Published in September 2026, Voix de passage is a new publication launched jointly by Aventure Écotourisme Québec (AEQ) and the Association des parcs régionaux du Québec (Parq). Supported financially by the Government of Québec, the initiative highlights recreational tourism and outdoor adventure operators who are transforming their business models to protect nature and combat climate change.
Adapting Northern and Mountain Operations to Climate Realities
Operators across Québec are confronting severe environmental transformations. Changing weather patterns, biodiversity loss, and the direct impacts of human activity are forcing outdoor tourism managers out of traditional operational modes. The newly released publication documents practical pivots across the province, showing how organizations are adapting to shifting ecosystems.
Wheeled Sleds, Real-Time Tracking, and Summit Restoration
Some managers are swapping traditional dog sleds for wheeled transport to extend the autumn operating season. Others are tracking Saguenay ice cover in real time via dedicated mobile applications. In mountainous terrain, teams are stripping away asphalt from high-altitude summits specifically to curb stormwater runoff and soil erosion.
Amplifying Frontline Innovation and Sustainable Frameworks
According to Pierre Gaudreault, general manager of AEQ and Parq, the core intent behind the publication is singular. As Gaudreault noted regarding the launch: Avec Voix de passage, on souhaite donner la parole à celles et à ceux qui osent sortir des sentiers battus pour poursuivre leur mission à travers un tourisme et une gestion des territoires plus durables.
Establishing Benchmarks for the Adventure Tourism Sector
By recognizing the leadership of managers who face environmental risks firsthand, AEQ and Parq aim to accelerate industry-wide adoption of low-impact territorial management strategies. The complete September 2026 edition of Voix de passage is currently available in PDF format for sector stakeholders and the public.
