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Parish municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel is a charming locality in Lower-Mauricie, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in the regional county municipality of Les Chenaux, in Mauricie.
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La Gabelle nature park
La Gabelle Park allows you to practise sport fishing, or to indulge in walking on hiking and cross-country skiing trails in winter. This park has several art structures scattered throughout its territory. A belvedere allows a panoramic view of the Saint-Maurice valley and the La Gabelle power station. This park has several picnic areas to appreciate the wild nature. The entrance to the trail is located on the Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel side. A wooden bridge leads walkers to a very large staircase which leads to more than 10 km of trails. The La Gabelle power station offers an inter-connection link open to road vehicles.
Domain of the lost forest
15 km of icy trails in winter to cover (day or evening) through a pine forest. Course in the form of a labyrinth. It is possible to walk along the trails or use the snowshoe trail that goes around the Domaine. Play of light on about two thirds of the Domaine, in the forest. Hebertism trail. Hanging maze.
Walking trails
The public hiking trails are all located at La Gabelle Nature Park. The municipality is working on a project for a trail connecting Parc La Gabelle to Parc de l'Île Melville, over a distance of 10 km of intermediate or advanced caliber. Two private companies also offer hiking trails: Domaine de la forêt perdue and Biathlon Mauricie.
Equestrian trail
Trail maintained by the Pégase Equestrian Club. It crosses the municipality from east to west.
Snowmobile trail
Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel is crossed from east to west by the national snowmobile trail. Upstream from La Gabelle generating station on the Saint-Maurice River, an ice bridge allows the river to be crossed to reach Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
ATV trail
Several federated and non-federated trails cross the territory of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel. A federated path crosses the municipality from east to west.
Bear's Claw (outfitter)
Outfitter near the Saint-Maurice river (north shore) in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel. Various types of hunting are offered: black bear, woodcock. Fishing activities. Tourist package.
Montcarmelois Christmas market
5th Christmas Market in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel in 2021.
Six neighborhood parks: Gratien, Thellend, Energy, 150th district and those of the Jacques Gauthier Center and the Municipal Recreation Center
The 150th arrondissement park includes an outdoor training center and a misting area to cool off in summer. This park is on the route of the green route for bicycles.
Municipal recreation center
This recreation centre includes training circuits according to the caliber of each: beginner race, interval race, passionate circuits and energy candle for 50 years and over.
This library is equipped with 34 various documents: documentaries, novels, comics, various albums, etc. About 30 periodicals, dictionaries, encyclopedias and about 1500 music CDs are available to the public.
Cross-country ski trail
Beginner-caliber 5-km trail, starting from rue des Dahlias, to the city limits of Trois-Rivières (Saint-Louis-de-France sector). In addition, a 7-km track is set up at La Gabelle Nature Park (St-Étienne-des-Grès side).
Restaurant on the site of the Lac Morin campground.
Maple syrup craftsman.
A small country bar. Main activities: singers, karaoke, auction evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Site near the ski slopes of Notre Dame-du-Mont Carmel and the Domaine de la Foret Perdue.
Offer of two domains for rent: one is in Venise-en-Québec on the shore of Lake Champlain; the other, at Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel. Year-round chalet accommodation service.
Campground with 300 campsites around lakes Morin, Megan and Wilson. MTB trail. Groups of equestrian clubs can be grouped together in a reserved area designed for the well-being of horses and their riders.
Campground with 222 sites. Rental of various types of chalets: unusual, semi-detached, chalets. Rental of trailers.
The Morand Greenhouses
Fruits, trees and vegetables.
Honey products.
Pastry Without remorse or peanuts
Proxim Blais and Soucy pharmacy
Essential oils.
Quebec knife maker.
By car
By bus
The MRC des Chenaux transport service allows you to travel to Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, as well as some trips within the MRC. +1 819-840-0968.
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