3 / 5 - One review
How to get there
45 minutes by road from Quebec
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
One day
Duchesnay (Canada)
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Mathieu Nivelles
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Station Touristique Duchesnay was built on the site of the old logging station of Duchesnay which was created 80 years ago. Another proof that forestry often preempted tourism in wild natural areas.
My suggestion:
Whenever I go to Duchesnay I always notice the School of Forestry and Wood Technology at the entrance. Most people go there for its beauty and the fresh air but we shouldn't forget its forestry history.
Summary:
If you want to explore Canada's immense nature whilst staying near a big town the resort of Duchesnay is ideal. The old logging station gave up some of its land to build Station Touristique Duchesnay. The new school was inaugurated in 2001 and Auberge Duchesnay opened in 2003. You can rent a room or a whole lodge, and indulge in open air activities like snowshoeing, skating or cross-country skiing.
As well as the Auberge, the resort has some more unusual activities: a Scandinavian style spa, an Inukshuk maze, paddle surfing, Hok skiing, and black bear watching, in complete safety obviously. The resort is part of a sustainable development programme.
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Mathieu Nivelles
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