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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some common questions you may ask yourself...
If you have some more queries, please contact us.
What is the suggested material to bring while canoeing?
- Water shoes or sandals
- Bathing suit
- Waterproof clothing
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Suncream
- Plenty of water
- Pristine or water filter
- Warm and dry clothing for the night (tuque, mitts, scarf...)
- Dry shoes for the night
- Container or dry bags to keep things dry
- Ustensils needed for cooking outdoors
- Knife or multi-function tool (Leatherman, etc.)
- Headlamp
- Eski cooler
- Tent
- Sleeping bag(s)
- Lilo (Thermarest, etc.)
- Wetsuit (early season)
- Matches, lighter, paper
- Towel(s)
- First aid kit and medication if needed
- Toilet paper and ammenities
- Garbage bags
- Personal cosmetics
- Rope (6 meters minimum)
- Tarp in case of rain
What is the suggested material to bring while hiking?
- Backpack (volume depending on number of days)
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof clothing (Gore-Tex, etc.)
- Socks
- Food (think light is right)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Suncream
- 1 Ltr. of water minimum
- Pristine or water filter
- Warm and dry clothing for the night (tuque, mitts, scarf...)
- Light shoes for the cabins at night
- Knife or multi-function tool (Leatherman, etc.)
- Headlamp
- Tent if camping
- Sleeping bag
- Lilo (Thermarest, etc.)
- Matches, lighter, paper
- First aid kit and medication if needed
- Toilet paper and ammenities
- Garbage bags
- Personal cosmetics
- Rope (6 meters minimum)
- Tarp in case of rain
Are the prices given on the website per person?
Yes, our prices are per person, based on two persons per canoe. There is a possibility to rent a canoe in solo, the price is still per person.
Is the transportation including in your prices?
Yes, we offer the transportation to the starting point and we pick you up if necessary.
Can we use the transportation if we have our own equipment canoe, kayak, etc.)?
No problem, we have specific prices to transport you where you need to go. Our prices change with the number of people and the destination you ask for.
Where are you located?
Nature-Adventure is located in the Adam’s Park on rue de l’Église in the Matapedia village, West side of the Matapedia river.
Drive up on the 132 road, one side or the other, you will reach Matapedia village.
Turn on rue des Saumons. This street is located at the corner of the information center of the village. You will cross a bridge and turn right on rue de l’Église
You will see our signs at the park entrance. The park is located between the bridge and the Caisse Populaire bank, right in front of the grocery store Axep.
If you have trouble finding us, give us a call at (418)865-3554, it will be a pleasure to meet you.
What kind of payments are accepted?
Right now we just accept cash.
When hiking on our own, is there a service for resupplying and carrying our backpacks?
Yes, we offer this service for Le Turcotte, Le Ruisseau Creux and Le Corbeau cabins.
The Quartz cabin is more difficult for resupplying large equipment since the nearest access is a 4km walk to the cabin. But an understanding with us can be arranged if necessary.
The price range of these services can vary depending on the quantity of the equipment transported, the distance and time range we will need to bring your supplies.
How can I access the rafting ground ?
You can have a look to the rivers map.
This is a .pdf document on which you can zoom in/out.
You will find the rafting ground on it.
From Campbelton, NB: drive on route 17 in direction of St-Leonard.
Take the Evergreen road on your right (old main road) to Dawsonville.
Drive until you get to Restigouche River road, turn right on this road.
To recognise it, there’s an old mechanic garage at the intersection.
On this road you’ll see a cemetery and right after you’ll start going down and having a sharp turn.
Instead of turning on this 90° turn, keep going strait and you’re at the rafting ground.
If you end up seeing the river, it means you just missed it.
What lodging is there available in the area?
Hotels and Motels
5 Rue des Saumons
Matapédia, QC, G0J 1V0
Tel : (418) 865-2155
Toll free : 1-877-865-2848
www.matapedia.com
Numbers of units : 37
Services : Restaurant, outdoor pool, gift shop, bar, rooms with kitchens, outfitting adventures and more...
Les Motels de la Vieille Gare
50 Boul. Perron Ouest
Matapédia, QC, G0J 1V0
Tel : (418) 865-2007
www.lavieillegare.ca
Number of units: 8
Services : Restaurant, specialized in seafood, beer, terrace, outdoor pool
Chez Kadoo
156, Route 132
St-André-de-Restigouche, QC, G0J 1R0
Tel : (418) 865-2898
Number of units : 3
Services : Restaurant
Chateau Bahia
151, Boulvard Perron
Pointe à la Garde, Qc, G0C 2M0
Tel: (418) 788-2048
Number of units: 26
Bed and breakfast
Gîte Bois d’Avignon
171 Rustico Nord
St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC, G0J 2E0
Toll free : 1 877 767-8027
Telephone : (418) 299-2537 Fax : 299-2111
www.gitescanada.com/boisdavignon
www.lesboisdavignon.com
boisdavi@globetrotter.net
Number of rooms : 3
Services : Indoor pool, mountain bike, nature hiking trail , musique and history intertainement on demand
Gîte J.A Dufour
170 Principale
Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC, G0J 2E0
Tel : (418) 299-3040
http://www.gitescanada.com/jadufour
j.a.dufour@globetrotter.net
Number of rooms : 5
Activities: Bear watching adventures, guided tours, hunting and fishing adventures
Gîte Le Moulinet
2 du Ruisselet
Matapédia, QC, G0J 1V0
Tel : (418) 865-2182
Toll free : 1-877-865-2182
http://www.gitescanada.com/gitedumoulinet
Number of rooms : 4
Gîte de l’Érablière
183 Rang St-Benoît Ouest
St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC, G0J 2E0
Tel : (418) 299-2558
galbou@globetrotter.net
Number of rooms : 3
Youth hostel and appartments for short period
Le St-X enr.
169 Principale
St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC, G0J 2E0
Tel : (418) 299-2537
Toll free : 1-877-767-8027
Fax : (418) 299-2111
boisdavi@globetrotter.net
Lodges
Camp de bûcherons
163, chemin de la Chaîne-de-Roches
St-François-d’Assise, QC, G0J 2N0
Tel : (418) 299-2025
Fax : (418) 299-1376
campdebucherons@globetrotter.net
www.campdebucherons.com
Capacity : 36 person
Different types offered : private lodges, dormitory, rooms
Other services : Camping sites, toilet block, restaurant
Camping Soleil d’Or (lodge)
122, rang de l’Église Sud
L’Ascension-de-Patapédia, Québec G0J 1R0
Tel : (418) 299-3263
Tel: (418) 299-2024
Fax : (418) 299-2027
munic@globetrotter.qc.ca
Capacity : 4
Electricity, All equiped kitchen
La Petite maison des LeBlanc
151, A, Rang St-Benoît
St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC, G0J 2E0
Tel : (418) 299-2106
Toll free : 1-866-242-2638
maisonleblanc@globetrotter.net
Capacity : 6-10 person, 3 rooms
Electricity
All equiped kitchen
MatPat Lodge
308 Riverside
Matapédia, QC, G0J 1V0
Tel : (418) 865-2123
Number of lodges : 2
Services : Living room and all included kitchen, Meals included on demand, Hunting and fishing adventures
ron1@globetrotter.net
Camping et RV
Camping at Nature Adventure
Number of sites: 2
Sites are in municipality park with no services
Short period staying only
on sites: Fire pit, picnic table, grocery store, bank, local product grocery and café, nature hiking trails, beach etc.
Contact us: 418-865-3554
Camping du Soleil D’or
Number of sites: 12
Plenty of land for rustic camping
122, rang de l’Église Sud
L’Ascension-de-Patapédia, Québec G0J 1R0
Tel : (418) 299-3263
Tel : (418) 299-2024
Fax : (418) 299-2027
munic@globetrotter.qc.ca
On site: Showers, look out view, kids playground, nice nature hiking trails, lodges for rent, toilet block
Camp de bûcherons
163,
chemin de la Chaîne de Roches
Saint-François-d’Assise, Québec G0J
2N0
Téléphone : (418) 299-2025 Other services : Camping sites, toilet block,
restaurant
www.campdebucherons.com
St-André-de-Restigouche
Sites offering water and electricity in the hart of the village
Muncipality
(418) 865-2234
What are the main activities in the area?
Hunting and fishing
Pierre D’Amours Guide
254 Route 132,
Matapédia
G0J 1V0
Tel : (418) 788-5632
Accommodation in lodges
Services : Black salmon fishing, salmon fishing, equipement available, duck hunting, moose hunting and more adventures...
www.pierredamours.com
damoursp@nbnet.nb.ca
Lookouts and natural sites
Lookout (Belvédère des Deux-Rivières)
Description : Intermediate hiking trail of 1 km offering a spectacular view of 
Matapédia village and the meeting of the Matapedia and Restigouche River. Tables and toilet close by.
Access : At Matapédia, In front of the drug store on route 132 and where the Iternationnal Appalachian Trail starts.
Lookout(Belvédère Horizon de Rêve)
Description : Easy trail of 500 m that brings you to a magical view of the Restigouche river and Brandy Brook fishing lodge at 300 m altitude.
Tables, benches and outhouse.
Access : At St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, falow principale road and take rang St-Hermel Sud road and falow blue signs.
Robitaille Falls
Description: Intermediate 2 km nature trail bringing you to a series of natural falls 
deep in a little gorge.
Accès : At St-Alexis-de-Matapédia, Take rang St-Benoît road and falow rang St-Dominique road.
Lookout St-Jean
Description
: Site just beside parking lot offering a magnificent
view of the Restigouche River from high up. There's signs with maps of
different nature hiking trails with information of forest exploitation
tests. Tables and benches on site.
Pico Falls, St-André-de-Restigouche
Description
: Falls of around 50 feet accessible by a hiking trail of 1 km with 
a series of wooden stairs. This breathtaking fall is part of quebec's guides book (Guide des chutes du Québec). Tables and benches at the falls.
Acces : At St-André-de-Restigouche, take le Petit Rang road, from principale road.
360° observatory tour
Description :
Wooden tour situaded on one of the region most elevated places. It offers a spectacular 360° view of the natural region. On clear days, you are able to see for 100 of km
Acces : From route 132, take Rang Lagacé road in direction of de St-André-de-Restigouche. Drive for a distance of about 10 km and you will see a sign indicating the tour observatory.
Lookout (Le Soleil d’or)
Description : Hiking trails and lookout lets ou see the Restigouche River and 
Red pine
fishing lodge. On site: camping, lodge for rent, kids playground.
