Témiscouata
Around Témiscouata
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Countryside and towns · Quebec · 19k people
Témiscouata
“Le pays des lacs”
Lakes, forests, and warm hearts.
Lake Témiscouata blueBoreal forest green
Bienvenue à Témiscouata! Here you'll find a tight-knit community surrounded by forests, lakes, and rolling hills. Whether you're here for the outdoor adventures or the friendly village life, we're glad to have you.
Clubs for Témiscouata
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The room
One room for everyone around Témiscouata. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Témiscouata. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata Hiking, swimming, and camping along the shores of Lake Témiscouata.
- Lac Témiscouata A 40 km long lake, perfect for boating, fishing, and water sports.
- Église de Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! Historic church known for its quirky name and beautiful architecture.
- Pont couvert de Dégelis A historic covered bridge spanning the river in Dégelis.
- Parc des Chutes de Dégelis Waterfall park with walking trails and picnic areas.
- Marina de Cabano Public marina offering boat launches and docks on Lake Témiscouata.
- Outdoors Hiking on Sentier Transcanadien
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Témiscouata
- With kids Swimming at the park beaches
- With kids Picnicking at Parc des Chutes
- Evenings Local taverns and bars
- Evenings Friday night hockey games
- Locals love Sugar shacks (cabane à sucre)
- Locals love Lakefront beaches and marinas
Through the year
- Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June Bonfires and celebrations across the region on June 24.
- Festival du Lac Témiscouata Summer Music, arts, and water activities in Cabano during summer.
- Expo agricole de Témiscouata August Agricultural fair with livestock and exhibits in August.
- Carnaval de Dégelis February Winter carnival with ice sculptures and activities in February.
- Festival des Chutes Summer Music and family fun at Parc des Chutes in Dégelis.
Témiscouata has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are long and snowy, while summers are warm and short. The best time to be out is from June to September. Best: Summer (June to August) is the best time for outdoor activities with warm days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “Témis”
- Short for Témiscouata, used by locals.
- “Le lac”
- The lake, referring to Lac Témiscouata.
- “Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!”
- How locals pronounce the village name with a distinctive 'Ha! Ha!'.
- “Ben là!”
- A friendly greeting or exclamation, common in Quebec French.
Getaways
- Rivière-du-Loup Coastal town with shops and the famous falls.
- Edmundston New Brunswick city across the border, known for its cathedral and mall.
- Rimouski Larger city with university and cultural events.
- Kamouraska Scenic village on the St. Lawrence with art galleries.
Local flavour
Rooting for Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine Quebec classic with local cheese curds.
- Tourtière Traditional meat pie, especially during the holidays.
- Tire d'érable Maple taffy on snow, a sugar shack staple.
Where people go
- Sugar shacks (cabane à sucre) Seasonal maple syrup gatherings.
- Lakefront beaches and marinas Summer hubs for swimming and boating.
- Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata Protected wilderness with hiking and camping.
- Village churches Historic Catholic churches anchoring each community.
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Nearby
Every areaRivière-du-LoupQuebecThe river's peaceful shoreLes BasquesQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence meets the Basque coastEdmundstonNew BrunswickLocal rooms for Madawaska.RimouskiQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence shapes every day.KamouraskaQuebecLand of sunsets and ciderCharlevoixQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence kisses the mountains.MataneQuebecGateway to the Gaspé, where the river meets the sea.CampbelltonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the bay
Rural Témiscouata, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.