Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities FISHING, PUBLIC BEACHES
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Parc national des Monts-Valin
Saint-Fulgence, 360, rang Saint-Louis 418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com/montsvalin
Chambord, 121, route 169 418-346-5436 • campingblanchet.ca
Speckled trout fishing is authorized in many lakes and rivers in the park, whether in a rented or personal boat. Anglers have two options: one-day fishing or a fishing package with accommodations. Open: June to September. [ad. p. 36]
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Zec Martin-Valin
Saint-Fulgence, Chemin L-200 Summer : 418 674-9170 • zecmartinvalin.com Boat rentals available on many waterways. Over 450 lakes within the ZEC for native brook trout fishing. Open: May to October.
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Pourvoirie Homamo
Saint-Fulgence, (TNO, Monts-Valin sector) 418 831-5674 • homamo.ca Exclusive territory of 129 km2, with comfortable rustic cabins, quality equipment, 65 lakes, including 42 of them still prestine, 3 magnificent rivers for light tackle and fly fishing, accessible by cars since only 2007. Quality fishing, services and good times! Cabin rental in July and August, with or without fishing. Various nature packages and “à la carte” adventures, with or without guide (white waters, canoeing, camping, hiking trails, etc.). ATV rental, etc. Open: May to October and February.
Public beaches Lac-Saint-Jean Centre récréotouristique Le Rigolet
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Métabetchouan–Lac-à-La-Croix, 18, Saint-André 418 349-3696 • ville.metabetchouan.qc.ca Recreational centre with a beach on lac Saint-Jean, hiking trail, parking area, RV campers authorized, places to eat, bathrooms and a public park. Swimming under supervision between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Open: June to August.
Photo credit : Charles-David Robitaille
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Camping Plage Blanchet
It Feels like the south in the Southern part of lac SaintJean. With 2,000 feet of fine sand and its palapas on the beach, Camping Blanchet offers an exceptional view of Lac Saint-Jean, a real inland sea. Sunsets that will remain forever etched in your memory. Nearby large urban centres sush as Alma and Roberval. In the heart of the regional tourist route. Direct access to regional route 169 and to the Véloroute des Bleuets. Beach lifeguards from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open: June to August.
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Camping Plage Robertson
Mashteuiatsh, 2202, Ouiatchouan 418 275-1375 campingQuébec.com/plagerobertson Enchanting woodland site along a gentle beach of fine sand on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean where the sun dives in every evening. Swimming and games area. Go where the sun is all summer long! Open: May to September. Plage municipale de la Pointe Scott
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Roberval, 850, boulevard de la Traversée 418 275-0202, ext. 2303 • ville.roberval.qc.ca The Pointe-Scott beach offers swimming under supervision from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A service pavilion is also available including 2 showers, 2 bathrooms and dressing rooms. Access to the site is free. In addition to the beach, nearby are 2 lit-up beach volleyball courts and a picnic area with swings. The Véloroute des Bleuets at less than 200 m from the site. Open: mid-June to mid-August. Vauvert-sur-le-lac-Saint-Jean
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Dolbeau-Mistassini, 472, route de Vauvert 418 374-2746 vauvertsurlelacsaintjean.com This beautiful sandy beach provides access to the majestic and colossal Lac Saint-Jean. It's one of the main attractions available at the Centre de villégiature Vauvert-sur-le-Lac-Saint-Jean. No charge for entry. Lifeguard on-site during favorable weather conditions. Open : June to August.
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