Tourist routes
Two tourist routes, marked by blue road signs, crisscross the territory,. Each one has its own charms and attractions, allowing you to discover the history and beauty of the region. Following the Route des Frontières and the Monts Notre-Dame, you will be plunged into the heart of the Temiscouatan way of life.
The Route des Frontières (The Border Route) (route 289) The route is accessible near the St. Lawrence River via Saint-André and Saint-Alexandre in the county of Kamouraska. It then follows the Quebec border, with the state of Maine and then with New Brunswick, taking you through the municipalities of Pohénégamook, Rivière-Bleue, Saint-Marc-du-Lac-Long and Saint-Jean-de- la-Lande. The Route des Frontières is 95 km of happiness and varied scenery! While you are in the area, take the opportunity to discover Saint-Athanase and Packington.
The Route des Monts Notre-Dame (the Route of the Notre Dame Mountains) (routes 232 and 295) This 186 km route starts at Sainte-Luce, on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, crosses the highlands of Neigette and the entire eastern sector of Témiscouata and ends at Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande. The picturesque villages of Lac-des-Aigles and nearby Biencourt, Saint-Michel-du-Squatec, Lejeune, Auclair, Saint-Juste-du-Lac and Dégelis are charming, with many panoramic views. Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted with LakeTémiscouata National Park which is located in this area.
The Claude-Béchard highway (A. 85 / Trans-Canada Highway) is a central axis leading to New Brunswick. You will cross the mountainous terrain of Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata and Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! before reaching the majestic valley of Lake Témiscouata and the town of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano and Notre-Dame-du-Lac districts) and finally Dégelis. For a breathtaking view of Lake Témiscouata, take the Chemin des Mille-Couleurs between Notre-Dame-du-Lac and Dégelis. There is also beautiful scenery to discover at Saint-Pierre-de-Lamy, Saint-Elzéar-de-Témiscouata and Saint-Eusèbe.