Must-see fall attractions in Lac-Saint-Jean

Where can you see the most beautiful fall colors around Lac-Saint-Jean?

In October, the hiking trails throughout the Lac-Saint-Jean region are ablaze with the most beautiful fall colors! It’s the perfect season to enjoy the great outdoors and recharge your batteries on the region’s most scenic trails. The new Parc régional de la Couronne is divided into three sections: Ouiatchouan, Montagne à Ouellet, and Club Tobo-Ski. You can enjoy trails ranging from easy to very difficult, suitable for hikers of all ages! The Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières in Dolbeau offers spectacular rivers and an enchanting boreal forest, promising an exceptional outdoor adventure! Are you passing through Hébertville? You absolutely must visit the hiking and mountain biking trails at Mont Lac-Vert! You’ll find magnificent scenery and breathtaking fall colors!

Autumn flavors in Lac-Saint-Jean!

Everyone knows that fall means pumpkin picking! Where can you find the best and biggest pumpkins around Lac-Saint-Jean?

• Jardin de Bettez at Hébertville.
• Maraîcher Potvin at Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix.
• La petite ferme à Orace at Dolbeau-Mistassini.
• Le maraîcher du 1er rang at Roberval, where you can also enjoy the maze in the cornfields!

During your visit, you can also enjoy a wide variety of culinary stops along the way, including chocolate shops, bakeries, butcher shops, cheese shops, and microbreweries!

Activities to enjoy the great outdoors in Lac-Saint-Jean!

Fall is the perfect season to enjoy a relaxing getaway at Chalets et Spa Lac-Saint-Jean in the town of Chambord. They offer a wide range of services to help you unwind, including massage therapy, beauty treatments, and a large Nordic bath facility on the shores of Lac-Saint-Jean. An experience not to be missed!

Want to taste local wines? There are two wineries in the Lac-Saint-Jean region. The vignoble Couchepagane in Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix has over 5,500 grapevines and has been a regional favorite for 10 years now! The winery offers a variety of wine-related products: white wine, rosé wine, red wine, spirits, and more! The vignoble Bonté Divigne in Roberval offers a wide selection of locally produced wines: Rustika, Soleil Boréal, Rose des vins, and La P’tite Madame. You can take a self-guided or guided tour of both vineyards during the fall season!

Animal lovers are in for a treat during their visit to Lac-Saint-Jean! Here are three suggested activities in our region that will let you see a wide variety of species:

• L’observation des loups Aventuraid in Girardville, where you can sleep among the wolves! A one-of-a-kind experience in the region!
• Watching migratory birds in Vauvert on Lac-Saint-Jean.
• A visit to the  Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien.

Activities to warm your heart in Lac-Saint-Jean!

As the cooler days of fall start to roll in, here are a few ideas for activities to do in Lac-Saint-Jean to warm your heart!

• Visit the musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh.
• Visit the économusée de la charcutière d’agneau at Saint-Nazaire.
• Visit the Expérience Bilodeau Canada which offers an immersive experience with wildlife from all corners of the globe!

In the evening, you can enjoy board games and a great time at the Café ludique de Roberval or at the Soirée de jeux d’Alma!

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