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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
Passe-du-Matelot at Bec-Scie Outdoor Center
Rivière-à-Mars

Rivière-à-Mars

Fish salmon and sea trout by immersing yourself in their world.
Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre

Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre

Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fatbike and harnessed canine sports 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

Dog sledding, ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing with passionate guides. Half day or full day!
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

23
February

New Date for the Fatbike Fjord Ride!

The activity that was scheduled to take place on February 9 is postponed to Saturday, February 23, 2019. Contact Nature, école du Millénaire and Go à Vélo present the Fatbike Fjord Ride! Departure from the Grande-Baie ice village at 1 pm 7 or 14 km (round trip) $ 25 + taxes $ 15 + taxes...
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Ice fishing villages
23
February

Snowshoe Dinner

Winter, snowshoe and good food lovers: the Bec-Scie Outdoor Center invites you to the snowshoe dinner ! Hike: Departure at 4:45 pm Dinner at 6:45 pm On the menu: Chinese beef fondue, vegetables, potato salad, garlic bread, cheese, dessert and coffee or tea 15% discount at the bar Price: $...
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Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre
24
February

Winter Pleasure - Bec-Scie for Free!

On Sunday, February 24 th, the Bec-Scie Outdoor Center gives you access to its snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fatbike and canine sports for FREE! Come enjoy the winter and invite your friends! Say you pay for their entry ... ;) Welcome...
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Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre

News

Find here the latest news about our activities. Check out the divisions pages for more news.
6 February 2019

Prevent Heating Oil Spills

To avoid spills of heating oil, get absorbent pads at the entrance of the ice villages as early as Thursday, February 7 th. Place these filters under the tank, line and carburetor to recover oil spills. Excerpt from municipal by-law: Oil heating is permitted inside fishing huts, provided that equipment [...]
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2 February 2019

Full boarding at Anse-à-Benjamin

On January 2 nd, 2019, Contact Nature announces full boarding at the Anse-à-Benjamin ice village. Only four lots remained below 18 inches last week. SEE THE MAP
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29 January 2019

REOPENED! – Temporary Closure of the Villages on Ice

Due to the current weather conditions, the Ville de Saguenay has asked Contact Nature to close the accesses of the two ice fishing villages to motor vehicles and trucks. Difficult visibility , the high winds and the accumulations of snow complicate the movements. Only people traveling on foot, by snowmobile [...]
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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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