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territory's richness by visiting the Nutshimatsh external garden. The craft shop also offers unique items inspired by Aboriginal culture. Open: Year-round. October to April : Tuesday to Friday. [ad. p. 190] Site Uashassihtsh – Site de transmission culturelle ilnu
Lac-Saint-Jean Corporation Hébert Village Historique
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Hébertville, 251, rue Turgeon 418 344-1803 • hebertville.qc.ca Discover Hébertville with audio guides from the famous priest Hébert that will heighten your visit through the village and rural circuits Visit the priest's apartments and admire the objects of worship in our two treasure rooms. Bathe in the serenity of the first church in Lac-Saint-Jean which has been recently restored. Enjoy one moment of relaxation in the Parc Historique Curé-Hébert, an ideal place for the perfect picnic. Open: Mid-June to the end of August. Notre-Dame Kapatakan trail
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Lac-Bouchette, 250, route de l’Ermitage 418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565 (Promotion Saguenay) 418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 (Ermitage) sentiernotredamekapatakan.org The Sentier Notre-Dame Kapatakan, called the “little compostela” of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, is a 215 km long walking trail that joins Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay in Rivière-Éternité to Lac-Bouchette’s national Sanctuary, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de l’Ermitage Saint-Antoine. For the entire length of the Kapatakan, an Aboriginal word meaning “trail”, 14 thematic sectors are offered through towns and villages in the discovery of the region's spiritual, natural and cultural sites. Open: End of May to early October. Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh
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Mashteuiatsh, 1514, rue Ouiatchouan 1 888 875-4842 • cultureilnu.ca The museum's permanent exhibition takes visitors on a voyage across the Pekuakamiulnuatsh's 6000 years of history. Stroll through the vibrant and dynamic surroundings of this age-old culture and listen to the wisdom-filled voices from yesteryear. Discover the
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Mashteuiatsh, 1514, rue Ouiatchouan 1 888 875-4842 • cultureilnu.ca Uashassihtsh, which means ”small bay”, is located on an exceptional site that borders the Pekuakami (Lac Saint-Jean). This unique site opens a window on the Pekuakamiulnuatsh traditional lifestyle. Enjoy their culture as you travel through the different sites animated by local guides and artisans. Open: June 12 to September 1. [ad. p. 203]
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Circuit patrimonial d’Alma
Alma, 1671, avenue du Pont Nord 418 668-2606 • odysseedesbatisseurs.com The historic route in Alma offers four courses to be discovered. Meander along on foot or bicycle though the Riverbend Borough, downtown Alma, the Isle-Maligne Borough and the Petite Décharge/ Pointe des Américains. Thanks to the La Gazette des Bâtisseurs interpretation signs, these sectors in Alma share their memories. Get a free copy of the Odyssée des Bâtisseurs historic route or visit our website. Open: Year-round. [ad. p. 33, 200] Saguenay Le Croissant culturel
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Chicoutimi Borough, 152, rue Racine Est 418 698-3200, ext. 4095 • 1 800 463-6565 croissantculturel.ca Museums, heritage sites, galleries, current art centres, artisan workshops and boutiques, live shows, libraries, archaeological and cultural events. New: the Site patrimonial du Poste-de-Traite-de-Chicoutimi (trading post) now accessible in the summer. Open: Year-round.
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