Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - The Maple Bistro: when tradition and modernity meet
It is with passion and conviction that Noémie Gautreau-Régnier tells the evolution of her maple grove in Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard: Le Bistreau d'Érable. Since she and her husband, Jérôme, took over the reins of the family business in 2004, they ha…
Written on May 28, 2021
Active Nature A full season in a refuge at Parc des Appalaches!
The experience of life in a refuge, many do it for a weekend, a few days, and we decided to live it for a season, that is this winter! During these few months, the refuge des Pins located in the Parc des Appalaches has become our home. A time to get…
Written on March 16, 2021
Active Nature - En vedette The Parc des Appalaches, from one mountain to another!
Adeptes de randonnée en toutes saisons, l’hiver on chausse nos raquettes pour profiter pleinement de la multitude de sentiers qu’offre le Parc des Appalaches. C’est en effet pour nous LA place de rêve pour pratiquer au milieu d'un espace naturel à l…
Written on March 5, 2021
Active Nature - En vedette From Finland to the Parc des Appalaches, same scenery, same powder!
Both of us really like skiing, well especially Gérard, it must be admitted, but we have never been very fans of alpine ski resorts… We prefer the freedom of off-piste mountain skiing, away from crowds. So, when we learned that the Grande Coulée sect…
Written on February 18, 2021
Active Nature - En vedette Unparalleled complicity by snowscooting!
We don't know you, but since childhood we have often dreamed of putting ourselves in the shoes of a musher ... And then three dogs including two huskies have entered our lives. We moved to Quebec. And this winter, we spend the white season in a cabi…
Written on February 16, 2021
Foody Nature Journée de pêche tout inclus (ou presque!) sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent
Une journée entre amis sur un bateau au milieu du fleuve Saint-Laurent avec un guide qui te montre les meilleurs endroits où pêcher, te prête l'équipement et te prépare même tes filets, c'est pas mal le bonheur total!
Written on January 11, 2021
Active Nature - En vedette The Chalets Esker, family happiness in the heart of nature
Relax, go out and play, warm up, build a fire, go back to play outside, dip in a spa, share a good meal, sleep comfortably and start over the next day. Winter is for me the best time of the year to enjoy nature and the activities it offers. The happ…
Written on December 29, 2020
Curious Nature Double quarantine in 2020!
This year, the term quarantine has never been used as often as since the 1830s. I had the chance, this fall, in the midst of a pandemic to learn more about the sanitary measures of the time by visiting the Grosse-île or if you prefer Quarantine Isla…
Updated on March 8, 2024
Active Nature The superb viewpoint at the top of Mont Sugar Loaf at 2 different moments!
At least once in your lifetime, you have to get to the top of Mont Sugar Loaf to appreciate the panoramic view from up top. This fall, I had the chance to do it twice. At the start and towards the end of the season.
Written on October 8, 2020
Active Nature Route 132: my Compostelle on a motorcycle
Riding a motorbike on the Route des Navigateurs between Lévis and Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, that’s the kind of the effect it has on me. With the road along the river and all the superb views to take a break as well as all the attractions along the wa…
Written on October 7, 2020
Foody Nature - Active Nature - En vedette Sweet excursion at the mount Sugar Loaf in the Appalachian Park
A hearty meal in a sugar shack, a great walk and a snowman at an altitude of 650 m; that's how it is fun at the Parc des Appalaches.
Written on October 31, 2019
Foody Nature A 6 to 8 at Theo BBQ, what a good idea!
For our 6 to 8, we ignored the week of the burger and we find ourselves at Theo BBQ for two hours of pure happiness!
Updated on March 9, 2023
Curious Nature Rosalie's favorite for Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
All aboard the Vent des Îles with Captain Lachance!
Updated on March 8, 2024
Curious Nature Our week-end at l'Appalaches [Winter cocooning series]
Here is the winter stay of a photographer, a videographer, bloggers, but especially friends who desired to get together for a long weekend #liveitforreal in Chaudière-Appalaches.
Written on December 12, 2018
Our week-end at Micro-Chalets des Appalaches [Winter cocooning series]
Here is the winter stay of a photographer, a videographer, bloggers, but especially friends who desired to get together for a long weekend #liveitforreal in Chaudière-Appalaches.
Written on December 11, 2018
Active Nature Amelie and Benjamin from Hellolaroux's blog first Second summer in Chaudìère-Appalaches
Since we immigrated from France to Quebec in April 2018, we hadn't experienced the famous Quebec autumn yet. Needless to say, we were very excited to visit the beautiful region of Chaudière-Appalaches at this time of year! Learn more about our wonde…
Written on November 5, 2018
Active Nature The story of the beautiful Sundays: bike tour in Île-aux-Grues.
On a beautiful sunday afternoon, we decided to follow geese and tides. They brought us to Île-aux-Grues.
Written on October 26, 2018
Active Nature 3 days of self-guided hiking in the Parc des Appalaches
This summer, my boyfriend and I bought our first house. An extra light three-seater tent! Enough to carry everywhere, on our back for example! We also bought a mattress, sleeping bag, cooking gear, and dehydrated food. One challenge now, get it all …
Written on September 15, 2018
Curious Nature Horseback riding in the Appalachians!
At the beginning of the summer, I had an equine experience « coup de cœur » in the vast Parc des Appalaches.
Updated on May 5, 2023
About the Captains Lachance
Leaving on the river in the company of captains Lachance is reviving nearly two centuries of history. Discover their talent as storytellers, their knowledge of island life and their passion for the river and its islands.
Written on June 4, 2018