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Municipality of La Bostonnais |
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Take Route 155 North. La Bostonnais is approximately 12 km (7.5 mi.) from the City of La Tuque.
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Founding year : |
1948 |
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Population : |
619 |
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Surface area : |
296 km2 (114 sq. mi.) |
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“La Bostonnais is named after an American from Boston who came to live with the Abenaki and whose origins became his surname. In 1823, Jean-Baptiste Bostonnais baptized a son in Trois-Rivières. The Bostonnais family had hunting grounds on the banks of the river, which has borne their name since at least the early 1800s.”
Source: Itinéraire toponymique de la Mauricie à l'Outaouais, Commission de toponymie du Québec
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Description: |
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The municipality is known for its two covered bridges and the Rivière Bostonnais, whose canoe route has been approved by the Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (Québec canoeing and kayaking federation). Many ATV trails run through the territory.
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Main attractions |
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Covered bridges :
The Ducharme covered bridge is located at municipality’s centre. Its “town-style” construction dates back to 1945. Near the bridge is a picnic area. The Thiffault covered bridge, located further north, was named after the owner of the adjacent lands.
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Rivière Bostonnais :
The Bostonnais represents a canoe route of over 90 km (55 mi.). A map indicating the river rapids and their levels of difficulty, portages and primitive campgrounds is available from the Fédération.
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Rest area :
This rest stop and picnic area has a magnificent view of the river. It also provides river access for canoeists and kayakers.
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Arts and crafts |
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Luc Baillargeon : |
(wildlife painter, landscape artist) |
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Michel Bélanger : |
(blacksmith) |
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Charles Larouche :
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Blacksmith farrier
525, rang Sut-Est, La Bostonnais (Québec) G9X 0A7
TPhone : 819 523-5512 / 819 523-0184
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Miel du Nord :
Julie Pagé |
(beekeeper, producer, distributor, retail sales)
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Points of sale :
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La Tuque :IGA, Marché Richelieu, Passions artisans, Esso Boulianne, Parc des chutes, Dépanneur LE, Marché Public
Mauricie : Maxi de la Mauricie |
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Accomodation |
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Gîte Domaine
Le Bostonnais
(“4 sun” classification)
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2000, route 155 Nord, La Bostonnais (Québec) G9X 0A7
Phone : 819 523-5127
www.gitescanada.com/domainelebostonnais
4 cottages (2 to 4 persons per cottage)
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Other services |
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Propane Expert |
Gas appliance sales and installation
1750, route 155 Nord
La Bostonnais (Québec) G9X 0A7
Phone: 819 523-3078
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Spectacle multimédia |
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"Réseau " (In french only)
Souper-spectacle : 2 Saturdays a month (June to September 2012)
Lieu : Sous-sol de l'église St-Jean-Bosco
Coût: 20 $/ adult and 12 $ / child
Information et reservation :
Charles 819 523-7382 -
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Manon 819 676-3452
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Dogskedding |
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Alaskan du Nord
740, Route 155 Nord, La Bostonnais (Québec) G9X 0A7
Phone : 819 676-3069 www.alaskandunord.com
Experience the unforgettable! Let our splendid Alaskan Huskies take you over groomed dogsled trails in an enchanting setting. Whether you’re travelling solo or in a group, a unique activity awaits.
Follow the trails of our boreal forest animals. You can even drive the team: you’ll receive basic training before setting off on the trail. Many packages are available. Spend the night at the Gîte Domaine Le Bostonnais, which has comfortable log cabins (available on reservation) and a set menu of French cuisine.
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Municipal activities |
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24 juin - St-Jean-Baptiste au Parc Ducharme
Inflatable bounce house for kids, petanque, horseshoes, public supper, activities, evening show, strawberry pie bake-off, traditional campfire.
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Gallery photos |
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Mise à jour le Lundi, 13 Février 2012 15:52 |
Municipalité de La Bostonnais
