TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Degelis Municipal Beach is a popular site, particularly during the summer season. It is a public beach with instructors to supervise visitors and ensure safety. A volleyball court is available for recreational use, and kayaking equipment can be rented in the park.
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Flowing through the town of Degelis is the Madawaska River, a body of water that spans over 15 kilometres and does not freeze over in the winter months. Because of this, many species of ducks can survive in this river. Bald eagles are sometimes spotted at this river.
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May
Hosted annually in Degelis, Le Tremplin Festival showcases emerging artists performing francophone music and live comedy shows.
Founded by retired teacher France M. Lavoie, it is an opportunity to share the francophone culture of Degelis with others. Artists, including André Sauvé and Boucar Diouf, performed here before pursuing other ventures. Thirty artists perform over the course of a week in May.
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Opened in 2019, the Couleur de Ble bakery is a local bakery located in the heart of Degelis. With several pastries, desserts, and bread to choose from, the bakery is locally operated by a team that is very passionate about baking. All bread is baked without any preservatives and organic flour.
Zec Owen is a controlled harvesting zone where residents and visitors can go hunting and fishing. Fishing season runs from May to November yearly and ends when white-tailed deer are no longer hunted. Part of this zone can be visited in Degelis, where one of the receiving stations is set up.
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In 1930, the St. John River Storage Company of New Brunswick built the dam at the intersection of the Madawaska River and Lake Témiscouata. It was then sold in 1963 to Hydro-Quebec and reconstructed in 1990. The dam now functions as a means of filtering and regulating the hydroelectric equipment’s water supply. A pedestrian bridge for visitors and cyclists offers a view of the water. There are interpretive and informative signs around the dam, explaining its history, specific dimensions, and details about the plants nearby.
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One of the historical sites of Degelis is Heritage Station. Originally the location of the old Témiscouata railway line, the site has been fully restored and currently serves as a bike shop. There are biking trails, including Le Petit Témis, nearby for visitors to enjoy, free of charge. Officers are available at the station for visitors to ask questions.
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