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Enjoy Mékinac
Fall in Mékinac is so much more than the colours. You can breathe it in the forest, taste it in every foodie stop, hear it in the crackle of the fire, feel it in the warmth of a blanket and share it through the people you meet. The views are magnificent, but it’s the emotions they stir that make every visit unforgettable. Discover four ways to experience fall with all your senses.
Go chasing colours in “Le Saisissant”
“Le Saisissant” evokes awe-inspiring landscapes. Here, fall reveals itself through a magnificent scenery. It surprises, impresses and leaves a long-lasting impression. From Grandes-Piles, travel along Route 155, where every turn reveals a spectacular panorama of the Vallée du Saint-Maurice. Take in the view from the Jacques-Buteux trail, a section of the National Trail, climb up the rock face at Passion Escalade with the Saint-Maurice River at your feet, or experience the hunting season in one of the region’s ZEC (controlled harvesting zones) or at the Reserve faunique du Saint-Maurice. Among the cliffs, the river and the colourful forests, every adventure reveals a new aspect of fall. (Website in French only)
Enjoy a food-focused day in “Le Cœur”
“Le Coeur” is Mékinac’s human warmth, the conversations that linger and the traditions that bring people together. Experience a day in “Le Cœur,” where local flavours, encounters and craftsmanship truly come to life. Start your morning with a cup of freshly torrefied coffee, stroll from shop to shop discovering gourmet treats and artisanal goods, and take the time to chat with people who passionately grow, create and shape the region. Let yourself get inspired by local artists, fill your basket of local products and wrap up the day with a craft beer. In “Le Cœur”, the best discoveries often begin with a simple encounter. (Website in French only)
Treat yourself with a wellness retreat in “Le Refuge”
“Le Refuge” is where you can unplug, take a breath and get back to the basics. Here, you don't fill time, you restore its true value. Sleep in a dome or in a micro chalet surrounded by nature, wake up by the lake, slow down between hot tub and sauna sessions and head out to explore the trail on a fatbike. Here, every moment invites you to take a break from your daily life, to breathe deeply and to restore your balance. As the night falls, calm settles, the stars take over and nature becomes your only horizon. In “Le Refuge,” wellness is more than just an activity: it’s a way to fully experience your stay. (Website in French only)
A few days in a cabin to unplug from your daily life
Who says the best fall days have to happen on the weekend? Break out of your routine! Wake up to a slow morning, snuggle up in a blanket, admire the mist drifting over the lake and gaze at the brilliant colours in the trees while enjoying a coffee on the dock. Put in a few hours of work with the lake and the forest as your background, and trade your coffee break for a walk where the fresh air carries the scent of leaves. At the end of the day, cook a comforting meal using local products, light a fire and savour the peace that only nature can offer. In Mekinac, the season unfolds to a different pace. (Website in French only)
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