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Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer

The canyon stretches between 90 meters high walls. A Network of hiking trails brings you to the highest suspended footbridge in Quebec (63 meters). An animated tribute relives the work of river drivers on the Rivière Rimouski. Food services, picnic area, primitive camping, bike trails and bike rentals are available. NEW : Les Portes d'Oniria : le sentier enchanté et le parcours de géocachette : Le rallye des sens.

Scedule: May to June and August 27th to October 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 23th to August 26th 8:30 am to 6:30 pm

Admission: Adult, 9$, family, 23$, children 5 to 17, 5$. Leashed pets accepted.

1280, chemin Duchénier
Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski (Quebec) G0K 1S0

http://www.canyonportesenfer.qc.ca

Excursions à l'Île Saint-Barnabé

4 km East of Rimouski. Saint-Barnabé Island faces downtown Rimouski. Transfer from the marina to the island aboard safe ridged hull inflatables, hiking trails, great blue heron and common seal observation. Rimouski seen from a unique point of view.

Marina de Rimouski, route 132 Est
Rimouski (Quebec)

Jardins de Métis/ Reford Gardens

One of Canada's premier garden destinations for the past 50 years, the Reford Gardens are recognized as one of Canada's outstanding gardens. A national historic site, they were created by a passionate gardener and plant lover, Elsie Reford, between 1926 and 1958. New this year: Elsie's vegetable garden and a museum of gardener's tools. The Estevan Lodge Restaurant features local produce and flowers picked in the gardens.

Schedule: June 2nd to september 30th everyday: June and September 8 : 30 am to 6 : 00 pm July and August: 8 : 30 am to 8 : 00 pm

200, route 132
Grand-Métis (Quebec) G0J 1Z0

http://www.jardinsdemetis.com

Musée régional de Rimouski

Facing the Tourist Information Centre, in the heart of downtown Rimouski, this museum is housed in the oldest stone church in Eastern Québec. The museum focuses on contemporary art, local history, and sciences - so much to see and do for all the family.

Schedule: June 11th to Septembre 3th, everyday 9:30 am to 18:00 pm. Rest of the year: Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 am to 5:00 pm and until 20:00 pm Thursday

35, rue Saint-Germain Ouest
Rimouski (Quebec) G5L 4B5

http://www.museerimouski.qc.ca

Parc national du Bic

Located 15km west of downtown, this National Park measuring 33.2km2 offers an impressive collection of small islands, reefs and cliffs sculpted by the sea over the centuries. You can observe grey and common seals among other things. In the summer: Discovery activities, hiking, bike rides (bike rentals available) guided hikes, minibus shuttles to the pic Champlain. and kayak excursions. Lodging: Campings semi-serviced, serviced or primitive), yurts, Huttopia, tents-trailers. In the winter: Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, equipment rental, camping in yurts, igloos and refuge.

Accueil Principal: Route 132 Ouest, Secteur Rivière-du-Sud-Ouest
Rimouski (Le Bic) (Quebec) G0L 1B0

http://www.parcsquebec.com