Route 148

Description

What do the Waterways, the Route Verte and the Cycl-O-Route have in common? All three are located on Highway 148. Running alongside the Ottawa River, it's hardly surprising that Tourisme Outaouais chose this route to create the Chemins d'eau. Cyclists and motorcyclists will also appreciate this gentle route, with its unusual riverside scenery. Your route begins at Lochaber-Partie-Ouest, just past Gatineau. Whether you have your foot on the gas pedal or on the pedal, your eyes will tend to focus on the stretch of water and fields to the right. Too bad, because you'll miss the view of some impressive farms on the left. You'll then pass through the town of Guy-Lafleur, or Thurso. A huge factory awaits you at the entrance to the village, a small glimpse of the timber industry. Once you've passed through this small town, you'll quickly return to the beauty of the natural landscape. In fact, you'll be driving through Plaisance National Park. In Plaisance, you'll notice the stone entrance to this ornithological treasure trove of Quebec. The 148 then continues on to Papineauville, where you'll notice our territory's main high school. You'll also come across several international chain stores and restaurants. It's up to you to decide whether or not to stop. For many, it's a must. In Montebello, the next destination of your adventure, you'll find boutiques, local restaurants and more than appetizing products: cheese, chocolate and beers produced directly on site await you, as well as many tourist attractions. Once you've shopped, visited, learned, admired, tasted and eaten, you can continue on to the last municipality of the 148 in Petite Nation, Fassett. We'd love to hear more about this lovely community.