02 – Bas-Saint-Laurent
General Information:
Located on southern shore of the Saint-Lawrence River, the Lower Saint-Lawrence region is essentially a portion of the Appalachian ridge. Exceptional vistas are to be discovered in the backcountry along trails carved through mixed forest.
Practical Information:
- Regional network:
14 clubs (1 777 Km of trails) - Main trails:
5 at Saint-Onésime (West) and at Saint-Gabriel (East)
85 at Rivière-du-Loup (North) and at the New Brunswick border (South)
35 from Tourville (West) to Rimouski (East) - Lodging accessible from trails:
Approximately 1,650 rooms - Snowfall (estimated):
From mid-December to early April
Location:
Attractions:
- The Parc de la Croix in Rivière-du-Loup (via trail 85)
- Mountain snowmobile acceleration at Mont Biencourt (via trail 35)
- the Saint-Fabien lookout (via trail 518)
- Témiscouata lake (trail 85)
- Observation of deer at Pohénégamook (via trail 35) and at Trinité-des-Monts (trail 548)
From the region:
- Chaudière-Appalaches to the west (trails 5 and 35)
- Gaspésie to the east (trails 5 and 578)
- New Brunswick (trail 85)
- State of Maine to the south (trail 561)
Links:
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480, rue Lafontaine, Phone : 418 867-3015 |
Secure Hotels
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MOTEL LE POCATOIS, La Pocatière
1 877 856-1688 - 418 856-1688 Ideal place for snowmobilers to rest, annexed with the Mike's Restaurant near trail 553 run by the Hiboux Snowmobile Club. Rates from : Single Occ. 139,95 $/pers. Package includes: 1 night stay, supper and breakfast. |
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MOTEL ROYAL (2016) INC., Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
1 888 854-2307 - 418 854-2307 Welcome to the Motel Royal! Direct access from trail 85. 28 rooms with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Rates from : Single Occ. 69,00 $/pers. |
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PARC DU MONT-CITADELLE, Saint-Honoré de Témiscouata
1 855 597-2011 - 418 497-2011 The Parc du Mont-Citadelle offers 8 luxury chalets and 4 yurts in the heart of nature. You dream of a carefree stay, come and take advantage of our packages in a peaceful environment conducive to winter activities. Several services are available to you directly on site (restaurant, bar, entertainment). Access to federated quad and snowmobile trails nearby. Rates from : Double Occ. 85,00 $/pers. Package includes: 1 night in chalet or yurt, table d’hôte supper, breakfast, free parking, winter activities and direct access to the provincial trail. |
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DOMAINE LAC ST-MATHIEU, St-Mathieu-de-Rioux
1 800 562-2482 - 418 738-2034 Domaine Lac St-Mathieu is a unique tourist establishment, thanks to its living room with fireplace, its rustic dining room, its relaxed resto-bar, its offer of lodging in luxury cabins as well as in prestige cottages. Its sale of regular and premium gasoline and especially, the access by the TQ 5. Rates from : Single Occ. 150,00 $/pers. Package includes: Overnight stay in a Deluxe cabin, dinner and breakfast basket from 100$/ pers., double occupancy. |