Fall under the spell of the Témiscouata area, which is home to immense forests and about 900 lakes and rivers. Lake Témiscouata, the largest lake in the area and the second largest south of the St. Lawrence, is a great place to enjoy a multitude of watersports. Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata stretches along this lake. Cycling enthusiasts can explore 134 km (83 mi.) of cycling trails, while hikers can discover beautiful scenery along the park’s many hiking trails. Want to spend several days here? The area also offers a watersports centre on Lake Pohénégamook, several charming inns, excellent restaurants, local food artisans and more!
The Petit Témis links Rivière-du-Loup to Edmunston, New Brunswick, over a distance of 134 km (83 mi.), much of which runs alongside the banks of Lake Témiscouata. Half-urban and half-rural, this trail is dotted with inns, campgrounds, tourist attractions and breathtaking views. Access Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata via two water shuttles!
Camping, hiking, cycling, boating and discovery activities give visitors the opportunity to fully appreciate the unspoiled beauty of this area, which also offers a window on 10,000 years of human history. The park is nestled along Lake Témiscouata, the largest lake in the region.
Stretching for nearly one kilometre, the fine-sand beach in Pohénégamook is the most beautiful freshwater beach in Bas-Saint-Laurent. Rent watercraft equipment on site and enjoy playing in Québec’s largest inflatable water park!
Discover this maple economuseum, which makes four popular alcoholic beverages (a sparkling wine, a mild aperitif, an after-dinner drink and a dry white) as well as many irresistible fine maple products, not to mention delicious maple syrup. Take a guided tour of the sugar bush and wine cellars, sample our products, and browse the boutique.
Visit Fort Ingall, a reconstructed British fort originally built in 1839 during a border dispute between the United States and Canada; La Vieille Gare de Rivière-Bleue, an old train station that recounts the area’s railway history; and Aster, a science museum that offers an interactive astronomy exhibition as well as stargazing activities.
Come and meet local food producers and artisans in their boutiques, workshops and restaurants. This is your opportunity to try locally made breads, alcoholic beverages made with fermented maple sap, cheeses, microbrews, natural products from a herbal shop and more!
