Make all kinds of discoveries in the Nicolet-Yamaska region

Destinations to explore, July 5, 2021 2021-07-05
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Make all kinds of discoveries in the Nicolet-Yamaska region
Make all kinds of discoveries in the Nicolet-Yamaska region

The Nicolet-Yamaska region, located at the heart of the province of Quebec, is perfectly positioned between the Nicolet and Saint-François rivers and the St. Lawrence River. This location means unique panoramas, as well as a variety of activities and many discoveries to be made.

Biking tourism: the perfect way to get to know Nicolet-Yamaska

Discover the region, for example, by taking your bike out on various cycling circuits. Nicolet-Yamaska is a great destination for biking! Follow the roads, 95% of which are flat, and pedal along the magnificent rivers and country roads that abound with beautiful scenery. Many kilometres of road are also part of the Route Verte circuit 4 bike path.

Whether you're a cyclist or you love to road trip by car or motorcycle, the Nicolet-Yamaska circuits offer a world of possibilities! Stop by shops to enjoy local delicacies, pick your own fruit of vegetable at a farm, drop in on fishmongers and restaurants or head to the public market.

Plan some cultural visits

The region is home to various museums! Learn more about the culture of the Abenaki Nation and the Indigenous community of Odanak at the Musée des Abénakis. Or discover the Musée des cultures du monde, which offers several exhibitions about the cultures of the world. You can also admire works of painting and engraving at the Atelier et maison Rodolphe-Duguay, a museum inside an ancestral home!

La MRC de Nicolet-Yamaska
The Nicolet-Yamaska region

Plenty of outdoor activities to choose from

The Nicolet-Yamaska region is full of trails where you can take the time to hike and appreciate nature! Birdwatching is a very popular activity there and an opportunity to learn more about local wildlife! Follow the map that identifies the access points to the trails, and head out to discover the footbridge on wooden stilts at the Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port in Nicolet or the Tolba Trail in Odanak, a prime area for spotting turtles. Port Saint-François is also a place to discover thanks to its beautiful beach along the river!

Find maps and everything you need for moments of pure bliss on the Tourisme Nicolet-Yamaska website!

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