The Saint-F\u00e9licien Wildlife Zoo offers rides on a train with open-air sides, hikes along walking trails, and fun in the water play areas\u2014but above all, it\u2019s home to a diverse array of wildlife, including 500 animals representing 86 different species!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A thriving village in the early 1920s, Val-Jalbert became virtually deserted once the pulp mill\u2014the villagers\u2019 main employer\u2014closed its doors. Today, it\u2019s a veritable open-air museum that you can explore on foot or by trolleybus, offering an incredible journey back to the 1920s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This 256-kilometer cycling route runs along Lake Saint-Jean and passes through 15 municipalities and the Montagnais community of Mashteuiatsh, as well as providing access to Pointe-Taillon National Park and picturesque towns located along the surrounding roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0Parc Octopus, located along the M\u00e9tabetchouane River, features a marina with about 60 seasonal and visitor docks, camping and lodging options, and water-based entertainment, including a giant inflatable water play structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s strawberries or blackberries in June or July, or raspberries and blueberries in August, picking your own fruit is the perfect activity for kids (and parents) with a sweet tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All around the lake, you\u2019ll find beautiful beaches. It\u2019s the perfect spot for a picnic after stocking up on local products! Be sure to check out Vauvert Beach. Also known as Vauvert-sur-le-Lac or Vauvert-sur-la-mer, this fine-sand beach stretches for 8 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pointe Taillon is a sandy plain with an almost flat landscape, devoid of hills or mountains. It\u2019s the perfect spot for water sports and swimming, or simply for lounging in the sun on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in Alma, the museum complex L\u2019Odyss\u00e9e des B\u00e2tisseurs will transport you back to the 1920s, to the era when the Isle-Maligne hydroelectric complex was built in Alma. On the agenda: exhibits, family activities, and educational workshops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover the cave and canyon of the M\u00e9tabetchouane River! A natural wonder, the park offers a setting typical of Quebec\u2019s most beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow an interpretive trail to learn about the Innu people\u2019s centuries-old use of the river and discover how hydroelectric power is generated. Explore the walking trails and footbridges, and take a look at the small hydroelectric plant!<\/p>\n