Built in 1674, the Grondines Windmill is the oldest windmill in Quebec. It houses a permanent exhibition that tells the story of its dual vocation as a flour mill and maritime signal station.
535, chemin des Ancêtres
Deschambault-Grondines QC G0A 1W0 cpdg@globetrotter.net
Closed in low season
Parc Édouard-Paquette bears the name of the first settler to have established himself in the village. Picnic tables, benches and a little free library are available for a rest stop. You can access the "Le P'tit Train du Nord" linear park from here.
À la pointe des rues de la Montagne et Saint-François
Lac-des-Écorces QC J0W 1H0
Closed in low season
Explore the border route and take advantage of the panoramic, historical, cultural and recreational riches of our beautiful region. In Pohénégamook and for a few kilometers, you can make the pleasure last while enjoying the hospitality and welcome of the people who are there.
Near the cycling path, two fruit groves have been set up for everyone's enjoyment. These spaces allow visitors to learn more about fruit growing through informative panels. Seasonal fruits can be enjoyed by those who have a small appetite.
123, rue Saint-Joseph
Lac-des-Écorces QC J0W 1H0 adm@lacdesecorces.ca
Closed in low season
Using GPS or road coordinates, navigate the circuit to discover the history of each of the crosses. During your trip, take the opportunity to stop at one of the 3 neighborhood churches or even at the Notre-Dame chapel to discover our religious heritage.
A free circuit which, through the gardens, invites you to discover the Témiscouata region and enjoy remarkable views. You will find poetry, sculptures and flowers under the interpretation of the sky, stars, planets through the works of local gardeners-artists.
5, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Pohénégamook QC G0L 1X0
Closed in low season
The historic Paspébiac Fishing Bank gives people the opportunity to discover the story behind the economic and cultural development of the region, as well as the chance to make touching and amusing encounters.
Like a treasure, hidden in Sainte-Thècle, Mauricie, in a region dotted with lakes and embellished with mountains, the Grand Pic sugar bush produces a large volume of very high-quality maple syrup. Located in steep, fast-draining mountains and generally facing south, the sugar bush produces a clear syrup with a pleasant taste appreciated by connoisseurs around the world.
Located on Cap Lauzon, Saint-Joseph Church contains treasures of art and heritage: paintings, sculptures and a century-old organ. Designated as a heritage building, this structure benefits from a protected area that extends to the surrounding grounds.
Located in the heart of Pohénégamook and the Frontier Road, this park offers a heritage and pedestrian circuit. At the foot of beautiful Pohénégamook Lake, immerse yourself in the history of the Canada-US border.
Les Galets, ce « village dans le village », un bien culturel classé par le gouvernement du Québec, désignent à la fois l'île de pierre et les hangars de pêcheurs. Depuis 150 ans, ils résistent et témoignent de la vie des ancêtres. Lieu de mémoire, de souvenirs et de nostalgie du temps où la pêche à la morue était un métier et un gagne-pain à Natashquan.
24, chemin d'en Haut
Natashquan QC G0G 2E0
Closed in low season
Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Deschambault, in the MRC of Portneuf, Domaine Hébert spans 27 hectares, ten of which are in fruit production. Domaine Hébert produces traditional method ciders among the most award-winning in the world.
The park offers several reception facilities such as picnic tables, benches and public toilets. A playground is set up at the entrance of the park for the enjoyment of the youngest. It is the ideal place to enjoy the great outdoors in a superb landscape
Situé sur les berges de la rivière Escoumins
Les Escoumins-Essipit QC G0T 1K0 administration.muni@escoumins.ca
Closed in low season
An interesting mural depicting the passage of fresh water to salt water in the St. Lawrence Estuary, by the artist Claudet J. Savard. It can be admired on Route 138, in a tunnel sheltered from bad weather.
Sous la route 138, dans un tunnel qui servait autrefois au passage d’un arboridu
Les Escoumins-Essipit QC G0T 1K0 administration.muni@escoumins.ca
Jardins de Saint-Georges
Pourquoi ASC ?
ASC, ou l'agriculture soutenue par la communauté se base sur un engagement entre le producteur et le consommateur, où ce dernier réserve une partie de la récolte au producteur, qu'il se fait ensuite distribuer régulièrement tout au long de la saison sous forme d'une grande diversité de légumes frais, et biologiques.
2880, chemin du petit Saint-Georges
Sainte-Thècle QC G0X 3G0 info@festinsbio.com
We've been producing maple syrup for over 50 years, crafting delicious, 100% natural artisanal products. We've built our reputation on our many quality products, as well as our delicious sugar shack meals served in the spring.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The forest also offers snowmobile enthusiasts a vast territory to explore.
999, route Forestière
Les Escoumins-Essipit QC G0T 1K0 jim16@bell.net
For more than 75 years, the estate has been recognized as one of the most prestigious outfitters in Quebec. Located 20 km north of the village, it is composed of more than 40 wild brook trout lakes. This territory is also exceptional for bear and moose hunting.
The Essipit innus comunity offers tourists multiple services and outdoor activities through its four outfitters north of Escoumins. Whale cruises, cabins and condos overlooking the river are among the vast possibilities offered by the Essipit community.
46, rue de la Réserve
Les Escoumins-Essipit QC G0T 1K0 info@essipit.com
On a large and wild territory, the Nordic zec offers to outdoor enthusiasts the ideal site to practice their favorite sport, such as fishing, hunting small and big game and wild camping.
The zec of the Escoumins River offers an enchanting site where you can go fish for salmon in 66 pits spread over 35 kilometers of river. The fishing period runs from June 1st to September 15th.
24, rue de la Rivière
Les Escoumins-Essipit QC G0T 1K0 cgrse@videotron.ca
The Pythonga, a boat that was in operation during the years where timber was transported by water, floating it along lakes and rivers, lies awaiting its visitors along the Désert River path.
177, rue des Oblats
Maniwaki QC J9E 1G5
Closed in low season
This place is a true source of information for all those interested in genealogy and history. The Portneuf Regional Archives Centre (CARP) is a private archival service located in the municipality of Deschambault-Grondines, in the Portneuf region, Quebec. Accredited by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ).
This park is dedicated to last century’s loggers. There is a gigantic sculpture, by Donald Doiron of a logger in action, which pays tribute to the rich forestry heritage of the region.
Jardins Nature Mauricie was founded by cultivating, preserving, and processing produce from its market gardens and forests. Garlic crops have expanded to include hops, ground cherries, and squash, as well as the preservation and processing of various products, in order to produce high-quality organic products.
The Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Park was strategically set up on Laurier Street in Maniwaki and offers you information station on the differents cities and villages of the region.
204, rue Laurier
Maniwaki QC J9E 2K9
Closed in low season
La Maison Saint-Dilon, citée patrimoniale, ayant autrefois appartenu à Odilon Carbonneau. Elle a été transformée depuis en centre culturel et communautaire.