Entre
fleuve et rivière is an innovative cultural product which was launched in 2004
in the Centre-du-Québec
region. If you are on the lookout for a tourist experience
that is both entertaining and rewarding, our activities
will more than likely fill the bill.
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Strolls
Let yourself wander through
bygone times with one of our two tours. Choose to
be accompanied by an enthusiastic guide who will
show you the town by evoking its history and point
out the main points of interest. It’s a classic!
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Add a touch of the fantastic and « live »
Nicolet accompanied by one of its historical people,
Louis Fréchette (1839-1908). Mister Fréchette
was a writer of note who studied at Nicolet’s
Seminary and lived in town for many years. He will
fill you in on the past through stories and songs
and during the tour, he will point out buildings
of historical heritage, tourist attractions, cultural
sites and nature areas.
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You
have two itineraries to choose from :
The long stroll,
to meander through Nicolet’s streets, from
its west bank to its east.
The short stroll, a shorter itinerary
that can be done on foot or by bus, concentrating
on the east bank and the downtown area.
Reservations required. Schedule
and rates
Guiding
and accompaniement
If you wish to round out your Entre Fleuve et
Rivière tour by adding it to a tour of
other attractions, our guide will be happy to
accompany you.
Among other regional attractions awaiting your
discovery are : Museums, interpretation
centers, art galleries, a reservation and Native
Peoples’ museum, agrotourism, parks and
nature conservatories
Shedule
and rates
A stop along the way that'll make your mouth water
Let yourself go! You deserve it!
Stop by Galoto for a tasty lunch. Scrumptious
tidbits, hot out of the baker’s oven every
morning, are what await you at the Galoto Bakery,
only in Nicolet, and will certainly tickle your
taste buds. The same goes for their home-made
ice cream and sherbert. The Gourmet’s Stop
includes an assortment of pastry accompanied by
a beverage of your choice.
Reservations required. Prices vary according to
the number of persons and the products chosen.
Check it out!
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School
groups
 Are you looking for a
school outing within a course framework?
Among its goals, Entre Fleuve et Rrivière
has included education. With this in mind, our guided
tours touch on several subjects which may have some
bearing on your course content, specifically history,
geography, the arts, tourism and religious heritage.
Combine your tour with one or several attractions
related to your particular theme and you'll end
up with an outing that is both fun and rewarding.
Please contact us for further details.
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Circuits
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The City of Nicolet and the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional
Council area are chock-full of activities which
will allow you to include the Entre Fleuve
et Rivière tour of your choice within
the scope of a custom-made stay of a day or more.
Various thematic tours are in the making, such
as:
The Arts and culture • History and heritage
• Agrotourism• Nature and culture
The
Nicolet-Yamaska Office of Tourism will be
happy to show you what the area has to offer.
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In addition, Entre Fleuve et
Rivière is proud to be a member of
the Southern Quebec / Le Quebec du Sud club, an
international commercialization program, amongst
the Eastern Townships, the Centre-du-Quebec and
the Chaudière-Appalaches Tourist Associations. |
Organized groups
Entre Fleuve et Rivière guided
tour is already included in a package, entitled
« Art, history and heritage » of one
or two days’ duration. For more information
on this tour, please contact the Nicolet-Yamaska
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Entre Fleuve et Rivière
is pleased to welcome you
For information and reservations
:
Nicolet-Yamaska Office of Tourism
Telephone : (819) 293-6960 / 1 866 279-0444 ~ FAX :
(819) 293-6313
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