Bas St-Laurent Attractions 
"Bas St-Laurent" is the name given to that stretch of gently undulating countryside to the south of the St Lawrence River with a number of impressive agricultural estates. Further south the natural border is formed by the foothills of the Appalachians. A few rocky ridges and sandy plateau protrude into this intensively cultivated region.
Immigrants from Europe settled on the southern shores of the St Lawrence many years ago.
Close to the river - alongside which the main road also winds - fishing villages nudge each other like pearls in a necklace. Cod, mackerel, lobsters and shrimps are here in abundance, and everywhere tourists are tempted to stay and watch fish being smoked in little huts.
Pretty villages and industrious towns with woodworking and textile factories and the like bear witness to the prosperity of this stretch of country.
Immigrants from Europe settled on the southern shores of the St Lawrence many years ago.
Close to the river - alongside which the main road also winds - fishing villages nudge each other like pearls in a necklace. Cod, mackerel, lobsters and shrimps are here in abundance, and everywhere tourists are tempted to stay and watch fish being smoked in little huts.
Pretty villages and industrious towns with woodworking and textile factories and the like bear witness to the prosperity of this stretch of country.
Bic, Canada
Completely charming in every respect, the end of 18th c. town of Bic on the St Lawrence River lies in a "hunchback world" of wooded hills. This has been declared a protected area, with the aim of allowing the marine life to become re-established.
Grand Metis, Canada
The main attraction in Grand Métis is the Reford Gardens / Jardins de Métis, a beautiful botanical garden open during the summer months.
The town is located at the confluence of the Rivière Mitis and the Saint-Laurent.
The town is located at the confluence of the Rivière Mitis and the Saint-Laurent.
Reford Gardens / Jardins de Metis / Parc de Metis
The Jardins de Métis was the work of Elsie Reford, niece of Canadian railway tycoon Lord George Stephen. She transformed the area, originally used for salmon fishing, into magnificent English-style gardens.
The Stephen mansion and the Reford Apartments are well worth visiting for the glimpses they afford of life here at the turn of the century.
(Bas St-Laurent)
The Jardins de Métis extends from Ste-Flavie to Matane, below Lake Matapédia, and is notable for its great variety of vegetation. The climate means that most plants flower two months later than elsewhere, so spring does not start until June.The Jardins de Métis was the work of Elsie Reford, niece of Canadian railway tycoon Lord George Stephen. She transformed the area, originally used for salmon fishing, into magnificent English-style gardens.
The Stephen mansion and the Reford Apartments are well worth visiting for the glimpses they afford of life here at the turn of the century.
Reford Gardens and International Garden Festival
200, route 132
Grand-Métis, QU G0J1Z0
Canada
200, route 132
Grand-Métis, QU G0J1Z0
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 775-2222
Fax 1 (418) 775-6201
Hours
June 4 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Kamouraska, Canada
Kamouraska, with its picturesque little houses, is a typical small fishing-village.
From this side of the St Lawrence River on a fine day there is a beautiful view over towards Charlevoix, the wild and rugged coastal band opposite and to the north.
From this side of the St Lawrence River on a fine day there is a beautiful view over towards Charlevoix, the wild and rugged coastal band opposite and to the north.
La Pocatiere - Musee Francois Pilote, Canada
The little town of La Pocatière (pop. 5000) lies on a terrace above the St Lawrence coastal plain. It is an important center of rural education.
A visit to the Musée François Pilote at the rear of the Collège Ste-Anne is worthwhile. This collection of regional studies provides information on the production of maple syrup and on the history of the local woodworking industry. There is also an interesting exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and carts.
A visit to the Musée François Pilote at the rear of the Collège Ste-Anne is worthwhile. This collection of regional studies provides information on the production of maple syrup and on the history of the local woodworking industry. There is also an interesting exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and carts.
Musée François Pilote
100 4E Avenue
La Pocatière, QU
Canada
100 4E Avenue
La Pocatière, QU
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 856-3145
Fax 1 (418) 856-5611
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Montmagny, Canada
The city of Montmagny is located along the St Lawrence River. There are a number of islands here which many people come to visit. It is also known for it's annual goose migration, for which an annual festival is held.
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Riviere-du-Loup, Canada
The busy industrial town of Rivière-du-Loup, is also an important traffic junction, as it is here that the main road branches off southwards to the neighboring province of New Brunswick. The town has a marina, beautifully laid-out places for bathing and a camp-site. Popular with visitors is the waterfall, which plunges down from a ledge 30 m (100 ft) high.
Rivière-du-Loup Tourist Office
189 rue Hôtel-de-Ville
Rivière-du-Loup, QU G5R5C4
Canada
189 rue Hôtel-de-Ville
Rivière-du-Loup, QU G5R5C4
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 862-1981
Fax 1 (418) 868-1666
Ste-Flavie, Canada
North-east of Rimouski lies the town of Ste-Flavie.
This town is prides itself on being the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula. Catering to tourists that flock here during the summer months, Ste-Flavie has numerous galleries, shops, cafés and restaurants.
A popular scenic drive outside of Ste-Flavie is the Route de la Mer.
This town is prides itself on being the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula. Catering to tourists that flock here during the summer months, Ste-Flavie has numerous galleries, shops, cafés and restaurants.
A popular scenic drive outside of Ste-Flavie is the Route de la Mer.
Municipalité de Sainte-Flavie
775, route Jacques-Cartier
Sainte-Flavie, QU G0J2L0
Canada
775, route Jacques-Cartier
Sainte-Flavie, QU G0J2L0
Canada
Phone 1 (418) 775-7050
Fax 1 (418) 775-5672
