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What to do
- Noteworthy
- Worth the detour
- Must see
The region's inhabitants are affectionately referred to as “les Bleuets” (Blueberries) after the wild blueberry that grows in abundance here.
The people of Lac St-Jean are also famous for their warm hospitality, which you are sure to encounter early in your stay.
If you are looking to build a short 10-day itinerary in Canada, it is definitely a must-see.
SAINT-FÉLICIEN WILD ZOO
There are more than 500 animals of 86 different species and 4.5 km of hiking trail. At Saint-Félicien Wild Zoo, visitors enjoy a unique experience as they take a ride on board a screened-in train along nature trails where humans are in cages, while the animals roam free!
You will also find on the site some shops, a main restaurant and several dining areas if you want to bring your picnic.
The zoo is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. in peak season), from May to October. Reduced hours in low season.
VAL-JALBERT HISTORICAL VILLAGE
Visitors can admire the powerful Ouiatchouan Falls , higher than Niagara Falls, and forty or so original period buildings including the convent-school, general store and post office. Other activities include guided tours on board the trolleybus, theatrical presentations and a cable car ride to the top of the falls. Restaurant and shops on the site.
Open from late May to mid- October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NATIVE MUSEUM OF MASHTEUIATSH
Open every day from mid-June to mid-September from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday in low season. Closed during the holiday season.
SWIMMING IN LAC ST-JEANThe shores of Lac Saint-Jean offer many kilometres of sandy beach. Here are a few suggestions of places to enjoy the lake's refreshing waters:
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Where to eat
- $ Inexpensive
- $$ Moderate
- $$$ Upscale
- $$$$ Fine dining
MICROBRASSERIE LA CHOUAPE ($)
La Chouape brews flavorful, original and natural beers from locally-grown organic barley and wheat. Two of their beers have won medals at the Mondial de la bière de Strasbourg. Customers come for good beer, snacks and a small selection of light meals. The terrace is superb!
Open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday from mid-June to early September and Wednesday-Saturday from early September to mid-June.
LE DRAVEUR COOKERIE & BAR ($$-$$$)
This newcomer to the Roberval restaurant scene is already enjoying immense popularity with its logging / log driving theme and rustic-chic décor inspired by the logging camps of yore. The menu offers reinvented classic Quebec comfort foods that were served in the camps, with a modern twist.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday during the summer, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the kitchen and midnight for the bar. As it is also a bar, guests must be 18 or older to eat there, except in summer when the terrace is open.
LE BAUMIER ($$-$$$)
Chefs Patrick Fournier and Sébastien Simard from Hotel du Jardin offer a Nordic inspired cuisine. The passionately concocted dishes will give you a taste of all the flavours of the season, made with fresh local products.
Open evenings Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., mornings Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to noon. Closed for the holidays.
RESTAURANT DU MOULIN ($$$)
Discover local specialties through mouth-watering regional cuisine. The dining room combines rustic charm and modern architecture with a prime location near the majestic Ouiatchouan Falls, which are illuminated at night.
Open from late May to early October. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. 4-course table d’hôte (around $63 for adults and $33 for children aged 3-12). Discount on your meal if you visit the historic site on the same day. Reservations required.
*** Hours may vary ***
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Festivals calendar
Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean
Dates: end of July
Description: Every summer since 1955, The Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean has been attracting elite open water swimmers from around the world to the town of Roberval. Activities include open water swimming races, outdoor shows, fireworks, Supper in the Streets, a Winners' Parade, family events, and more.
Festival du Bleuet (Blueberry Festival)
Dates: end of July
Description: The blueberry, the emblem of Lac Saint-Jean, can be found in all its forms during this popular celebration, where a giant 1.5-m pie made with 90 kg of blueberries is shared by 450 festival-goers and activities such as a grand parade, live entertainment and supper in the street promise fun for the whole family.
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| January | -22 | -11 | 64 | |
| February | -20 | -9 | 46 | |
| March | -12 | -2 | 60 | |
| April | -3 | 7 | 59 | |
| May | 4 | 16 | 79 | |
| June | 10 | 22 | 81 | |
| July | 13 | 24 | 107 | |
| August | 11 | 22 | 95 | |
| September | 6 | 17 | 85 | |
| October | 1 | 10 | 63 | |
| November | -6 | 1 | 76 | |
| December | -17 | -7 | 71 |
Travel reviews
wild blueberries
Not a lot of options for eating in St Felicien maybe better to stay in Roberval
Highly recommend Native Museum of Mashteuiatsh
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A huge expanse
(Translated by Google) Just a few photos because too little time to explore it...
