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DESTINATIONS
BAS-ST-LAURENT
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The lovely Bas-St-Laurent region boasts a rich architectural and historical he-
ritage and is home to some of the most beautiful villages in Quebec, including
Cacouna, Kamouraska, Notre-Dame-du-Portage and Saint-Pacôme, all of which
are recognized by the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec Association. According
to National Geographic, Kamouraska also has the second most beautiful sunsets
in the world after Hawaii. A perfect destination for a family trip.
SU N S E T O N K A M O U R A S K A
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WHAT TO DO
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WATCH THE KAMOURASKA ★ sample some smoked eel! Les Écoliers is the longest trail
SUNSET ★★★ Kamouraska is one of the Open from early June to on Amphithéâtre Mountain.
Taking in a sunset on the most typical villages in Bas mid-October, Monday-Sunday The trail climbs quite steeply
banks of the St. Lawrence St-Laurent and a member of from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through a mixed forest to a
River should be at the top of the Most Beautiful Villages SITE D’INTERPRÉTATION DE lookout offering a first view of
your list of things to do in the of Québec network. In days L’ANGUILLE : the river, farmland and tidal
Bas-Saint-Laurent region. It is gone by, Kamouraska was one 205, AVENUE MOREL, KAMOURASKA flats. There is a second lookout
said that the best sunsets can of Quebec’s most popular 418-492-3935 at the top. The sweeping views
be seen between Cacouna and holiday destinations because of the mountains and the river
Kamouraska. If you are staying of its superb scenery, its rich SENTIER are well worth the effort! There
in the area, just kick off your architectural heritage and its LES ÉCOLIERS is a small entry fee to the site.
shoes, sink your feet in the proximity to the river. Visit Open from mid-May to mid-
sand and savour this magical the eel interpretation centre, Distance (round-trip): 3-km loop October.
moment, brought to you by the Site d’Interprétation de Time (round-trip): 1.5 to 2 hrs. 273, ROUTE 132 OUEST,
Mother Nature herself. l’Anguille, to learn all about Level: Difficult SAINT-ANDRÉ-DE-KAMOURASKA
Kamouraska’s traditional eel Elevation gain: 180 m WWW.SEBKA.CA
ROUTE DES fishing trade. You can even
NAVIGATEURS ★★
Since the days of Jacques Cartier,
sailors from the world over have
travelled the St. Lawrence River
and its estuary. The Route des
Navigateurs bears witness to the
history of this great waterway
and the settlement of its shores.
© Québec maritime, Maurice Pitre - Enviro Foto
You will go through a string of
quiet villages whose Victorian
riverfront homes recall the turn-
of the-century resort era. The
section of Route 132 between
La Pocatière and Kamouraska is
especially scenic and showcases
the beauty of the St. Lawrence
K A M O U R A S K A V IL L AG E
River.
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A WA L K AT SU N S E T
Hiking ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
FESTIVALS
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Carrefour mondial de place in our collective musical www.accordeonmontmagny.com region. Bird watching, sampling
l’accordéon heritage. Each edition and interpretation, theme-based
Dates : early September 2022 celebrates a diversity of musical Festival de l’Oie Blanche days (folklore, family), meals
The Carrefour is a charming styles, with activities for Dates : early October 2022 with goose recipes and various
musical rendez-vous in everyone: outdoor concerts, Montmagny, the snow goose competitions make this a fun
Montmagny that explores the conferences, exhibits, children’s capital, invites visitors to festival for the whole family.
versatility of the accordion activities, a museum and celebrate the arrival of www.festivaldeloie.qc.ca
while highlighting its important evening dances. 600,000 snow geese in the
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RO U T E D E S N AV IG AT E U R S
WHERE TO EAT
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1 TÊTE 265, ROUTE 132 OUEST, from Thursday to Saturday. 3 AUBERGE SUR MER ($$$)
D’ALLUMETTE ($) ST-ANDRÉ-DE-KAMOURASKA Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Hours The restaurant at Auberge sur
Ideally located in a magnificent 418-493-2222 may vary in low season. Mer, on the shores of the majestic
period house overlooking the WWW.TETEDALLUMETTE.COM Cantina, with its magnificent St. Lawrence River, offers fine
river, this microbrewery is patio overlooking the regional cuisine created using
worth a detour for its artisanal 2 BISTRO CÔTÉ EST ($$) river and the Kamouraska the best regional ingredients and
beer, brewed over a wood fire. Buvette is a warm place, islands, is a perfect place specialties. It will be a meal you
The menu features snacks such indoor, where you can have to eat outside. Open during won’t forget! Reservations are
as pepper-smoked mackerel, comfort food prepared with summer, Thursday - Sunday, highly recommended.
homemade pogos, sausages, fresh quality ingredients. The from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 363, ROUTE DU FLEUVE,
cheese curds, accompanied by menu includes lamb, guinea 76, AVENUE MOREL, NOTRE-DAME-DU-PORTAGE
plenty of nuts and olives. Open fowl, eel, charcuteries, KAMOURASKA / 418-308-0739 418-862-0642
Thursday -Monday from 12 sturgeon, local artisanal WWW.COTE-EST.CA WWW.AUBERGESURMER.CA
p.m. to 11 p.m. The shop is open cheeses and other Québec
daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. specialties. Open year round, *** Hours may vary***
Microbrewery $ Inexppensive $$ Moderate $$$ Upscale $$$$ Fine dining
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KAMOURASKA ★
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Les Éboulements
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