Le présent fichier est une publication en ligne reçue en dépôt légal, convertie en format PDF et archivée par Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. L’information contenue dans le fichier peut donc être périmée et certains liens externes peuvent être inactifs. Version visionnée sur le site Internet d’origine le 25 janvier 2010. Section du dépôt légal Tourisme Québec Newsletter — Autumn 2009 Web Version >>> Bonjour! Under an intensely blue sky, the forests seem to crackle with the intense hues of a camp fire. Come experience fall in the great outdoors of Québec! Tourist To do Tailor-made Brochures Lodging Useful tips regions and see holidays A casino in Mont-Tremblant Tremblant, the grand ski resort in the Laurentides, has gained a special feature-a new casino, constructed in a spectacular mountain setting. A must see this autumn! >>> On the River Route Take this new excursion, a splendid trip along the major and minor waterways of Mauricie, from the shores of the St. Lawrence River to the depths of the Laurentian forests. >>> Note: These rates are subject to change without notice. More packages >>> Québec on two wheels The Route Verte crosses Québec on over 4000 km. Ride at your own pace along this marked bicycle trail to discover the beauty of the scenery and the friendliness of people! >>> Autumn festivals Here are a few of the many events that celebrate the splendours of the warm fall colours across Québec. Symphony of colours Mont-Tremblant, Sept. 12 — Nov. 1 Flambée des couleurs Orford, Sept. 19 — Oct. 12 Mont-Sainte-Anne's Great Colour Adventure Beaupré, Sept. 19 — Oct. 12 Rêves d’automne Baie-Saint-Paul, Sept. 25 — Oct. 4 Festival des couleurs Rigaud, Oct. 10-11 Images of Québec Festival des couleurs du Mont-Sainte-Marie Our slideshow provides a survey of the most beautiful sites and Lac-Sainte-Marie, Oct. 10-11 most picturesque settings Québec offers. You will also find our post cards, ready to send! >>> Black and Blue Festival Montréal, Oct. 7-13 This giant festival for the Gay community offers brunches, theme dances, and sporting events. >>> Festival of Sacred Music Québec City, Oct 19 – Nov. 1 The festival, held in Saint-Roch church, offers spiritual music from near and afar, as interpreted by renowned artists. >>> Coup de coeur francophone Montréal, Nov. 05-15 A song festival showcasing francophone artists. Its fearless programming focuses on innovation and creativity. >>> Put your best foot forward! Québec spells paradise for hikers, with hundreds of kilometres of Find out more about our events and festivals >>> scenic trails crisscrossing valleys, mountaintops and forests full of hidden riches. >>> Passionately St. Lawrence Flip through our new brochure on this Let’s celebrate destination which is becoming Quebecers’ renowned passion for increasingly popular with exploration festivals takes centre stage in Montréal with the new Place des cruise fans! >>> festivals right in the Quartier des spectacles. >>> Questions about Québec? Visit bonjourquebec.com, write to us , chat online or call us at 1 877 BONJOUR. Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK | | | Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Attractions > Casinos Outdoor activities Québec's casinos Spectacular. Entertaining. Exciting! Attractions Casinos Casinos Activities and attractions Boat Tours & Cruises Casino (4) Natural wonders Gardens Museums Theme parks Glamorous places, magical places, Québec's four casinos offer their visitors an exhilarating combination of gaming, entertainment and fine dining. What a great Churches & Religious excuse to discover four regions of Québec! Sites Heritage sites Montréal: a vibrant, glamorous city Unesco sites Less than ten minutes from downtown, next to the Parc Jean-Drapeau the Casino de Montréal is Country routes linked by shuttle bus to the Centre Infotouriste. Created in a former 1967 World Fair Seasonal getaways (Expo 67) pavilion, the Casino boasts the skyline of Festivals & Events the metropolis as its vista. With its 120 gaming tables and more than 3,000 slot machines spread over five floors, it ranks among the world’s major casinos. Its Questions Nuances restaurant was granted a rare privilege when it was awarded the about Québec? CAA/AAA's Five Diamond rating. The Casino also houses numerous bars and other restaurants. The Cabaret du Casino offers dinner shows that feature variety theatre, Call comedy and chanson. or chat with us Charlevoix: entertainment and natural scenery now! A 90-minute drive from Québec City, nestled between the St. Lawrence River and the mountains, the Casino de Charlevoix distinguishes itself by its leisurely, relaxing atmosphere. In this somewhat private setting, 22 gaming tables and 800 slot machines are yours to discover. The casino is located on the site of the celebrated Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Superb food is to be enjoyed at any of its three restaurants, whether one feels like tasting gourmet delicacies or eating bistro fare. All this a stone's throw away from one of the country's most spectacular golf courses. Charlevoix, a World Biosphere Reserve, is a highly renowned resort area that offers popular whale-watching cruises to summer visitors. Lac-Leamy: sparkling light, glass and water Less than two hours from Montréal and a five-minute drive from downtown Gatineau (Hull), the Gatineau (Hull), the Casino du Lac-Leamy offers a dramatic environment with its gaming areas surrounded by fountains, waterfalls and a bamboo forest. It shares its site with the Hilton Lac-Leamy, a luxurious and ultramodern hotel. Visitors are of course attracted by this casino's 64 gaming tables and 1,800 slot machines. But people also go there for the festive ambience of its bars; its performance hall, which features world-renowned artists; and its high-quality catering. The restaurant Le Baccara, which puts on one of Québec's nicest tables, boasts a CAA/AAA Five Diamond rating. Mont-Tremblant: relax and enjoy The most recent addition to Québec’s casinos is the facility at Mont-Tremblant, tucked away at the entrance to the famous Tremblant tourist complex in the Laurentides region. Visitors to this facility, which was built using natural materials (stone, wood and leather) and is enhanced with various works of art, can enjoy splendid views of its natural surroundings at the foot of one of the highest peaks in the Laurentians, not far from the parc national du Mont-Tremblant. The gaming equipment (slot machines, gaming and Texas Hold’em poker tables) are spread over four floors. The building, which was designed and built in compliance with sustainable development principles, is connected to the resort’s south side by a gondola lift! Keep in mind that the Mont-Tremblant Resort is a 90-minute drive from Montréal and only 35 km (a little over 20 miles) away from the Mont Tremblant International Airport, which welcomes winter glide enthusiasts from Canada and the U.S. LEARN MORE ABOUT USEFUL LINKS BOOK ONLINE Resorts Casinos du Québec Gourmet delights Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light Restaurants Lodging National parks Tourisme Québec | Media | Meeting Planners | Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us | FAQ | Disclaimer | Policy on privacy | Copyright | Photos credits | Responsible tourism Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK | | | Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Country routes > Rivers' Road Outdoor activities The Rivers’ Road Welcome to our water! Attractions Country routes King's Road New France Route Whale Route Navigators' Route Wine Route The Rivers’ Road (Route des Rivières) snakes along or across approximately ten St. Lawrence Route waterways in the Mauricie region, including the emblematic Saint-Maurice. Whether meandering out in the country, among wooded hillsides or the forest, with a slow Border Route current or rushing torrent, each of these rivers reveal a page in the history of their region. Passionate discoveries await you just around the bend! Agricultural Tour Fjord Route From the St. Lawrence to the Shawinigan Falls Townships Trail The Rivers’ Road leads you first into the Maskinongé county. From Autoroute 40, head to Sainte-Ursule, Mountain Road where you will discover the picturesque Domaine de la carrière and its ancestral watermill. At the end of Summit Drive the village you can enjoy a picnic at the superb Parc des chutes de Sainte-Ursule, at a height of 73 m/ Rivers' Road 240 ft), before continuing on to Saint-Paulin. One- of-a-kind, the Théâtre en rivière presents an Seasonal getaways historical play along Rivière du Loup! Festivals & Events In Shawinigan, the Cité de l’énergie retraces the industrial history of this city that was known as one of the cradles of hydroelectricity. An observation Questions tower, multimedia show and exhibitions are just about Québec? some of the attractions of this captivating theme park. Not far away, the Parc de l’Île-Melville is a Call recreational spot known for its water activities and or chat its adventure circuit. Religious art lovers will not with us want to miss the works of painter Ozias Leduc that embellish Notre-Dame-de-la- now! Présentation church. Heading up the Saint-Maurice The route continues northward along the rivière Saint-Maurice. At Grandes-Piles, the Musée du bûcheron provides a real-life example of the rough DID YOU KNOW? life of lumberjacks working at the turn of the 20th The Saint-Maurice was the century. Further north, at the gates of La Mauricie last river to be used for National Park, the Centre d’aventure Mattawin in timber booming, prohibited since 1995.