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Parish municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Lac-aux-Sables is a picturesque and recreational tourism locality of the Moyenne-Mauricie at the southeastern limit of the Laurentian Shield, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in the municipality regional county of Mékinac. This municipality includes the main village between Lac aux Sables and the Batiscan river, and the village of Hervey-Jonction at the junction of the Quebec-Abitibi rail section and the other Montreal-Lac-Saint-Jean section.
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Church of Lac-aux-Sables
Catholic church in Lac-aux-Sables. This church has been administered since June 2018 by the Catholic parish of Saint-Coeur-de-Marie (formerly Fabrique of the Catholic parish of Sainte-Thècle).
Cemetery.
This legendary station built in 1905 is used primarily by VIA Rail Canada. After 97 years on its old site, this station was moved in 2007 to the current site, opposite the site of the former chapel of Hervey-Jonction.
Picturesque road between Carignan towards Hervey-Jonction
This colonization road stretches 134 km (journey time: 1h48) in a forest valley following the route of the Transcontinental railway, which arrived at Hervey-Jonction in 1907. In leaving from Carignan (Lac-à-Beauce sector, south of La Tuque), the traveler takes the rue de l'Eglise (towards the east) passes close to the Lac-à-Beauce hydro-aerodrome; continue on the railway track, cross the forest hamlet of Festubert along the Lac aux Brochets, pass on the west side of the Montagne de la Croix (304 m above sea level), crosses the forest hamlet of Lac-Chat, and rejoins the Chemin de la Rivière-du-Milieu (which goes north). In this sector, the highest railway bridge in Quebec spans the rivière-du-Milieu; it has the particularity of being a half-bridge since the railway arrives at the top of the mountain heading north. From this bridge, the road continues along the Rivière-du-Milieu, which is very meandering in this area, and will flow near Cap-à-l'Aigle into the lac Mékinac. The traveler continues along the rivière aux Eaux Mortes) in order to join the chemin Tawachiche (in the ZEC Tawachiche). Then, it passes through the Gouin zone between lac Masketsi and lac Roberge; then follows the course of the West Tawachiche river, up to the Audy sector which is the Zec Tawachiche reception post. From there, the road continues, passing the place called Veillette where the company Veillette & Frères had operated a sawmill, passes near the lac en Coeur, to the village of Hervey-Jonction. This little-known valley is picturesque.
Resto-bar, marina, boating equipment rental, beach. The Grosleau family estate's waterfront terrace offers a magnificent view of Lac aux Sables and the surrounding mountains. This building is located at the mouth of Lac aux Sables, where the Rivière Propre begins.
18-hole golf course in a magnificent natural setting near the Tawachiche River.
Mini-zoo at Camping La Petite Rivière, Lac-aux-Sables.
ZEC Tawachiche administers on its territory recreational tourism activities, such as hunting and fishing. Several activities are practiced in the zec area, such as camping, nature hikes, quad excursions, observation of flora and fauna, and climbing.
Flight school in the Hervey-Jonction sector.
Hunting club
This quad club covers most of the municipalities of the MRC Mékinac: Notre-Dame-de-Montauban, Lac-aux-Sables, Sainte-Thècle, Saint-Adelphe, Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac and Trois-Rives. This club organizes several quad excursions for its members.
Louis-Philippe-Fugère Park
This park offers a variety of equipment in the play areas: picnic tables, water games, outdoor skating rink, ball court, basketball court, pétanque court, pickleball court, tennis court, volleyball court and bathroom.
4J Park
This park is near the Hervey-Jonction Community Centre. The 4 Js stand for: games, joy, joviality and junction. This park has a playground, a picnic area, a community centre and a ball field.
Julien-Rivard Place
It has a rest and picnic area in a beautiful flower garden. It is named for Julien Rivard who volunteered for the maintenance of the outdoor skating rink, which used to be on this site. This park has a picnic area.
Place of the Pointe-du-Vieux-Moulin
This park has a municipal boat ramp This park has a picnic area, a launching ramp, toilets and racks for canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.
Lac-aux-Sables summer festival
The Lac-aux-Sables summer festival began in 2009. It usually takes place in mid-August. This festival includes sports competitions (dek hockey, softball, volleyball), bed races, pickleball, irons and washers tournament, and illuminated boat parade. In addition, educational games and games of skills are organized for children.
Annual firefighter festival
Annual Softball Tournament
Public library
Vacationers and citizens can use the services of the Rita-Brouillette municipal library to consult or borrow: books, comics, magazines and CD-ROMs. In addition, the municipal library provides free wireless Internet access. Its mission also includes the organization of socio-cultural leisure activities.
Snack-style restaurant serving campers, swimmers, vacationers and tourists in particular.
This restaurant is a snowmobile and ATV relay, at the entrance to Zec Tawachiche. It offers a Quebec-style restaurant service and daily menus.
Resto-bar specializing in wood-fired pizza and burger. Varied menu. Snowmobile and ATV relay. Lunches are served.
Sugar bush open during the sugaring season.
Family-owned sugar bush open seasonally for the production of organic maple syrup and byproducts.
Meals served on site.
Meals served on site.
This area offers restaurant-bar menus, such as cocktails. The terrace on the water and connected to the marina offers a magnificent panorama of Lac aux Sables and the surrounding mountains.
Campsite located on the shores of Lac aux Sables offering 292 sites for seasonal or day campers. This campsite has a community room with games, a laundry room, a restaurant/dairy bar, toilets and showers, a dump station, a security service, access to the magnificent natural beach of Lac aux Sables and a few playgrounds for children. child. Every weekend, the campsite offers different activities: songwriter on the Terrace, DJ, a "Camper's Christmas" party and a corn roast usually at the end of August. Access to the municipal beach of Lac aux Sables. No smoking and no pets.
Campsite offering 90 semi-wooded sites for rental for seasonal campers. The campsite is crossed by the Propre river, which turns out to be the outlet of Lac aux Sables. It offers: running and drinking water (on each pitch), electricity, sewer system, bathrooms with showers, laundry, mountain spa, children's play area, etc. In addition, the Refuge la Petite Rivière has a yurt fitted out with a wooden structure covered with canvas and comprising a dome on the roof, a garden door and a window; this is an all-inclusive service. A restaurant, a convenience store and two terraces are located off the campsite about a five-minute walk away. The municipal beach of Lac aux Sables is about a six-minute walk away.
Located at Zec Tawachiche, this campsite offers 119 campsites (seasonal and daily), with or without services. In addition, the campsite offers the public three rental chalets. Kayak rental.
This campsite allows lake trout fishing activities, diving in clear water, access to the beach and the practice of water sports. The campsite offers camping pitches in shaded or sunny areas.
The Lac en Coeur camp-inn offers accommodation services in cabins, inns, dormitories (ready-to-camp), the Camp Prospect'air site and the Préau chalet. The camp offers various activities: hebertism trail, ecological trail, sliding on inner tubes, skating rink (helmets and skates not included), climbing, trampoline, archery, labyrinth, campfire sites, as well as nautical activities (swimming, canoes). The camp and Auberge du Lac en Coeur also offers an entertainment service. This camp also welcomes groups for meetings, meals and sports activities or in nature. In 2021, it offered a day camp, nature classes and family camps.
This inn is on the 2nd floor, near the Batiscan River. It offers daily housekeeping, laundry service (washer, dryer), shared living room, TV and shared kitchen.
This hostel is opposite the church.
Chalet on the south side of the lake, accessible by the route de la Traverse. Reservations are made online.
Cottage made of round wood (rustic character) and located on the north shore of the Batiscan River. Chalet located in the heart of nature on a large peaceful lot. Capacity for 6 to 8 people.
Chalet built in round wood in a forest area. This chalet offers a splendid view of the lake and the forest environment. Visitors can swim, kayak, paddle boat, rowboat, cycle and read at the end of the dock.
Quebec Nautical Leisure Club
The first floor of this chalet is available for rental, weekdays or weekends. This chalet has direct access to the shore of Lac aux Sables. This chalet has three large bedrooms (double beds) with private bathrooms, a living room, a laundry room and a kitchen with appliances, dishes and utensils.
Chalet rated 2 stars.
3-star tourist residence between the village of Hervey-Jonction and the main village of Lac-aux-Sables. This year-round residence can accommodate around 20 people under the same roof. This building can accommodate visitors for a family celebration, meeting of friends or business meeting. The residence has a large living room, a modern kitchen, ten bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a large screened-in porch, a spa and several services. The site has various infrastructures: hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, pedal boats, beach volleyball, horseshoes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad bikes.
Gîte north of Hervey-Jonction and surrounded by forest and mountains. Rooms with magnificent views of the surrounding nature. Massage therapy service by Sylvie, electric sauna, paraffin bath for hands and feet, 3-season outdoor spa. This cottage offers access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Large secure parking lot.
Gîte in the main village of Lac-aux-Sables. Breakfast service in the dining room. Large parking lot and a garage.
3-star cottage near Lake Georges which straddles Notre-Dame-de-Montauban and Lac-aux-Sables.
Chalet located in the northern part of Lac aux Sables.
High-end chalet with a four-season spa. Fully equipped chalet that can accommodate between eight and ten people. The chalet has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a wood-burning fireplace. Large lot on the shores of Lake Missionary. Grandiose nature. Chalet located near ATV and snowmobile trails. Canoe, pedal boat and kayaks at your disposal in season.
Small rest cabin on the shores of Lake Huron (near the mouth), with a large terrace, a barbecue, a pavilion, an outdoor fireplace, a pedal boat, kayaks, a rowboat and a dock.
Four log cabins and squared off in the middle of nature, near the Batiscan river. Possibility of swimming in the Batiscan river and using the boats made available to you. Four-season type chalets for couples or families. Some chalets can accommodate up to 10 people. A chalet is specially adapted for people with reduced mobility. The site is suitable for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles, all these activities are possible nearby. Rental chalets: Chalet des Oursons, chalet Le Sucrier, chalet l'Inspiration, chalet Le Bon Vingt and Holiday home La Belle Amour du Lac.
2 star motel with daily housekeeping. Reception service. Non-smoking establishment. Storage for bicycles, snowmobiles or skis.
The yurt has a wooden structure with a dome covered with canvas, a garden door and a window, at a peaceful place in nature. All inclusive concept. Each home is equipped with all amenities.
Lac-aux-Sables food. Bakery. Pastry shop. Fruits and vegetables. Butcher's shop. Catering service and meals cooked on site.
Galyco Farm (kiosk)
The Galyco Farm Kiosk offers on-site grain chickens raised on the farm, parts of rabbits and oxen. This farm uses rabbit meat to makechamburger patties, breaded strips, skewers, ham or shredded pieces. In the summer season, this farm also offers fruit and vegetables produced by the Jocelyn Cossette farm and maple products from the Repau farm.
This garage offers sales, repair, spare parts and accessories services for snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-side (SXS). It also offers tractors and other turf products, chainsaws, brush cutters; snow blowers; outboard motors and watercraft; kayaks, pedal boats and SUP boards.
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By plane
An airport runway is set up along the Canadian National Railway, near Camping lac aux Sables. It stretches over 900 m in length. This is a private, unlisted track.
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