Nestled in the heart of the St. Lawrence Lowlands, in the Centre-du-Québec region, Nicolet-Yamaska is brimming with natural spaces, waterways and bike paths — perfect for taking in the fresh summer air!

On foot to explore the hiking trails

With its many hiking trails, Nicolet-Yamaska offers breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence and wildlife, especially in wetlands. Whether it’s bird-watching at the Parc Écomaritime de l’Anse-du-Port, admiring Quebec’s first nature reserve in an urban area at the Boisé-du-Séminaire, or discovering the W8banaki culture on the Tolba Trail, visitors who love walking will have their pick of incredible forests to discover!

On a bike on the extensive cycling network

Nicolet-Yamaska is a prime location for cycling enthusiasts, offering more than 400 km of bike paths along the St. Lawrence, and the Nicolet and Saint-François rivers. Among the marked trails in the region, Route verte no. 4 is made up of 70 km of cycling routes that run along country roads, riversides, and even sections of a converted railway. The gentle, smooth trails make this cycling network the ideal way to take in the region’s beauty. During your ride, you’ll also find many tourist attractions, including museums, historic sites, heritage buildings and culinary delights.

On the water, at the dock or aboard a watercraft

Enjoy tons of water activities on the region’s many bodies of water, including the St. Lawrence, the Nicolet and Saint-François rivers, and Lake Saint-Pierre. Those who already have a watercraft can access one of the many launching points across the region. You can also rent a motorized or non-motorized watercraft at various locations. Fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines from one of the region’s many docks. If you’re looking to try something new, why not attend a paddleboard yoga class?