père, HMCS Onondage, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, Café Chapeau Moustache, Saint-Germain district.
Covered: Reford Gardens visit, Submarine museum tour, Rimouski cost of living, Autumn foliage travel, Local transit fares.
Chapters:
00:00 Café Chapeau Moustache
02:07 Rimouski
04:18 Car interior
06:20 Pointe-au-Père
08:10 Saint-Germain district
10:05 Submarine interior
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RimouskiTravel #QuebecAutumn #RefordGardens #BasSaintLaurent #StLawrenceEstuary #MaritimeHistory #HMCSOnondage #VisitQuebec #FallColoursCanada #RimouskiLife #CanadianTravel #NaturePhotography #SmallTownCanada #OutdoorAdventure #HistoricalSites #QuebecCulture #TravelTips2026 #SlowTravel
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Day five in Rimouski finds Nathan battling heavy autumn rain on the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic, seeking refuge with coffee at Café Chapeau Moustache, and reflecting on the quiet rhythm of life along the St. Lawrence estuary.
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Episode 66 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Le Bic, Ferme Rioux, Café Chapeau Moustache, Saint-Germain District, Cathédrale Saint-Germain de Rimouski, Cégep de Rimouski, Musée régional de Rimouski.
Covered: Rimouski Daily Life, Parc National du Bic, Local Costs and Transit, Maritime Heritage Sites, Community and Politics.
Chapters:
00:00 Parc National du Bic
01:42 Café Chapeau Moustache
04:55 Distillerie du St-Laurent
07:49 Reford Gardens
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RimouskiTravel #QuebecAutumn #ParcNationalDuBic #BasSaintLaurent #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadianTravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #FallFoliageCanada #MaritimeHeritage #QuebecCoffeeCulture #TravelOnABudget #NewcomerToQuebec #OutdoorAdventure #RainyDayHiking #LocalBusiness #QuebecPolitics #TravelTips #ExploreCanada
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Nathan explores the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic, visits the maritime heritage sites at Pointe-au-Père, and settles into the rhythm of Rimouski in early October.
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Episode 65 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Saint-Germain district, Cathédrale Saint-Germain de Rimouski, Café Chapeau Moustache, Route 132, Le Bic, Sentier des Capes, Ferme Rioux.
Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski daily life.
Chapters:
00:00 Parc National du Bic
03:28 Ferme Rioux
07:04 Musée régional de Rimouski
10:24 Jardins de Métis
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RimouskiTravel #QuebecAutumn #ParcNationalDuBic #StLawrenceEstuary #BasSaintLaurent #MaritimeHeritage #OnondagaSubmarine #EmpressOfIreland #RimouskiLife #FallColoursCanada #SealWatching #QuebecCities #TravelQuebec #CoastalHiking #RimouskiOceanic #DistillerieDuStLaurent #RimouskiDowntown #OctoberInQuebec
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Nathan arrives in Rimouski from Rivière-du-Loup, exploring the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic, the maritime heritage of Pointe-au-Père, and the crisp autumn atmosphere of the Bas-Saint-Laurent.
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Episode 64 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada.
Places in this episode: Route 132, Rivière-du-Loup, Saint-Germain district, Café Chapeau Moustache, Cathédrale Saint-Germain, Pointe-au-Père, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, Lieu historique national du phare de Pointe-au-Père.
Covered: Rimouski daily life, Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife.
Chapters:
00:00 Route 132
02:02 Rimouski
04:06 Sous-marin Onondaga
08:23 Bistro La Marina Rimouski
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Rimouski #QuebecTravel #BasSaintLaurent #ParcNationalDuBic #FallFoliageCanada #StLawrenceEstuary #MaritimeHistory #SealWatching #PointeauPere #RimouskiEats #CanadianRoadTrip #AutumnInQuebec #VisitQuebec #NaturePhotography #SmallTownCanada #IndigenousHeritage #WhaleWatchingSeason #TravelBudget
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On the final full day in Rivière-du-Loup, Nathan navigates bridge closures to reach the Chutes, explores the heritage streets of Vieux-Saint-Patrice, and reflects on the town's affordability and community spirit before moving west.
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Episode 63 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rivière-du-Loup, Canada.
Places in this episode: Municipal Wharf, Desjardins Branch, Le pont D'Amours, Autoroute 85, Parc des Chutes, Vieux-Saint-Patrice, Rue Lafontaine, Saint-Patrice Church.
Covered: Bridge Infrastructure & Detours, Heritage Districts Walking Tour, Local Transit Costs, Dining Recommendations, Newcomer Banking Logistics, Autumn Seasonality.
Chapters:
00:00 Municipal Wharf
01:56 Le pont D'Amours
04:46 Café L'Innocent
07:45 Parc de la Pointe
09:22 Hôtel Levesque
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RiviereDuLoup #QuebecTravel #BasSaintLaurent #AutumnInCanada #StLawrenceEstuary #WhaleWatching #HeritageArchitecture #SmallTownCanada #TravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #QuebecLife #FallFoliage #ManoirFraser #ParcDeLaPointe #TravelTips #CanadaVisa #QuebecCulture #EstuaryLife
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Nathan’s final full day in Rivière-du-Loup, navigating bridge detours to see the Chutes, spotting belugas from the wharf, and reflecting on the quiet beauty of the St. Lawrence estuary before moving on.
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Episode 62 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rivière-du-Loup, Canada.
Places in this episode: Centre-ville, rue Lafontaine, Café Brûlerie RDL, Le pont D'Amours, Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup, Parc de la Pointe, Rocher Malin, Vieux-Saint-Patrice.
Covered: Bridge Infrastructure & Detours, Heritage Districts Walking Tour, Shore-based Whale Watching, Local Transit Costs, Autumn Seasonality, Museum Visits.
Chapters:
00:00 Rivière-du-Loup
01:42 Centre-ville
05:08 Municipal wharf
08:32 Belvédère
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#RiviereDuLoup #QuebecTravel #AutumnInQuebec #StLawrenceEstuary #WhaleWatching #HeritageQuebec #FallFoliage #SmallTownCanada #TravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #BasSaintLaurent #QuebecHistory #OffTheBeatenPath #NatureLovers #CanadianRoadTrip #TravelTips #QuietPlaces #OctoberTravel
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Travelling in Canada means learning to read distance differently. The country is enormous, and almost everyone lives in a narrow band close to the United States border, so the landscape shifts from city to empty boreal forest without warning. The show follows Nathan Beaulieu as he moves through this geography slowly, settling somewhere long enough to understand how that place actually works.
The host moves from the old port of Montreal to the river valley in Saskatoon, from the Rocky Mountain foothills near Calgary to the fishing stages of Bonavista, Newfoundland. He also spends time in Ottawa, the capital, where winter freezes the canal and summer brings a different kind of quiet. Each stop is connected by the route he takes to the next one.
Seasons are the real clock. The same street in Ottawa appears under brown maple leaves and then under March slush, and a place he left in one state is a different place when he comes back. That slow return is how the show works: knowing somewhere properly takes months, not a stopover.
Nathan Beaulieu lives in Canada and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Nathan is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement.
A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers.
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Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next.
#Canada #CanadaTravel #NorthAmerica #Ottawa #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo
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