Carnet moto - Québec maritime
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Carnet moto - Québec maritime
carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 1 Useful Information TOURIST ROAD SIGNS Look for the blue signs! They will indicate the name of a region and the road to follow to reach tourist services, activities or attractions. SECURITY Right turns at red lights are only allowed at a few intersections in the municipalities of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. It is still compulsory to come to a complete stop, and drivers must give the right of way to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians who have already entered the intersection. Effective April 1, 2008, use of a hand-held cell phone that does not have a ``hands-free’’ function is prohibited in Québec while driving. Weather Police SAAQ (accident prevention) 418 269-3282 511 · www.quebec511.info 418 722-3081 · www.meteo.ec.gc.ca 310-4141, cellular phone *4141 www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/moto/index.php Production Team ATR Bas-Saint-Laurent Pierre Fraser, Regional Marketing Manager Pauline Bélanger, Publication Coordinator Editing and Text Revision Pierre Fraser, Editing Mélissa Caron, Text Revision Graphic adaptation Tactic design USEFUL INFORMATION CAA – Québec – Emergency Road Service Road conditions or Info-Travaux Translation Heidi S. Hoff Information: Transports Québec: 511 or www.quebec511.info Ambulance – Police – Fire 514 252-8121 · www.fmq.qc.ca Tides and Coastal Weather 911 1 866 827-8801 Caisses populaires and banks Banks and Caisses populaires are generally open during regular business hours from Monday to Friday and provide automatic teller services 24 hours a day, daily. Credit cards (lost or stolen cards, daily, 24 hours a day) American Express 1 800 869-3016 MasterCard (Banque Nationale) 1 800 361-0070 Visa Desjardins 1 800 363-3380 (day) 1 800 361-8690 (evening and weekend) Photos Éric St-Pierre (front cover), Jean-Guy Lavoie, Nicolas Gagnon, Pilar Macias, Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent PRODUCTION TEAM Wearing a helmet is mandatory in Québec. Furthermore, because of unpredictable conditions when riding a motorcyle, it is strongly recommended to bring clothing for all conditions. Fédération motocycliste du Québec © Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent Legal deposit – Bibliothèque nationale du Québec 2012 ISBN 978-2-922690-66-8 Reproducing or recording of this brochure, even in part, is prohibited without the written consent of the editor. 1 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 2 RÉSERVE MONDIALE DE BON TEMPS Tour of the Route des Navigateurs Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus Tour of the Route des Navigateurs Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières 2 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 3 on a motorcycle! World good life reserve Explore the Bas-Saint-Laurent – the World Good Life Reserve – by motorcycle! HOW TO USE THIS MOTORCYCLE TOURING GUIDE? These tours were designed to help you discover the best of the Bas-Saint-Laurent. We’re sure you’ll enjoy exploring our beautiful country roads and wandering the shores of the St. Lawrence as it widens into the sea. The natural bounty of the region offers countless beautiful landscapes to discover with friends or on your own. This section of athe guide presents four motorcycle tours, yours to enjoy at your own pace. THE FOUR CIRCUITS Useful Information 1 Tour of the Route des Navigateurs 4 Tour of the Tidal Dikes 8 CONTENTS For the first edition of this guide, the Bas-Saint-Laurent region has joined with the Gaspésie to create a booklet offering motorcyclists useful information and suggestions for routes, accommodations and restaurants. You’ll also find a wide range of services offered by our advertisers – in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, hospitality is a living tradition. and Plateaus Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières 14 Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands 22 To supplement the information in this booklet, pick up a copy of the Official Tourist Guide for the Bas-Saint-Laurent. It has information on everything you need to plan your stay with us: lodging, restaurants, tourist attractions and festivals. BasSaintLaurent.ca 3 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 4 Tour of the Route des Navigateurs From La Pocatière to Sainte-Luce 195 kilometres, one way * Q ' Permanent tourist office Seasonal tourist office Rest area Secondary airport Proposed circuit Main road 6 Lighthouse Wharf = Ferry U Beach U6 = 6 ' Q* Hospital Gas station 6 = Route 132 Secondary road *Q =6 = 6 6 ' 6U 6 * 4 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 4:37 PM Page 5 Tour of the Route des Navigateurs From Pocatière to Sainte-Luce 195 kilometres, one way Following Route 132 from the Centre-du-Québec and ChaudièreAppalaches regions, you will join the Bas-Saint-Laurent section of the Route des Navigateurs at La Pocatière in Kamouraska county. With most traffic staying on Highway 20, you’ll then ride on tranquil Route 132 through a string of peaceful villages among Victorian-era homes on the shores of the St. Lawrence, recalling the heyday of the 19th century seaside resorts. At Rivière-du-Loup, the St. Lawrence already reaches a width of 23 kilometres and is referred to as the “sea”. This is also where the Route des Phares (lighthouse trail) begins. You can visit three lighthouses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region: the lighthouse on Île du Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie, located off Rivière-du-Loup, and the Île Verte lighthouse, the oldest on the St. Lawrence, and the Pointe-au-Père lighthouse in Rimouski. A string of islands open to visitors dots the St. Lawrence in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Enjoy an outing on the water to discover the animals and plants of the St. Lawrence, whether by kayak, Zodiac or larger boats for whale-watching cruises. In Trois-Pistoles, you’ll be enchanted by local legends and charmed by the Basque culture. For a stretch on the way from Saint-Simon to Rimouski, the road passes among rocky ridges and outcroppings. Views of the St. Lawrence are framed between the mountains and islands of Le Bic, Association touristique régionale du Bas-Saint-Laurent 148, rue Fraser, 2nd floor Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 1C8 1 800 563-5268 Phone: 418 867-1272 Fax: 418 867-3245 [email protected] www.bassaintlaurent.ca 100 % 5 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 6 Tour of the Route des Navigateurs From Pocatière to Sainte-Luce 195 kilometres, one way creating one of the most striking landscapes in the region. Plan a stop in the Parc national du Bic, where the natural beauty of the site is revealed through a multitude of activities. Rimouski, the region’s largest city, stretches along the shores of the St. Lawrence. Enjoy the sea breezes while strolling on the shoreline Promenade or the sandy beach just a short distance away in Sainte-Luce, a favourite for summer outings. After Sainte-Luce, you reach the end of the Route des Navigateurs and, beginning in Sainte-Flavie, you enter the Gaspésie tourist region where more adventures await. Be sure to get your copy of the Route des Navigateurs brochure for more details about this tour. 6 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 7 7 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 8 Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus La Pocatière y Kamouraska y Notre-Dame-du-Portage y Saint-Pascal y La Pocatière 145-kilometre loop ( ? h < Permanent tourist office Seasonal tourist office Rest area Secondary airport ! K Lighthouse Wharf R Ferry l Beach Hospital Gas station K < Proposed circuit y Routes 132 and 230 Main road Secondary road Kl K ? 4 2 3 1 5 ? 8 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 9 Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus 4 2 3 La Pocatière · Kamouraska · Notre-Dame-du-Portage · Saint-Pascal · La Pocatière 1 5 145-kilometre loop La Pocatière, the gateway to the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, is known for its educational institutions, the museum of ethnology and the lively city centre where you will find cafes, shops, restaurants and many services. Take a break at the tourist information office on the Route du Quai, where the knowledgeable staff will be happy to provide information about local attractions. While there, visit the adjacent interpretive centre showcasing the St. Lawrence. As you continue your tour along Route 132, you will pass through a succession of villages and coastal landscapes, each more lovely than the last. Discover the region’s heritage and historic wayside crosses starting in Rivière-Ouelle, and learn the story of the Chapais family in Saint-Denis. The village of Kamouraska is probably one of the best known resort towns in eastern Quebec. On weekends, Avenue Morel (Route 132) is crowded with visitors to the many restaurants, fish markets, bakery, shops and art galleries, as well as the museum and health spa. The traditional architecture of the region has been preserved in many magnificent homes, some of which are now B&Bs. 19th century, the village features many period homes and villas, and still has a saltwater swimming pool open to the public. When you reach the end of the village, make a hard right to backtrack on Route 132, then turn left uphill onto Côte de la Mer. Turn right onto Chemin du Lac, then right onto the 3e Rang, which will lead you to Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska to the west. As you continue on Route 232 from Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, you will pass through farming and logging villages with views of the St. Lawrence in the distance. In Saint-Pascal, take advantage of the diverse shopping and services or even spend the night. Return to La Pocatière, passing through the charming village of Saint-Pacôme. Continue to Saint-André, where you can enjoy a meal and stay the night before taking the Route du Fleuve to ride along the shore to Notre-Dame-du-Portage. A popular seaside resort town in the late 9 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 4:46 PM Page 10 Tour of the Tidal Dikes and Plateaus 4 2 3 La Pocatière · Kamouraska · Notre-Dame-du-Portage · Saint-Pascal · La Pocatière 1 5 145-kilometre loop Rivière-Ouelle École Delisle Saint-Denis Maison Chapais Kamouraska - Site d’interprétation de l’anguille - Centre d’art de Kamouraska - Musée régional de Kamouraska - Berceau de Kamouraska EVENTS: Rivière-Ouelle July Dimanches champêtres des Chapais TO DO VISIT: La Pocatière Musée François-Pilote Kamouraska, Saint-Denis, Saint-Germain July Kamouraska Painting Symposium Saint-André Église de Saint-André 10 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 11 1 Café Azimut Full menu! Make it your stop! · Terrace · Breakfast and bistro menu 309, 4e Avenue Painchaud La Pocatière G0R 1Z0 418 856-2411 [email protected] 2 Centre Santé La Grand Voile 3 Gîte Au Petit Bonheur Well-being guaranteed Quality personalized treatments: massage therapy, baths and wraps Solarium, decks, on the shores of the St. Lawrence. Open 7 days a week. Inn and spa in one! · · · · A welcome so warm it’s like coming home Secure shelter for your motorcycle Terrace overlooking the River Kitchen and dining room at your disposal 168, avenue Morel Kamouraska G0L 1M0 116, avenue Morel Kamouraska G0L 1M0 418 492-2539 · 1 855 492-2539 lagrandvoile.ca 418 492-3247 giteaupetitbonheur.com 11 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 12 12 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 13 4 Manoir Saint-André Manoir Victorian manor on the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence · Dining room · Rooms with private bathroom · Motels 196, route 132 Saint-André G0L 2H0 418 493-2082 manoirstandre.com 5 Motel L’Amitié A breath of fresh “era” in Kamouraska · Rooms with kitchenette · Laundry service · Open 24 hours 335, avenue l’Amitié Saint-Pascal G0L 3Y0 418 492-3522 motellamitie.ca 13 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 14 Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières Rivière-du-Loup y Pohénégamook y Témiscouata-sur-leLac y Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup y Rivière-du-Loup 205-kilometre loop ( ? h < Permanent tourist office Seasonal tourist office Rest area Secondary airport ! K Lighthouse Wharf R Ferry l Beach Hospital Gas station ! Proposed circuit y Routes 132, 289, 232, 185, 291 Main road Secondary road ( RK K < l ? 5 2 4 l 3 1 ?l 8 9 7 6 14 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 15 Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières 5 2 4 3 1 Rivière-du-Loup · Pohénégamook · Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac · Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup · Rivière-du-Loup 205-kilometre loop 8 9 6 7 West of Rivière-du-Loup, take Route 132 to Route 289 in Saint-André, the starting point for the Route des Frontières along the borders with Maine and New Brunswick. Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, Saint-François-Xavierde-Viger, Saint-Épiphane, Saint-Arsène and finally back to Rivière-du-Loup, the second largest city in the region. After passing through Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, a beautiful winding road leads you to Pohénégamook, a resort town on the shores of a lake of the same name. The sandy beach, resort, restaurants and inns all add to the ambiance of the area’s “holiday village”. You will pass through Pohénégamook’s three distinct sectors: Saint-Éleuthère, Estcourt and Sully. Stop in the Parc de la Frontière in Estcourt and visit the small international bridge, as well as the Canada-US border marker. Take the time to explore Rivière-du-Loup’s many attractions, from the waterfall in the heart of downtown at the Parc des Chutes to sea cruises, including restaurants and lodging to suit every taste and every budget. The shoreline Parc de la Pointe is a great place to enjoy the St. Lawrence and the spectacular sunsets the region is known for. To complete the tour, take Highway 85 North, passing through Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, to the Route 291 exit toward SaintHonoré-de-Témiscouata. Route 291 will lead you through EVENTS: Rivière-du-Loup August Rivière-du-Loup en trois actes Saint-Alexandre-deKamouraska June-July-August Concerts at the Camp musical de Saint-Alexandre Pohénégamook July Beach Party TO DO Continue on to Rivière-Bleue, then take Route 232 toward the Cabano sector of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac. A favourite stop for many riders, the town boasts many B&Bs and restaurants (including one of the best restaurants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent!), a main street where visitors rub shoulders with locals, and the Parc Clair Soleil – a lively summertime gathering place. Over 42 kilometres in length, Lac Témiscouata forms a delightful backdrop for the whole town. If you have time, make sure to visit the brand new Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata, just across the lake. Be sure to get your copy of the Route des Frontières brochure for more details about this tour. Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac June Les Cartonfolies 15 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 16 Tour of the Lakes and the Route des Frontières 5 2 4 3 1 Rivière-du-Loup · Pohénégamook · Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac · Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup · Rivière-du-Loup 205-kilometre loop 8 9 6 7 Saint-Alexandre-deKamouraska Musée Normantique Rivière-Bleue La Vieille Gare Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano sector) Fort Ingall TO DO VISIT: Rivière-du-Loup - Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent - Manoir Seigneurial Fraser - Musée de bateaux miniatures et légendes du Bas-SaintLaurent - Noël au château - Station exploratoire du Saint-Laurent Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! Aster, la station de vulgarisation et de loisirs scientifiques du Bas-Saint-Laurent Saint-Hubert-deRivière-du-Loup The presbytery 16 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 6:00 PM Page 17 1 Hôtel Universel Great motorcycle stop Follow the St. Lawrence · · · · · 220 rooms · Two restaurants Indoor pool Open air Nordic spa Health Spa – Summer Theatre (in French) Package for motorcyclists / Free garage 311, boul. de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Rivière-du-Loup G5R 5S4 418 862-9520 · 1 800 265-0072 hoteluniverselrdl.com 2 Motel Au Vieux Piloteux 3 Auberge de l’Anse Welcome motorcyclists! · Quality and comfort at affordable price · View of the St. Lawrence River · Heated outdoor pool · Few minutes away from the ferry · Unique view of the sunset over the St. Lawrence · Parking near your room · Dining room and terrace 185, rue Fraser Rivière-du-Loup G5R 1E2 100, route de l’Anse-au-Persil Rivière-du-Loup G5R 5Z6 418 867-2635 · 1 866 433-3330 motelauvieuxpiloteux.com 418 867-3463 · 1 800 556-0406 aubergedelanse.com 17 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 6:07 PM Page 18 4 Quality Inn The quality of impeccable service! · · · · Breakfast included Indoor pool and spa Fitness facility Internet High Speed access (Wi-Fi) 61, boul. Cartier Rivière-du-Loup G5R 5Z3 418 867-8221 · 1 877 867-5259 qualityinnrdl.com 5 Motel Loupi Near the ferry and all the amenities · 27 units · Magnificent scenery, friendly welcome, family atmosphere 50, rue de l'Ancrage Rivière-du-Loup G5R 6B1 418 862-6898 · 1 877 862-6898 motelloupi.ca 18 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 19 19 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 20 © Alain Tardif Maître Photographe 6 Tourisme Témiscouata Discover the quiet country roads and gorgeous landscapes of our region! 1 877 253-8364, ext. 101 tourismetemiscouata.qc.ca 7 Ville de Pohénégamook Pohénégamook, midway along the Route des Frontières connecting Québec to New Brunswick, is the perfect place to stay awhile, share a great meal and have some fun. Head for the beach and enjoy the fantastic lake! 1309, Principale Pohénégamook G0L 1J0 418 859-2222 pohenegamook.net 20 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 6:09 PM Page 21 8 Camping Cabano 9 Auberge du Chemin Faisant Welcome motorcyclists · Community room with kitchenette available · Covered outdoor kitchen with fireplace An absolute must in Témiscouata · Secure covered and locked garage 1155, chemin du Golf Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano sector) G0L 1E0 418 854-9133 · 1 855 854-9133 [email protected] campingcabano.com 12, rue du Vieux-Chemin Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano sector) G0L 1E0 418 854-9342 · 1 877 954-9342 cheminfaisant.qc.ca 21 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 22 Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands Trois-Pistoles y Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux y Rimouski y Squatec y Trois-Pistoles 246-kilometre loop ( ? h < Permanent tourist office Seasonal tourist office Rest area Secondary airport ! K Lighthouse Wharf R Ferry l Beach Hospital Gas station lK ! R ( K< Proposed circuit y Routes 293, 295, 232, 234, 298, 132 and secondary road Main road Secondary road K R ?h 12 11 3 1 4 6 9 8 10 7 5 2 22 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 4:46 PM Page 23 Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands Trois-Pistoles · Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux · Rimouski · Squatec · Trois-Pistoles 12 10 6 9 8 7 11 3 1 4 5 2 (This tour can also begin in Rimouski*) 246-kilometre loop Turn left onto the 2e Rang Est, then right at the sign for Saint-Mathieude-Rioux and then left again onto the 3e Rang Ouest. The bucolic scenery and views overlooking Lac Saint-Mathieu are worth the trip. Plan a break at the winery in the heart of the village before continuing toward Saint-Fabien, where a commanding view over the Lac de la Station and Saint-Fabien awaits. At the intersection, turn right onto Chemin Ladrière, then left at the next intersection onto Chemin Voyer (recently renamed). This will lead you to Rue Sainte-Cécile-de-Bic, where you will turn right to continue through the village before taking Route 132 to reach Rimouski by the scenic route (Route des Navigateurs). *In Rimouski, maritime capital of the Bas-Saint-Laurent, the St. Lawrence creates a spectacular backdrop. Enjoy all that the Rimouski area has to offer: Parc national du Bic and the village of Le Bic (now merged with Rimouski), museums, the lighthouse, a submarine, Saint-Barnabé Island and a multitude of services and recreational activities. VISIT: Trois-Pistoles - Musée Saint-Laurent - Parc de l’aventure basque en Amérique - La Maison de l’Écrivain - Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux Vignoble Le Domaine du Lac Rimouski - Parc national du Bic - Musée régional de Rimouski - Site historique de la Maison Lamontagne - Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père EVENTS: Trois-Pistoles July Échofête, festival environnemental TO DO Welcome to Basque country! Trois-Pistoles is known for its rich cultural and natural heritage, and the abiding influence of the St. Lawrence. Festival, sea kayak excursions, outings to the Île aux Basques, craft boutique, garden, lodging and restaurants – this charming little town has something for everyone. After visiting the area, begin your tour by heading south on Rue Jean-Rioux, which becomes Route 293 as you leave town. Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux July Festival du Riverain Rimouski - July Les Grandes Fêtes du Saint-Laurent - August Îles du Bic Concerts - End of August, early September Festi Jazz International 23 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 6:13 PM Page 24 Tour of the Basque Country and Highlands Trois-Pistoles · Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux · Rimouski · Squatec · Trois-Pistoles 12 10 6 9 8 7 3 1 4 11 5 2 (This tour can also begin in Rimouski) 246-kilometre loop Esprit-Saint Centre de mise en valeur des Opérations Dignité Resume your tour by taking Route 132 to the village of Sainte-Luce, with its beautiful promenade along the Anse aux Coques and the largest beach in the area. Enjoy a leisurely stroll before heading toward Saint-Donat on Route 298. When you reach Route 234, turn left to continue to Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski and Saint-Marcellin with delightful views among the hills and valleys along the way. A medieval festival is held in Saint-Marcellin every August. Route 234 continues west as Route 232, which leads to Esprit-Saint and Lac-des-Aigles. Take Route 295 south to Squatec, a gateway to the new Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata – a must-see! Finally, turn north on Route 295 to complete the loop, passing through Sainte-Rita and Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, and reaching Trois-Pistoles via Route 293. Squatec Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata EVENTS: Sainte-Luce - July Sand Sculpture Contest - August Les Sculpturales Sculpture Symposium Saint-Marcellin August La Feste médiévale TO DO VISIT: Sainte-Luce Église de Sainte-Luce Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski July Festival de la Fenaison La Trinité-des-Monts July Événement Country Western Esprit-Saint End of August, early September Festival de théâtre amateur Saint-Jean-de-Dieu End of June Festival La Grande Virée Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski August Festival Country Western de Saint-Gabriel 24 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:05 PM Page 25 2 Fromagerie des Basques 1 CLD des Basques Welcome to Basque country Because by motorcycle it’s better Choose from an assortment of cheeses made right here · · · · · Open daily · Bakery, pastries · Dairy bar To follow the shore, To breathe the fresh sea air, To wander the winding roads, To discover hidden gems and meet new friends along the way. 69, route 123 Ouest Trois-Pistoles G0L 4K0 In season: 418 851-3698 Off-season: 418 851-4949 chezlesbasques.com 3 Hôtel Trois-Pistoles 418 851-2189 fromageriedesbasques.ca 4 Restaurant Le Gondolier Welcome motorcyclists! · · · · · Open from 6 am to 11 pm daily All-you-can-eat buffet Breakfast served any time Delivery service Specialties : pizza, chicken, steak, seafood and Chinese cuisine Packages available including your meals! 330, rue Notre-Dame Ouest Trois-Pistoles G0L 4K0 418 851-3310 · 1 800 816-3310 hoteltrois-pistoles.com 704, rue Richard Trois-Pistoles G0L 4K0 418 851-1217 25 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:06 PM Page 26 26 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 4:51 PM Page 27 5 Feste médiévale de Saint-Marcellin Experience 1000 A.D. in the four corners of the world: · Anglo-Saxon Camp · Mongolia Camp · Viking Camp · Celtic Camp Weekend entry bracelet: $20, includes rustic camp-site August 16-8, 2013 August 15-17, 2014 418 798-8127 neigetteenfete.com 6 Motel au Soleil Couchant A charming and welcoming stop on your road · · · · · Terrace overlooking the River Picnic tables and grills available Safe and quiet area Bar with pool table Motorcycle wipe-down cloths available 945, boul. Sainte-Anne Rimouski G5M 1J1 418 723-2930 motelsoleilcouchant.com 27 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 4:55 PM Page 28 7 Hôtel Rimouski On the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence · · · · Comfortable rooms and suites Fine dining Indoor pool with water slide Health Centre Ask about our MOTORCYCLIST PACKAGE 225, boul. René-Lepage Est Rimouski G5L 1P2 418 725-5000 · 1 800 463-0755 [email protected] hotelrimouski.com 8 Gouverneur Rimouski Discover the many wonders of Rimouski Escapade package starting from $78* per person, double occupancy Including: · One night accommodation · Full breakfast · Three-service table d’hôte dinner * Taxes extra. Depending on availability. Certain conditions may apply. 155, boul. René-Lepage Est Rimouski G5L 1P2 418 723-4422 · 1 888 910-1111 gouverneur.com/moto 28 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:06 PM Page 29 29 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:06 PM Page 30 9 Hôtel L’Empress - La Cage aux Sports Hôtel L’Empress and La Cage aux Sports, the meeting place for motorcyclists. · Security camera 360, montée Industrielle-et-Commerciale Rimouski G5M 1X1 418 723-6944 · 1 866 306-6944 groupelenavigateur.com 10 Auberge Chez Marie-Roses 11 Comfort Inn Rimouski Special rates for motorcyclists, ask for the MOTO rate · Room on the first floor with patio door and parking by your room (depending on availability) The inn with a view over the St. Lawrence · Secure garage for your motorcycle 2322, route 132 Le Bic G0L 1B0 418 736-4954 · 1 855 736-4954 marie-roses.qc.ca 455, boul. St-Germain Ouest Rimouski G5L 3P2 418 724-2500 · 1 800 267-3837 choicehotels.com/cn340 30 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 12/3/12 6:17 PM Page 31 12 Parc national du Bic Welcome motorcyclists! 3382, route 132 Ouest Le Bic G0L 1B0 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com 31 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:06 PM Page 32 Notes, discoveries, must-sees… 32 carnet_moto_BSL_.qxd 11/28/12 5:06 PM Page 33 Notes, discoveries, must-sees… 33