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Golf and Nature Stay around Lake Mégantic

68 km

8 stops

2 days

This two-day itinerary in the Mégantic region will guide you as it combines your passion for golf with great nature discoveries. The Eastern Townships are serving you one of their most pristine regions on a silver platter by introducing you to spectacular mountain views, peaceful towns/villages, a dazzling star-filled sky and, of course, an exceptional golf course!

  • Day 1
  • Day 2

Taking on the Challenges of Club de Golf du Lac Mégantic

Practise your favourite sport in an exceptional natural environment. The Club de Golf du Lac Mégantic, located in the heart of the Route des Sommets, offers a highly varied playing field with spectacular views of the Maine mountains and Lake Mégantic. You certainly won’t be bored when you take on this 18-hole course! Each hole has its own distinctive features and offers different challenges to suit your skill level. Have fun on the well-designed fairways with their water obstacles while enjoying the magnificent forest setting as you aim for an optimum score.
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Admire the View from the Hautes Appalaches Observation Tower

Congratulations! You’ve played a great round on one of the most iconic golf courses in the Eastern Townships. If you decide (and we recommend you do) to head out towards Lac-Mégantic, be sure to make a quick stop at the Hautes Appalaches Observation Tower. Just 10 metres high, it’s more than enough to give you a superb view of the lake and the Mégantic region! It’s also rumoured that the sunset here is magnificent…
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Meet Up With Your Friends at Lac-Mégantic

Outdoor enthusiasts will agree that Lac-Mégantic is an ideal gathering destination. Whatever the season, the natural environment around the town becomes a hub for a host of activities and outdoor pursuits (hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, etc.). Also, as well as a pleasant walk along the lake, you’ll also find a number of fine restaurants happy to welcome you. La Garnison microbrewery and the Musi-Café restaurant (to name but two) are among the local institutions here. In short, Lac-Mégantic is the perfect destination for a pleasant end to a golf day!
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Spend the Night at Camping Aventure Mégantic

Just 8 minutes from downtown Lac-Mégantic, the ready-to-camp Camping Aventure Mégantic invites you to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. Did you know that the Mégantic region is particularly well known for being an International Dark Sky Reserve? Staying outside of the town centre for the night is therefore a good idea if you want to admire the night sky. On site, you’ll feel like you’re in the heart of the forest, but with all the comforts of home. The wooden Pods, Cabanias, Apodis and Yurts offer the perfect accommodations for a nature immersion. Psst... if it’s not too late, when you arrive, go for a swim in one of the campground’s two heated pools!
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Waking up on the Scotch Cap Trail

Start the day by warming up your muscles on the Scotch Cap trail. This short 3 km hike is a quick climb (30 to 45 minutes) offering a breathtaking panorama! You’ll be able to appreciate all the beauty of the Mégantic region from two different perspectives. On your left, you’ll enjoy a view overlooking the border region framed by the Appalachian Mountains, and on the opposite side, the lush green massif of Mont Mégantic. You can easily reach the trailhead, which is on Route 263, by driving towards Piopolis from Camping Aventure Mégantic.
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Laze Away Time in Piopolis

In the late morning, stop by the charming village of Piopolis. You’ll discover that the serene ambiance here is a cordial invitation to slow down the pace. With its flower-filled streets and views of Lake Mégantic in the background, it’s easy to imagine yourself being able to suspend time here. As you’re daydreaming on the dock, observe the slow, harmonious dance of the boats as they drift by here and there. Then, prompted by your curiosity, rummage for a hidden treasure in the village centre’s second-hand shop, L’Est Passe-Temps, to find a wonderful souvenir! Among the many villages that make up the soul of the Eastern Townships, Piopolis is one of the 10 Cœurs Villageois, and the pride of the region.
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Relax on the Terrace of the Auberge au Soleil Levant

At just a short distance from the Piopolis municipal marina, the beautiful wooden terrace of the Auberge au Soleil Levant welcomes you. Covered with vines in summer, it gives you the impression you’re visiting some long-time friends. Is it the delicious home cooking or the rustic decor? One thing’s certain: you’ll feel good here and you’ll eat well (wait, that’s two things!). On the menu, you’ll find plenty of seafood dishes such as mussels in white wine, coquilles Saint-Jacques and garlic shrimp... perfect for creating a vacation ambiance during your lunch break.
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Taking an Interest in the Stars Above at the ASTROlab

End your stay in the Mégantic region with a visit to the not-to-be-missed ASTROlab. Located at the foot of the Parc National du Mont-Mégantic, this interpretation centre will immerse you in the mysterious and fascinating world of astronomy. What could be more natural when you consider that the centre is located in the heart of an International Dark Sky Reserve? By day, walk through the exhibition hall and take in the 4K projections, before heading up to the summit to visit the observatory. In the evening, take part in one of the many astronomy evenings where you can discover the Stardust Show and learn more about our cosmos.
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