Guidebook for Chalet du Mont-Comi
Parks & Nature
It is one of the best place to do outdoor activities as sea kayaking, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, trekking and many more. This national park offers an amazing view of the St-Lawrence River and the Bic’s islands.
About 30-40 minutes drive from the house.
https://www.sepaq.com/pq/bic/index.dot?language_id=1
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Nationalpark Bic
3382 QC-132It is one of the best place to do outdoor activities as sea kayaking, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, trekking and many more. This national park offers an amazing view of the St-Lawrence River and the Bic’s islands.
About 30-40 minutes drive from the house.
https://www.sepaq.com/pq/bic/index.dot?language_id=1
The canyon is famous because it has the highest suspended walkway of the whole province of Quebec. You can hike there, admire great waterfalls and you might as well enjoy a picnic there.
https://canyonportesenfer.qc.ca/?lang=en
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Corporation Touristique du Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer
1280 Chem. DuchénierThe canyon is famous because it has the highest suspended walkway of the whole province of Quebec. You can hike there, admire great waterfalls and you might as well enjoy a picnic there.
https://canyonportesenfer.qc.ca/?lang=en
This is the ski resort where our house is located. It is one of the highest mountains in eastern Quebec. A popular outdoor destination: skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are among the many activities that can be enjoyed in winter, as well as mountain biking and hiking in summer.
https://www.mont-comi.ca/en/
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Mont-Comi Park
300 Chem. du PlateauThis is the ski resort where our house is located. It is one of the highest mountains in eastern Quebec. A popular outdoor destination: skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are among the many activities that can be enjoyed in winter, as well as mountain biking and hiking in summer.
https://www.mont-comi.ca/en/
If you are not scared of the heights, La Foret de Maître Corbeau at the Domaine Valga offers an aerial tree adventures that you can do with the children and many hiking trails in the forest. It is pretty fun to walk from trees to trees being suspended in the air.
You can also rent, kayak, canoe and paddle board.
It is pretty close from the house, about 10 min drive.
https://www.domainevalga.com/foret-de-maitre-corbeau
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Domaine Valga
300 Chem. des Écorchis If you are not scared of the heights, La Foret de Maître Corbeau at the Domaine Valga offers an aerial tree adventures that you can do with the children and many hiking trails in the forest. It is pretty fun to walk from trees to trees being suspended in the air.
You can also rent, kayak, canoe and paddle board.
It is pretty close from the house, about 10 min drive.
https://www.domainevalga.com/foret-de-maitre-corbeau
Arts & Culture
The Reford Gardens located at Métis-sur-mer are absolutely stunning. The Reford Gardens are recognized as one of Canada's outstanding horticultural attractions. Also a great spot for a picnic or simply visit and walk around the various horticultural masterpieces. Métis-sur-mer is also known as a unique location in the Bas-St-Laurent. The City of Métis-sur-Mer celebrated last year the arrival of the first Scottish settlers in the Mitis 200 years ago. Descendants of Scottish families still live in the small village that has become a popular seaside resort of Quebec's English-speaking community.
http://www.refordgardens.com/
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Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens
200 QC-132The Reford Gardens located at Métis-sur-mer are absolutely stunning. The Reford Gardens are recognized as one of Canada's outstanding horticultural attractions. Also a great spot for a picnic or simply visit and walk around the various horticultural masterpieces. Métis-sur-mer is also known as a unique location in the Bas-St-Laurent. The City of Métis-sur-Mer celebrated last year the arrival of the first Scottish settlers in the Mitis 200 years ago. Descendants of Scottish families still live in the small village that has become a popular seaside resort of Quebec's English-speaking community.
http://www.refordgardens.com/
Facing the St. Lawrence River, the Centre d'art Marcel Gagnon is famous for its 80 sculptures emerging from the water, along the river and exhibits various paintings by artists. It is possible to enjoy a good meal in the restaurant of the Art Centre.
http://www.centredart.net/
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Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon
564 Rte de la MerFacing the St. Lawrence River, the Centre d'art Marcel Gagnon is famous for its 80 sculptures emerging from the water, along the river and exhibits various paintings by artists. It is possible to enjoy a good meal in the restaurant of the Art Centre.
http://www.centredart.net/
Groceries & Drugstores
IGA Marché Desjardins inc.
1330 Boulevard Benoît-GabouryIGA grocery store in Mont-Joli.
Brunet É. St-Laurent, pharm. prop. Affilié
1385 Bd GabouryBrunet drugstore in Mont-Joli.
SAQ
457 Boulevard St GermainTo buy wine and liquor in Mont-Joli.
SAQ Sélection
391 Mnt Industrielle-et-CommercialeTo buy wine and liquor in Rimouski.
IGA extra Alimentation Coop Rimouski
375 Bd JessopIGA grocery store in Rimouski.
PJC Jean Coutu
359 Bd JessopJean Coutu drugstore, located next to the IGA in Rimouski.
Restaurants
Gourmet restaurant offering table d'hôte and seasonal menu composed of regional dishes.
http://bistrolareserve.com/
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La Réserve Bistro
150 Av. de la CathédraleGourmet restaurant offering table d'hôte and seasonal menu composed of regional dishes.
http://bistrolareserve.com/
Best fine cuisine restaurant in the region, located at Le Bic.
The destination for fine cuisine lovers !
http://chezstpierre.ca/en/
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Restaurant Chez Saint-Pierre
129 Rue du Mont St LouisBest fine cuisine restaurant in the region, located at Le Bic.
The destination for fine cuisine lovers !
http://chezstpierre.ca/en/
Crepe Chignon is loved by the locals for its choices of breakfasts and lunches ... but especially for its variety of crepes-meals and desserts!
https://www.crepechignonrimouski.com/
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Le Crêpe Chignon
140 Av. de la CathédraleCrepe Chignon is loved by the locals for its choices of breakfasts and lunches ... but especially for its variety of crepes-meals and desserts!
https://www.crepechignonrimouski.com/
Located in Ste-Flavie, it is the place to taste seafood, especially lobster, hence its name!
https://www.capitainehomard.com/?lang=en
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Restaurant Capitaine Homard
180 Rte de la MerLocated in Ste-Flavie, it is the place to taste seafood, especially lobster, hence its name!
https://www.capitainehomard.com/?lang=en
Located in Ste-Luce-sur-mer, an ideal place to enjoy seafood and fish.
https://www.anseauxcoques.com/
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Café Bistro - l'Anse aux Coques
31 Rte du Fleuve OLocated in Ste-Luce-sur-mer, an ideal place to enjoy seafood and fish.
https://www.anseauxcoques.com/
A must in Rimouski, whether it's for their choice of burgers, pasta, pizzas, escalopes or delicious homemade fries.
http://www.centralcaferimouski.com/
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Central Café
31 Rue de l'Évêché OA must in Rimouski, whether it's for their choice of burgers, pasta, pizzas, escalopes or delicious homemade fries.
http://www.centralcaferimouski.com/
Local products - foodies
Specializing in maple products - simply decadent (cream puffs, homemade whippets stuffed with sugar cream, etc.). A must !
https://www.macabaneengaspesie.com/
Ma Cabane en Gaspésie
1017 Bd Jacques - CartierSpecializing in maple products - simply decadent (cream puffs, homemade whippets stuffed with sugar cream, etc.). A must !
https://www.macabaneengaspesie.com/
Fine grocery store located in Rimouski.
https://www.epicerielardoise.com/
L'Ardoise | épicerie boutique
152 Rue St Germain EFine grocery store located in Rimouski.
https://www.epicerielardoise.com/
Artisanal bakery located in Rimouski, to taste a variety of breads and pastries.
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Les Baguettes en l'air
105 Rue St PierreArtisanal bakery located in Rimouski, to taste a variety of breads and pastries.
The destination to find the famous cheese that makes''kwick kwick''. They offer a variety of cheeses. You will find a bakery, a dairy bar with various gelatos, as well as local products and a restaurant service.
http://fromageriedesbasques.ca/
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Fromagerie des Basques
69 QC-132The destination to find the famous cheese that makes''kwick kwick''. They offer a variety of cheeses. You will find a bakery, a dairy bar with various gelatos, as well as local products and a restaurant service.
http://fromageriedesbasques.ca/
This is the northernmost vineyard in Canada. Mr. Carpinteri, an Italian, has been able to combine the Quebec climate with Italian methods to produce great wines.
http://vignoblecarpinteri.com/
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Vignoble Carpinteri Inc
3141 Chem. du Pont CouvertThis is the northernmost vineyard in Canada. Mr. Carpinteri, an Italian, has been able to combine the Quebec climate with Italian methods to produce great wines.
http://vignoblecarpinteri.com/
Lieux touristiques
Great place for sunbaths, to relax and enjoy a swim in the St-Lawrence Golfe ! You can also rent kayak and paddle board.
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Sainte-Luce
Great place for sunbaths, to relax and enjoy a swim in the St-Lawrence Golfe ! You can also rent kayak and paddle board.
Located at the Pointe-aux-Pères Maritime Historical Site, near Ste-Luce, you can go aboard the Onondaga submarine, Canada’s first publicly accessible submarine. You can also visit the museum on the Empress of Ireland, that sinked few meters off the shore of Pointe-aux-Pères, you might as well like to visit the Pointe-aux-Pères lighthouse.
https://www.shmp.qc.ca/index-en.html
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Maritimes historisches Gelände Pointe-au-Père
1000 Rue du PhareLocated at the Pointe-aux-Pères Maritime Historical Site, near Ste-Luce, you can go aboard the Onondaga submarine, Canada’s first publicly accessible submarine. You can also visit the museum on the Empress of Ireland, that sinked few meters off the shore of Pointe-aux-Pères, you might as well like to visit the Pointe-aux-Pères lighthouse.
https://www.shmp.qc.ca/index-en.html