Regional Flavours

Beach and marina.

Body of water: Dam-en-Terre Bay.

NEW for summer 2011 - a new 360-degree multimedia show is slated for presentation in the water tower – A totally unique concept in Québec! This multi-sensory experience with various special effects illustrates the power and vastness of our territorial waters. Along with our activities, discover the omnipresence of water in the development of Lac-Saint-Jean. Outside: Along the trails, embellished with artefacts, children can play in the modules equipped with rope courses and suspension bridges. From atop the water tower, the view of the dam, the town of Alma and its rivers is spectacular. Inside: At Le Pouvoir exhibition, let our guides and historical figures explain, in their colourful language, how the arrival of the Isle-Maligne hydroelectric power plant changed our region and people's lives. Temporary exhibitions and family workshops available. Guided tours according to availability and interpretative signs (bilingual).

Schedule: June 18 to August 21: daily, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. August 22 to September 25: daily, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. September 26 to June 15: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Last admission: 4:00 pm. Group reservations.

Admission: Adults: $13, seniors $12, students $11, children (6-17): $6.50, children (5 -): Free, families (2 adults + 2 children): $32.50, extra child $3.25. September 6 to June 15: Adults: $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (6-17): $3.50, children (5 -): Free. Group rates (15 +).

Average visit length: 2 ½ hours.

MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION DES JARDINS DU QUÉBEC

Renowned artist and landscape designer, Brian Scullion realized a childhood dream by creating a genuine Earthly Paradise on a 40-hectare farm. You can feel his passion as soon as you enter Jardin Scullion, where outstanding landscapes, comprising 2,000 plant species from around the world that have adapted well to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean weather. This family site, which boasts a mini farm, games for children and picnic areas, is described by professional gardeners as one of the most beautiful gardens in Québec. Three-time recipient of Tourisme Québec’s Grand Prix, Jardin Scullion also offers guided tours of a peat bog and different forest plots. On the ground floor of the reception lodge, a giant mural depicts regional biodiversity. Jardin Scullion is also open in the evenings and serves table d'hôte dinners upon reservation. With more than 650 lights, the experience is simply unique and exciting! Free strolls or guided tours – on-site restaurant service available.

Schedule: June 15 to September 15, every day, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; September 16 to October 15, upon reservation.

Admission (taxes included) : Adults: $20, children (5-16): $10, children under 5: Free. Group rates (20 +).

Average visit length: 3 hours.

Last guided tour: 4:00 pm.

Guided tour of a milk and cereal farm, mini-farm. English pamphlet available. Certified discovery farm. One-day camps for children 6-13. Group rates.

Schedule: Guided tours, June 1 to September 30, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. (Milking at 4:30 pm). Other possibilities year-round upon reservation.

Admission: Adults: $10. Children : $5.

Visit length : 1 ½ hours. Reservations preferred.

Eight shows: Aventure de nuit (Pointe des Pères); l’Île Fantastique (camping des Chutes), À la rencontre des Fantômes de Péribonka (musée); La Caravane en panne (St-Eugène, St-Stanislas, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette); Contes et Légendes du Québec (auditorium), Vieux Moulin (Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc).

Schedule: July to August.

Admission: Between $10 and $15.

Departure point: 101, chemin Louis-Ovide Bouchard.
Trails: Loop, with interpretation.
Length: 8 km.
Level: Intermediate (8 km).
Services: Picnic area, washrooms.
Admission: Fee charged.
Map available at site reception area and from trail attendants.

Features: Along the river. Tower. Gravel, trail, wood promenade. Pets on leash allowed.

Soft cheeses: “Maria-Chapdelaine”, “François-Paradis”, “Péribonka”. Fresh, aged and flavoured cheddars. Ashy: “Le chant du Coq”. Farm-cheese maker.

Free sampling, observation window.

Schedule: Year-round, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday, 9 am to to 5 pm. June 24 to September 4 : also, Sunday, noon to 4 pm.

Preserves, cakes, tourtière, blueberry pie, jams, broad-bean soup. Regional products cooked on location.

Picnic area.

Schedule: Year-round, every day, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Off-season, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Ripened cheese, day-fresh cheddar curds, pasteurized whole milk. Pork, and beef. Berries. Certified “Relais du terroir” and “Discovery farm”.

Free samplings, picnic-area, observation window.
Guided visit on Thursday (reservation preferred, paying) : June 30 to Labour day, departure at 9:30 am and 1:15 pm.

Schedule: Year-round, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6 pm, Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. June 24 to September 1, Sunday also, noon to 4:00 pm.

Relive the birth of a tradition of excellence. Built in 1895, the old cheese factory is the only one of its kind to survive in Québec and represents a significant part of our national industrial heritage. The restored building has maintained its ancestral charm and conveys traditional cheese-maker values. Within these walls, three generations of cheese-makers have created high quality cheddar, renowed on the national and international scenes. Using ancestral cheese-making tools, our interpreter-guides take you through a typical day in the life of a cheese-maker, just as it was then, with entertaining activities throughout. Your visit will be crowned with a tasting of five different Perron cheese flavours. Hourly guided tours and interpretative signs (bilingual).

Schedule: June 20 to September 5, every day, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Off-season: June 4-19, September 6 to October 2, every day, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Groups (20 +) all year round upon reservation. Thursday, September 22 last admission at 4:00 pm.
Last guided tour/admission: 5:00 pm (Off-season: 4:00).

Admission: Adults: $9.95, seniors or students: $8.95, children (6-12): $6.50, children (5 -): Free. Families (2 adults + 2 children): $28.95. Group rates (20 +).

Average visit length: 1 hour.

Departure point: Chemin du Trou de la Fée, 7ième Avenue.
Trails: Loop, linear, with interpretation, marked.
Length: 7 km.
Levels: Easy, intermediate.
Services: Picnic area, washrooms.
Admission: Fee charged.
Map available at site reception area.

Features: Along the Métabetchouan River, panoramic view, flora.

Bird-of-prey rehabilitation and conferences. Length: 1 ½ hours.

Service in English depending on availability.

Operating period: Year-round. Reservation preferred.

Located along the Fjord at Saint-Fulgence, Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux offers a wide range of activities (areal rope courses over the Fjord, via ferrata, kayaking, sailing, hiking trails…). This site is well known for its original alternative accommodations, with treehouses, huts and a campground. Service in English depending on availability.

Schedule: June 30 to August 26: every day, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Off-season (May 19 to June 29 and August 27 to October 8): Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Groups during the week upon reservation.
Last admission: 5:30 pm (Off-season: 3:30 pm).

Admission: See Website. Group rates (8 +).

Family farm (“Mô” the moose, wolves, bisons, horses...). Care for the animals and collect eggs.
Service in English depending on availability.

Schedule: Guided tours from July 5 to September at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm or upon request; self-guided or guided tours, year-round. Reservations preferred.

Admission: Adults: $6. Special rates for groups. and children.

Visit length: 1 hour.