25 May 2021
Sustainable tourism: Contact Nature interview in Tourismexpress
Contact Nature: interview with this Saguenay company, leader in sustainable tourism in Quebec, by Jean-Michel Perron (French) On May 25, 2021, Tourismexpress published an article in which our Managing Director Marc-André Galbrand and our Head of Sustainable Development Jenny Vandal are interviewed about Contact Nature’s vision for sustainable tourism. Je ne connais aucune autre entreprise […]
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22 April 2021
An eco-responsible rating of 75%
As you know, at Contact Nature, we work actively to integrate the principles of sustainable development into all of our operations and to take the necessary measures to reduce our environmental, social and economic impacts. In this sense, we have participated in the eco-responsible Les Pages Vertes certification program. It is with pride that we […]
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19 April 2021
Contact Nature donates 1% of its annual sales to the 1% For the Planet fund
In March 2020, our Okwari Le Fjord division announced its international collective participation 1% For the Planet. Today we go further! It is now Contact Nature in its entirety, all divisions combined, which proudly participates in 1% For the Planet and which donates 1% of its annual sales to the Outdoor 1% for the Planet […]
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16 April 2021
A positive carbon footprint for Contact Nature!
Did you know that Contact Nature annually offsets its greenhouse gas emissions for its travel and use of electronic devices, in order to help reduce CO2 in the atmosphere? In addition, Contact Nature goes beyond simple compensation thanks to the preventive status for the climate in order to capture past emissions and for future generations. […]
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8 March 2021
New! The mini-shacks arrive at the Campground Au jardin de mon père
As soon as the campgroud opens for the 2021 season, you will have access to something new: the rental of mini-shacks. There are 7 units, just like those currently at the Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre. The installation will be finalized in the spring, and more photos will follow. For more details and to book, it’s here!
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23 February 2021
Admission of the red zone population // Bec-Scie
The easing of sanitary measures allowed the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to enter an orange zone on February 8th, 2021. However, we must be careful as to where our visitors come from. This is why we do not rent our yurts and cross-country ski equipment to people from red zones. For this population, only the rental of […]
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9 February 2021
New Attraction Passports at Contact Nature
There is still time to enjoy the outdoors and the winter at a lower price with Passports Attractions. A passport is the perfect opportunity to try out or enjoy several activities at the same time. We have two Attraction Passports at more than 40% off to offer you: The Adventure and Alpine Skiing Pass: This […]
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8 February 2021
The big comeback of rentig yurts
On February 2, the government of Quebec announced a relaxation of the rules in Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean. From today February 8, we are now in the orange zone, allowing us to reopen the rental of our yurts ready to camp. This unique all-inclusive winter campsite is ideal for the family. You can book your stay now […]
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5 February 2021
Resumption of dog sledding activities
Hooray! Outdoor guided activities in groups of up to 8 people can resume from Monday February 8! Reservations for dog sledding are now reopened! Treat yourself to a one-hour hike along the Rivière-À-Mars. Possibility to drive your own team! See the details. Book online Reservation by phone at 418 697-5132.
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4 February 2021
Extended groundfish season
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today announced that the ice fishing season for groundfish in the Saguenay Fjord will be extended by one week and will end on March 14, 2021. We are pleased to note the openness of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard to our requests! They showed great listening […]
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23 January 2021
Crack on the main road to Grande-Baie
A major crack currently crosses the main road in the ice fishing village of Grande-Baie. The ice thickness near the crack is only 3 inches. This situation beyond our control prevents snow removal operations in this village, and will therefore delay boarding at Grande-Baie. Note that according to the last ice measurements of Friday January […]
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22 January 2021
Collaboration requested
That’s it! Several of you will be fishing for groundfish tomorrow! The cold has arrived and the season can finally begin. In order not to interfere with the approaching boarding, we ask for your cooperation in avoiding drilling holes in the streets of the villages on ice and on the grounds. Even though the bay […]
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21 January 2021
Start of the fatbike season
It is now possible for everyone to rent bikes with oversized tires and to explore the trails provided for this purpose. Enjoy more than 6.4 km spread over two trails entirely dedicated to fatbikes! The number of fatbikes is limited, so we invite you, especially in anticipation of the weekend, to call the Bec-Scie reception […]
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19 January 2021
Results of measurements and demarcation at Anse-à-Benjamin
The first measurements have been completed in the village on ice of Anse-à-Benjamin. The average effective ice thickness over this entire site is 9.75 inches. The demarcation activities will begin tomorrow, January 20 at Anse-à-Benjamin. Grande-Baie New measurements will be taken this week for the ice fishing village of Grande-Baie. Remember that the demarcation of […]
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15 January 2021
Schedule change at Bec-Scie
Starting this week, the reception of the Bec-Scie Outdoor Center will close at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. The family track will be lit and equipment rental will be available. To all those who will borrow equipment, please return it before 7:00 p.m. You will all be invited to obtain your access rights online […]
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