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Contact Nature, an outdoor destination not to be missed!

Discover the must-see outdoor destination in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean! Each of our divisions offers a host of activities, regardless of the season. Fishing, camping, hiking, black bear observation, winter sports… these are just a few of the activities Contact Nature offers!
The canyon in winter
Rivière-à-Mars

Rivière-à-Mars

Salmon and sea trout fishing in a beautiful river nearby the city of La Baie!
Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre

Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre

Various outdoor activities in the most memorable landscapes of the region.
Ice fishing villages

Ice fishing villages

The Quebec winter at its best is in the heart of one of our two ice fishing villages.
Okwari Adventures

Okwari Adventures

Ecotourism at La Baie. Choose your outdoor adventure among our different summer or winter packages!
Campground Au jardin de mon père

Campground Au jardin de mon père

A 5-star campsite on a site on the edge of the Rivière-à-Mars.

Upcoming events

07
February

Additional Date! Moonlight Hike at Bec-Scie

As you like snowshoeing in the moonlight, the Bec-Scie outdoor center opens another date! On Friday February 7, 2020, meet at Bec-Scie de La Baie for a snowshoe hike in the moonlight. Follow the guide by the Rivière-à-Mars! 4 km hike in all. The moon will be 2 days away from being full. The...
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Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre
15
February

Snowshoe Dinner at Bec-Scie

The Bec-Scie Outdoor Center invites you to the annual snowshoe dinner on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Hike at 4:45 p.m. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. On the menu: chinese fondue with beef, glass of wine, vegetables, salad, potato, garlic bread, cheese, dessert and coffee or tea. Price: $ 30 + taxes...
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Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre
22
February

Festi-Frette

The Festi-Frette 2020 will take place on February 21 and 22! Centre-ville La Baie will soon announce the full program, including evening shows. Stay tuned! In the meantime, Contact Nature is revealing the schedule of activities for Saturday February 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...
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Ice fishing villages

News

Find here the latest news about our activities. Check out the divisions pages for more news.
16 January 2020

Beginning of Snow Removal from Ice Fishing Villages!

Snow removal operations officially started today! Snow removal is authorized on the entire Grande-Baie site and is partially authorized on the Anse-à-Benjamin site. Last measures for the village of Grande Baie: Average of 12.5 inches for groundfish streets Average of 10.75 inches for Éperlan street Last measures for the village of Anse-à-Benjamin: Average of 11.75 […]
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16 January 2020

Information on the Opening of the Ice Villages of La Baie

Contact Nature is currently analyzing the security level of ice fishing villages by considering the overall situation of the Saguenay. Discussions are underway with the Coast Guard, the Ice Operations Center, the Englobe firm and the Saguenay engineering service to ensure that the villages on ice are sufficiently safe. Contact Nature will communicate the embarkation […]
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12 January 2020

Fatbike rental

Did you know that you can rent fatbikes at the Bec-Scie Outdoor Center? We have two fatbike tracks, one of which runs along Rivière-à-Mars. Our tracks total 6 km and are maintained every day. The rental price is $ 25 + taxes for half a day. To try this famous winter bike, go to Bec-Scie! […]
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Thanks to our official partners for their valuable support. Consult the Partners page to find out about all our supporters.
Fédération Québécoise pour le Saumon Atlantique
Ville de Saguenay
Tourisme Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Tourisme Québec
Fondation de la faune du Québec
La Fondation pour la conservation du saumon atlantique
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