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November 16, 2021

Cultural tourism in Petite Nation

Come back down to Earth,

It means taking (all) the time you need to enjoy life.

In Petite Nation, in the heart of villages and along country roads, a thousand and one attractions and landscapes are ready to surprise and dazzle you. Our region is the perfect place to fill up on memories, both literally and figuratively. Your hikes family, loved ones, or friends promise to be rich in emotions, discoveries, and unforgettable moments.

Our event calendar has a well-established reputation. Throughout the year, the range of activities on offer stands out for its richness and diversity. Festivals, events, and shows energize our communities and enhance visitors' stays. To make sure you don't miss anything, stay tuned and keep an eye on social media and websites!

To plan your hikes, check out the latest edition of the tourist map "En Petite Nation – Revenez sur Terre" (In Petite Nation – Come Back Down to Earth).

Artists and artisans in the cultural sector have adapted to the "new reality" by drawing on their creativity. They offer activities and experiences that comply with current health guidelines.

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Visits to artists' studios, art galleries, and shops

More than fifty galleries, shops, and exhibition spaces allow you to appreciate the talent of local creators. Some of them offer introductory or advanced workshops in the arts and crafts, with a variety of options available. Here is a sample:

Would you like to discover the history of the region?

Explore our interpretive trails! Signs, maps, and brochures have been designed to enrich your hikes Chénéville, Lac-Simon, Papineauville, Duhamel, Montebello, andSaint-André-Avellin.

During your impromptu walks, wayside crosses, caves, churches, and cemeteries will catch your eye. This is hardly surprising, as there are 70 wayside crosses and calvaries, 34 cemeteries, and 30 places of worship listed in Petite Nation. All these elements of our cultural heritage tell the story of our history.

 

 

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Distinctive landscapes and panoramas

  • Grosleau Lake Road and5th Range North in Ripon
  • The Saint-Charles coast and Chemin de la Rouge, from Papineauville
  • Saint-Joseph-West Road and Ste-Julie-East Road in Saint-André-Avellin
  • The paths and streets bordering the Montebello golf course (on Mount Westcott)
  • Galipeau Street, south of Route 148, in Thurso
  • The section of Route 315 in Mayo, where Saint Malachy's Church and the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock are located, is truly magnificent!

An open-air museum: the five sites of the 2013 to 2021 editions of the in situ art symposium.

This initiative by the Papineau RCM Cultural Action Center is being carried out in collaboration with local municipalities.

  • Namur: Municipal park and in front of the town hall, works created in 2013 under the theme My cabin in Canada.
  • Duhamel: Near the town hall, works created in 2015 under the theme Peoples of the Woods.
  • Plaisance: Dollard-des-Ormeaux picnic area and town hall façade, works created in 2017, under the theme Peoples of the Rivers.
  • Val-des-Bois: near the Community Center, works created in 2019, under the theme The Energy of the Hare.
  • Thurso: along the Dufferin Street bike path, works created in 2021 under the theme Of Wood, Iron, and Water.

Marie-France Bertrand
Cultural Development Officer at the Papineau Regional County Municipality

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