Where to stay in La Petite-Nation, from inns to teepees
A log château, an 1898 Victorian full of artists, an old post office, teepees next to the wolves. Our rundown of the ways to spend the night out here.
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Where to stay
From the Château Montebello to a lakeside campsite, with village B&Bs in between.
La Petite-Nation from Montréal, in one big day or with a night
Two hours of highway, Parc Oméga's bison, gelato made on site, a Chénéville tourtière and Lac Simon from above. The plan for one long day, and the version with a night.
The five golf courses of La Petite-Nation
A 1929 Stanley Thompson cut through old forest, an 18-hole course built without blasting a single rock, a 9-hole club running since 1963. The five golf courses of La Petite-Nation.
The La Petite-Nation campground guide
Over 370 sites behind a 2 km beach, 22 no-hookup sites in the woods, yurts on the Ottawa River. Every campground in La Petite-Nation, sorted by the kind of trip you want.
Outfitters and the Papineau-Labelle reserve, a practical guide
Over 760 lakes in the reserve, 26 at Chevreuil Blanc, 65-plus at Kenauk. Who offers what, how you get in, and the rules that change the moment you pass the gate.
Plaisance National Park, the complete guide
Flat bike paths, canoeing through tall grass, turtles sunning on the bank and a waterfall over 35 metres high. Everything to know before you go to Parc national de Plaisance.
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Aquaventure Petite-Nation
Saint-André-AvellinRiverside outdoor base offering canoe, kayak and paddleboard lessons, with lodging on site.
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Au pays des chevreuils
DuhamelFour-season cottage with access to Lac Gagnon. In winter, deer wander through the yard.
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Auberge Couleurs de France
DuhamelLog inn and restaurant on Petit lac Preston. Deer come to feed a few steps from the dining-room windows.
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Auberge et Club de golf Héritage
Notre-Dame-de-la-PaixYear-round pine log inn with 30 air-conditioned rooms, four of them apartments, reception halls and an 18-hole course.
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Auberge Foyer de la Paix
Notre-Dame-de-la-PaixVillage inn with private or shared rooms year-round, and a hot tub.
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Auberge Montagne Noire
RiponEight renovated rooms in the middle of the village, with a bar, pool table and patio.
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Auberge Petite-Nation
Saint-André-AvellinAffordable year-round lodging right next to the trails. The St-André pub stages shows next door, and rooms are cheaper with a show ticket.
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Camp Ozanam
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkA charity family camp that hosts low-income families in summer and rents simple cabins the rest of the year. Beach, trails and a thrift shop.
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Camp SAJO
Saint-SixteYouth organization on 250 acres of forest, with a lake, pool, water slides, trails and four cabins for rent year-round.
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Camping au Lac Schryer
MontpellierSeasonal and overnight sites with a lake view, fishing and a beach on site.
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Camping au Petit Lac-Simon
Saint-André-AvellinBig family campground with 291 sites, a beach, pool, water slide and splash pad.
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Camping Domaine du Canard Blanc
Lac-SimonForty-five lakeside sites, open May to September, pets welcome.
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Camping Domaine du Lièvre
Val-des-BoisSeasonal campground on chemin du Domaine, closed off-season.
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Camping Haut-des-Côtes
Lac-SimonFamily campground near Lac Simon with 127 sites, serviced and unserviced, and a 250-person community hall.
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Camping Haut-des-Côtes
Chénéville127 sites on 98 acres with its own lake, and the ATV trails start right from the campground.
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Camping La Pinède
Lac-SimonTall pines, a fine-sand beach, trails and even a mini farm for the kids.
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Camping Lac des Plages
Lac-des-Plages191 sites, 70 of them for overnighters, with a private beach and pool. From May to October, propane and a food truck on site.
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Camping le Pavillon
Lac-SimonCampground on 4e Rang Sud, listed in the municipality's 2026 directory.
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Camping Montagnard
Val-des-BoisFull-hookup sites, trailer rentals and a heated pool, up in the hills.
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Camping Montpellier
Montpellier107 acres with a river, waterfall and beaches, 11 km of bike trails and 5 km of hiking. Two cabins, Le Rustique and Le Zen, rent year-round.
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Camping Paris
Val-des-BoisA campground on the Lièvre River with full hookups, May to September.
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Camping Royal Papineau
Notre-Dame-de-la-SaletteA 326-site campground on Lac de l'Argile with ready-to-camp units, a beach, a pool and the golf course next door. May to mid-October.
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Camping Saint-André-Avellin
Saint-André-AvellinCampground right in the village on the Petite Nation River, with a pool, splash pad, mini golf and canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals, no booking…
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Camping Thom
BowmanCampground and RV park on Route 307 with power, water and sewer. Mid-May to mid-September.
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Camping Val-des-Bois
Val-des-BoisA big family campground with a beach, splash pad, fishing and ready-to-camp units. 250-plus sites, May to September.
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Centre de Vie
RiponA rest and retreat centre in the woods, with a sauna, yoga and snowshoe trails.
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Centre touristique du Lac-Simon (Sépaq)
DuhamelSépaq's centre at the top of Lac Simon. In winter it runs a ready-to-go ice-fishing package on Lac de la Ferme: you show up and the holes are…
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Bliss Cottage
BowmanWaterfront cottage with a hot tub, beach and kayak, about fifty minutes from Gatineau.
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Chalet Belle Vue
Saint-André-AvellinCottage on an acre of waterfront on Lac Bélisle, a few minutes from the village. Pedal boat and kayaks for the kids.
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Chalet Bleu
MayoA four-season cottage on Lac Daly with a private dock, hot tub, kayak and pedal boat. Forêt-la-Blanche is minutes away.
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Chalet Brookdale
BoileauRustic cottage on a big, secluded wooded lot, with an outdoor hot tub and a wood fire.
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Chalet CMP
Saint-André-AvellinFour-season, four-bedroom cottage on Lac des Quatre-Chemins, with hot tub and fireplace.
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Chalet Colette
Val-des-BoisA cottage on a private lake: kayaking in summer, a rink in winter, close to Papineau-Labelle.
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Chalet de luxe Hideaway
ChénévilleUpscale cottage on chemin de la Rivière, listed in the town directory.
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Chalet des 3 du Lac Simon
Lac-SimonRenovated cottage in Baie Saint-Laurent with a 100-foot beach and sunsets over the water.
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Chalet des Rosiers
NamurDirect water access, four-season hot tub, canoe and rowboat in summer.
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Chalet Domaine la Terre Neuve
DuhamelA 4,200 sq. ft. luxury chalet on 45 acres with a private lake, six bedrooms and a heated pool.
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Chalet Famille au grand air
NamurThree-bedroom cottage sleeping up to 15, with a hot tub and outdoor fire pit.
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Chalet Formidable au bord du lac navigable
BowmanA cottage right on the Escalier reservoir, with lake access for swimming and fishing.
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Chalet La Merveille
Lac-SimonNew rustic-chic cottage right on Lac Simon, with hot tub and fireplace.
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Chalet Le Baluchon
Lac-des-PlagesCottage on a flat acre with 220 feet of frontage on Lac de la Carpe, dock included.
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Chalet Petit Bonheur
Val-des-BoisFour-season cottage on Lac Vert with a hot tub, private beach and kayak. Sleeps nine.
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Chalet Preston Lac Simon
DuhamelCottage with a view of, and access to, the river that feeds Lac Simon, alongside a park and bird sanctuary.
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Chalets aux Crocollines
Lac-SimonSix cottages named after birds, with 150 feet of private beach on Lac Simon.
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Chalets Colibri
DuhamelCottages on Lac Gagnon facing a big, gently sloping beach that suits small kids.
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Château Saint-Émile
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkA former presbytery from around 1937, restored as a place to stay, with a hot tub.
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Chez Grand-Mère
Saint-André-AvellinCottage rental on chemin du Lac-Bélisle with full kitchen and laundry.
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Chez les Beaudette
Lac-des-PlagesThree-bedroom cottage right on Lac des Plages, in a bay with a gently sloping sand beach. Kayaks, pedal boat and canoe included.
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Domaine de la Cabane
Saint-André-AvellinTwo log houses on 60 acres, on the 321 heading up toward Duhamel.
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Domaine du Grand Calme
Saint-André-AvellinLow-impact forest camping on the Petite Nation River, with five sites, a prospector tent and two rustic cabins.
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Domaine du Lac-des-Plages
Lac-des-PlagesTwelve two- to four-bedroom cottages lined up on a private sand beach, with a shallow swimming area for kids.
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Domaine Dynastie
Lac-SimonCo-owned campground on chemin du Tour-du-Lac, where lots change hands between members.
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Domaine Forêt d'eau
Lac-SimonTwo-storey log chalet for a big crowd, up to 16 people, with a hot tub.
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Domaine Graham – Les Bouleaux Blancs
NamurSeven cottages on four sites, with more than 20 km of private trails.
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Domaine Lauzon/Verdon
Lac-SimonCottage on the shore of Lac Simon with a six-seat hot tub and a big gazebo.
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Domaine Lockbøw
Lac-SimonSixty acres of forest on the Petite Nation River, with the Lockbow falls right on the property. Unusual cabins and rustic camping.
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Domaine Rivière la Petite Nation
ChénévilleLodging on chemin de la Rivière, along the Petite Nation River.
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Duhamel Camping & Chalets
DuhamelCampsites and cottages for rent near Lac Gagnon, with a beach and pétanque.
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En Piste / Trailside Cabins
Lac-des-PlagesRenovated village buildings, including the old 1886 post office, plus cabins by the municipal park, right on the trails.
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Fairmont Le Château Montebello
MontebelloThe huge log château on the Ottawa River. Hotel, restaurants, spa, golf and around forty activities in every season.
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Fassett Marine
FassettBoat sales and rentals on the Ottawa River, storage and winterizing, plus lofts for rent.
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Gîte Aux Auvents rouges
MontebelloFour colourful rooms across from the Manoir-Papineau entrance, two of them suites with balconies over the Château woods.
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Gîte du passant Gil-Ann
Saint-André-AvellinB&B in a Victorian house from around 1889, a recognized heritage building on rue Principale.
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Halte routière du Canton de Lochaber (Route verte)
LochaberA rest stop on the 148 built with Route verte riders in mind: bike racks, a platform to pitch a tent, and a dry toilet made by a local artist.
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Hébergement insolite Parc Oméga
Notre-Dame-de-BonsecoursTeepees, prospector cabins, a stilt house and cottages with a view of the wolves.
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Horizon sur le Lac
Lac-SimonFour-bedroom cottage sleeping 17, a short walk from Lac Simon. Hot tub, pets welcome.
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Kenauk Nature
MontebelloA 265 km² private reserve behind Montebello with more than 65 lakes. Guided fishing, a fly-fishing school, and guided moose and deer hunts.
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L'Oasis
Lac-des-PlagesCottage with 125 feet of private beach and a fire by the water at night.
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La Canardière
Lac-SimonLarge renovated cottage right on Lac Simon; both main bedrooms look out on the water.
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La Casa Del Sol
Lac-des-PlagesBig four-season cottage on Lac des Plages with a hot tub, pets welcome.
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La Villa du Rocher
DuhamelA villa modelled on a Colombian hacienda, on Lac Gagnon. Locals call it 'the Cathedral'.
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LaLièvre Nature, camping du lac La Blanche
Mulgrave-et-Derry22 rustic, no-hookup sites in private forest with water access for canoeing and fishing. Bring everything.
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Le Chalet des Sources
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkCottage with private lake access in summer and a view from the balcony.
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Le chalet Grosleau
Saint-André-AvellinLakeside cottage, pets allowed, booked through a rental platform.
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Le Chalet (lac Barrière)
Lac-SimonCountry house on a rise above Lac Barrière, with a sand beach at the bottom of 50 steps.
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Le Colibris
MontpellierWaterfront family cottage with a private sand beach and hot tub. Plenty of bass for anglers.
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Le Cozy Chalet sur le Lac Bélisle
Saint-André-AvellinSmall cottage on Lac Bélisle, fishing in summer and ice fishing in winter.
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Le Salon des Inconnus – Maison Favier
NamurAn inn in an 1898 Victorian house that also hosts artists in residence and events.
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Le Scandinave
Lac-SimonScandinavian-style log cottage with 380 feet of shoreline on Lac Simon.
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Le Scandinave 2
Lac-SimonThree-storey Scandinavian-style cottage built in 2012 on Lac Simon, for about ten people.
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Le Serein d'Avellin
Saint-André-AvellinTwo renovated four-season cottages on navigable Lac Simonet. The first has three bedrooms and sleeps eight.
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Les Pins de Lac des Îles
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkFour-season cottage on Lac des Îles, with a pedal boat and kayak.
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Manoir Chamberland
MontebelloA boutique hotel in the heart of the village, with gardens and a hot tub.
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Manoir du Lac-Simon
Lac-SimonSix units on the lake with a heated indoor pool and hot tub, open all year. Built for groups.
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Manoir Montpellier
MontpellierPrivate estate above Lac Viceroy, rented for weddings and large groups, with lodging on site.
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Marina-Camping de Montebello
MontebelloA municipal campground with room for about thirty campers on the Ottawa River, beside the marina.
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Marina et camping de Montebello
MontebelloTown marina on the Ottawa with 58 boat slips and a small campground. Power and water at the docks.
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Motel du Lac-Simon
DuhamelA motel that's been on the 321 for more than 50 years, with air-conditioned rooms and pets welcome.
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Motel Shantik
MontebelloA simple motel in the middle of the village, next to the shop of the same name.
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Parc national de Plaisance
PlaisanceBays, marshes and little peninsulas along the Ottawa River. Thousands of Canada geese stop here in spring, and in summer it's flat, easy cycling and…
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Pourvoirie Chevreuil Blanc
BowmanTwenty-six lakes on 42 km² of exclusive territory, across the Lièvre. Trout in summer, deer in the fall, under an hour from Gatineau.
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Pourvoirie de la Lièvre
BowmanCabins on the Lièvre with a boat ramp and game storage. Walleye, pike and bass in the river, and dogs are welcome at no charge.
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Pourvoirie Légendes des Bois
DuhamelAn exclusive-rights outfitter north of Duhamel, open all year. Trout in summer, ice fishing in winter, and deer, moose and bear come fall.
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Ranch d'Amérique
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkBig-game ranch raising bison, elk, red deer and wild boar, with retail meat sales.
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Refuge Boréal
MontpellierRenovated motel in the village with a big lot for trailers and direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails.
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Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle
Hors MRCQuébec's southernmost wildlife reserve, with more than 760 lakes. Day fishing for brook trout, lake trout and walleye, and quota hunts for moose and…
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Superbe retraite au bord de l'eau
Val-des-BoisA four-season cottage in a quiet bay of the Lièvre.
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VR Bernard
Val-des-BoisRV and trailer parts, maintenance and repairs since 2004, in the shop or mobile.
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Lac de l'Argile
Notre-Dame-de-la-SaletteThe lake gets its name from its clay bottom. Camping, a beach and fishing a few minutes from the village.
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Le Biloba
Saint-Émile-de-SuffolkYear-round cottage with a hot tub, CITQ-registered, close to the lakes.
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Music series
Swing Tes Couleurs
Notre-Dame-de-la-PaixMid-September, 10:30 a.m. until late · 2027 dates to be announcedLindy hop on a wooden floor in a forest clearing, with a live jazz band. First edition in 2026, on an organic farm. Camping on site, kids…
Festival
Fall in Bass
PapineauvilleLate September · 2027 dates to be announcedTwo days of heavy bass music, camping and fall colours at La Forteresse. A different way to close festival season.