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Tourist guide 2018

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Top 12 tourist attractionsin Témiscouata 1Map of Témiscouata 4Cycling 6Hiking 6Water activities 6Attractions 7Accommodations 9Restaurants 12Food to Go 13Local produce 13

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You will fall in love with Témiscouata - with its views - breathtaking in all four seasons, with its abundant nature and with its numerous lakes. Lake Témiscouata is the 2nd largest lake south of the Saint Lawrence River, and the famous Lake Pohénégamook has its own legendary monster, Ponik!

Here, time stands still... time to breath deeply the fresh air, to move through the big outdoors, to relax and to enjoy yourself as well as making exciting discoveries and new friends.

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Témiscouata

CHAMBRE DE COMMERCEDU TÉMISCOUATA

Association de la Vallée des Lacs

CHAMBRE DE COMMERCEDU TÉMISCOUATA

Association de la Vallée des Lacs

tourist attractionsin Témiscouata

Built on the track of the old Témiscouata railway that joined Rivière-du-Loup and Edmundston in New Brunswick, this 134 km of fine gravel path passes through Témiscouata and follows the shoreline of its largest lake. Part urban, part rural, the cycle path is dotted with inns, camping sites and tourist attractions.

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Interprovincial Cycle Path Le Petit Témis1

Located in the natural region of the Notre-Dame Mountains, the park covers 175 km2 and embraces the largest and most majestic lake of the region, Lake Témiscouata. This territory has remarkable natural assets and a wealth of archaeological remains. There are hiking trails, a cycle path, nautical equipment for rent, discovery activities, archaeological activities, camping and ready-to-camp Huttopia tents.

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A four season holiday resort located on the shores of Lake Pohénégamook and right in the middle of a deer yard. Many water activi-ties (rabaska, sailing boats, catamaran, etc.) and land activities (climbing, archery, hiking, geocaching, etc.) are available. There is a wide variety of accommodations, a health spa and a Nordic spa on the lake shore.

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With nearly one kilometer of fine sand, Pohénégamook Beach is not only the most beautiful freshwater beach in the Lower Saint Lawrence, but is also listed in the Top 10 best beaches of Québec. Many water activities (Zone Wipe Challenge, etc.). Various activities take place during summer, including the famous Beach Party. There is a modern reception pavilion with food services and a great terrace.

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Piste cyclable interprovinciale Le Petit Témis

Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata

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The “Jardin de la Petite École” is considered to be one of the most beautiful private gardens in Québec. Its owner, Jacques Cyr, is a horticul-tural enthusiast who has spent the last 35 years transforming his garden into a true work of art. With an area of 3,000 square meters, there are water gardens, an impressive collection of plants, slate paths, rest areas and a breathtaking view of Lake Témiscouata.

Garden of La Petite École7

The observatory is equipped with a 410 mm (16 inch) telescope and a solar telescope. Enthusiastic guides and interactive audioguides are available to show you round the exhibition “Stars – Here We Come!” where you learn about the history of astronomy, the solar system, the vastness of the universe, the exploration of space and the evolution of life on earth.

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This is the only remaining station on the ‘‘Route des Frontières’’ (route 289) that has been completely restored. It includes a railway museum and an exhibition about the history of Rivière-Bleue, which tells, among other things, the story of the Bootlegging times. There is also an Internet cafe and Le Riverain craft shop. Next to the Old Railway Station is the Petite Gare Aubut which tells the story of the Témiscouata railways.

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The 18 hole golf course “Vallée du Témiscouata” in Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! is one of the most beautiful in the Lower Saint Lawrence. It poses a unique challenge due to its narrow fairways, small valleys and numerous water hazards. The Transcontinental Golf Club in Pohénégamook has a 9 hole golf course with splendid views of Lake Pohénégamook.

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All season family resort with a restaurant, a bar and a variety of accommodations - camping, yurts and cottages. Activities, which vary according to the season, include a giant zipline, electric go-karts, miniature boats, swimming pool, fishing in a stocked lake, snowshoeing, inner tube sliding, outdoor skating and ice fishing.

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Terrains de golf

Parc du Mont-Citadelle

Jardin de la Petite École

Aster, organisme d’interprétation scientifique (observatoire)

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As well as showing the history of maple production in Quebec in their economuseum, this family business has created four alcoholic beverages, two of which have won national awards. Gourmet and traditional maple products are available (maple jelly and butter, chocolates, etc.). Guided visits to the maple installation and wine cellars include a tasting of the various produce, which you can buy in their boutique.

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Artisan cheese producer with over thirty types of cheese (hard, semi-soft, soft and fresh) made from cow, goat and /or sheep’s milk. Some of the cheeses have won several international awards. Local produce for sale in their boutique.

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Domaine Acer, économusée de l’érable spécialité boissons alcoolisées

The Route des Monts Notre-Dame (Route 232 and 295), inaugurated in 2016, is also an official Québec tourist route marked with blue road signs. This 163 km route starts from Sainte-Luce on the Saint Lawrence River, crosses the highlands of Neigette and all the eastern sector of Témiscouata, and finishes in Dégelis. It takes you through the picturesque villages of Lac-des-Aigles, Biencourt, Saint-Michel-du-Squatec, Lejeune, Auclair and Saint-Juste-du-Lac and has many beautiful views. Water sports and outdoor activity enthusiasts can enjoy Lake Témiscouata National Park which is located in this area.

The Route des Frontières (Route 289) is one of Quebec’s official tourist routes marked with blue road signs. You can join it near the Saint Lawrence River at Saint-André and Saint-Alexandre in the county of Kamouraska. It then follows the border with Maine and New Brunswick, through the villages of Pohénégamook, Rivière-Bleue, Saint-Marc-du-Lac-Long and Saint-Jean-de-

la-Lande. 95 km of pleasure and a complete change of scenery. You can take advantage of being in the area and visit Saint-Athanase, Saint-Elzéar-de-Témiscouata and Packington at the same time.

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The Fort is a reconstruction of a British forti-fication that was built in 1839 during a border dispute between the United States and Canada. Discover its history and see the numerous artifacts that have been found here in archaeological digs. Dressed in the military uniforms and civilian dress of that time, the guides recreate life as it was in this fort.

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Map of Témiscouata

RM of Rimouski-Neigette

RM of Kamouraska

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Parc nationaldu Lac-Témiscouata

Réservede Parke

Parc nationaldu Lac-Témiscouata

ZecOwen

Towardroute 132

Toward highway 20and route 132

(Rimouskiexit 610)

Towardhighway 2

(Edmundston N-B)

Toward Route 120

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Towardroute 132

New Brunswick(Canada)

Saint-Elzéar-de-Témiscouata

Lac-des-Aigles

Biencourt

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Auclair

Saint-Michel-du-Squatec

Saint-Juste-du-Lac Lots-Renversés

Dégelis

District ofCabano

Saint-Eusèbe

Packington

Saint-Jean-de-la-LandeRivière-Bleue

Saint-Marc-du-Lac-Long

Pohénégamook

District ofSullyDistrict of

Estcourt

District ofSaint-Éleuthère

Saint-Athanase

Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata

Saint-Pierre-de-Lamy

Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac

District ofNotre-Dame-du-Lac

Towardhighway 20

(St-Alexandre,exit 488)

Towardhighway 20

(Rivière-du-Loupexit 499)

LacPohénégamook

Grand lacSquatec

LacBiencourt

LacAngo

LacMéruimticook

(Lac Gerry)

Lacdes Aigles

LacLong

LacTouladi

Lac duPain desucre

Petit lacSquatec

LacTémiscouata

LacSload

LacBeazley

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RM of Rimouski-Neigette

RM of Kamouraska

Maine(United States)

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Parc nationaldu Lac-Témiscouata

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Parc nationaldu Lac-Témiscouata

ZecOwen

Towardroute 132

Toward highway 20and route 132

(Rimouskiexit 610)

Towardhighway 2

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Toward Route 120

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Towardroute 132

New Brunswick(Canada)

Saint-Elzéar-de-Témiscouata

Lac-des-Aigles

Biencourt

Lejeune

Auclair

Saint-Michel-du-Squatec

Saint-Juste-du-Lac Lots-Renversés

Dégelis

District ofCabano

Saint-Eusèbe

Packington

Saint-Jean-de-la-LandeRivière-Bleue

Saint-Marc-du-Lac-Long

Pohénégamook

District ofSullyDistrict of

Estcourt

District ofSaint-Éleuthère

Saint-Athanase

Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata

Saint-Pierre-de-Lamy

Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac

District ofNotre-Dame-du-Lac

Towardhighway 20

(St-Alexandre,exit 488)

Towardhighway 20

(Rivière-du-Loupexit 499)

LacPohénégamook

Grand lacSquatec

LacBiencourt

LacAngo

LacMéruimticook

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Lacdes Aigles

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LacTouladi

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Route des Monts Notre-Dame

National Hiking Trail in Lower Saint Lawrence

Route 185 and Highway Claude-Béchard (85)

Route des Frontières

Cycle Path Le Petit Témis

Cycle Path Méruimticook round lake

Cycle Path Pohénégamook round lake

Ferry between

Ferry (between Cabano andparc national du Lac-Témiscouata)pedestrians and cycles

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Public boat ramp

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Health Center

Reception (ZEC Owen)

Information markers of Route des Frontières

Tourist Information O�ce

Tourist Information Center

Reception(Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata)

Foot BridgeNational Hiking Trail in Lower Saint Lawrence

Tri-border Marker(Québec, New Brunswick and Maine)

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Price scale (guidance only) $ : less than $15 $$ : $15 to $30 $$$ : $31 to $50 $$$$ : more than $50

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Tourisme Témiscouata5, rue de l’Hôtel-de-VilleTémiscouata-sur-le-LacQuébec, G0L 1X0

418 899-67251 877 303-6725, ext. 4412

tourismetemiscouata.qc.cainfo@tourismetemiscouata.qc.ca

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Tourist information network

Centre Infotouriste Dégelis(open all year round)1171, avenue de l’Accueil1 877 266-5687

Bureau d’information touristique de Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (District of Cabano)7-B, boulevard Industriel 418 854-9406

Bureau d’accueil touristique de Pohénégamook1309, rue Principale418 863-7722, ext. 4127

Relais d’information touristiquede Saint-Michel-du-Squatec1, rue Richard-Pelletier (route 295) 418 855-2340

Bornes d’information dela Route des Frontières (Information markers)Saint-Athanase, Pohénégamook, Saint-Elzéar-de-Témiscouata,Rivière-Bleue, Saint-Marc-du-Lac-Long, Packington and Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande. 418 863-7722, ext. 4107

GRAFIKCRÉATION CYNTHIA418 894-7232

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camping : Mathieu Dupuis, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata, Sépaqrabaska : Marie-Josée Dubé, oxygène DesignMaple products : Axelle Dandelotcycles : Marie-Josée Dubé, oxygène Design

1- Marie-Josée Dubé2- Mathieu Dupuis, parc national du Lac-Témiscouata, Sépaq3- Adrienne Harron4- Ghislain Mailloux5- Gare de rivière-Bleue6- Le Secret des Dieux-microbrasserie

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7- Marie-Pierre Savard 8- Marc Loiselle, parc national du Lac-Témiscouata, Sépaq9- Michel Auclair 10- Alain Tardif 11- roger Grandmaison12- Axelle Dandelot13- Fromagerie Le Détour

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