Top 8 Places to Visit in
Manawan | Quebec
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Lake Kempt
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Manawan is a reserve on Lake Kempt’s shore, a gorgeous body of water that makes up an important part of the Atikamekw heritage and lifeways. Traditionally the lake has been an important source of food and transportation, with the water allowing the larger game to be moved by canoe. At the same time, the bountiful […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/outdoor-adventures
Sugar House Time
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April The Atikamekw people invite you to visit their sugar house, the traditional maple syrup production site. It is said that it is by observing a squirrel drinking sugar water from a maple tree that the first Native, several hundred years ago, began to collect water and boil it to make maple syrup and then […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/guided-tours/sugar-house-time
Workshops: Legends, Language, Crafts, Music, and Herbs
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The Atikamekw people offer several workshops for deepening your knowledge and understanding of the Atikamekw nation, providing you with the opportunity to learn about the rich history, heritage, and cultural inheritance of the Atikamekw people. Workshops are offered on the traditional language of the Atikamekw and the legends that are foundational to the culture and […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/heritage-and-culture
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Snowmobile / ATV
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Given its snow quality and the trails’ maintenance, northern Lanaudière and Mauricie is a paradise for snowmobilers and ATV riders. On the federated Trans-Québec trail # 33, the Manawan Native Reserve is an unavoidable stop now offering all services (accommodation, food, gas, mechanics, tourist information). Packages for snowmobilers are offered at the Manawan Inn for […]
- 80, Metabeckeka, QC J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/outdoor-adventures/snowmobile-atv
Tour of the Manawan Community
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Share the lives of the 2600 residents of Manawan. We invite you to a guided walking tour of 4 hours, including a visit to the Band Council, the church, the two schools, the community radio station, the grocery store, the Atikamekw police station and two craftsmen at their residence. The church’s unique interiors reveal birch […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/guided-tours/visit-the-community
Snowshoe Expeditions
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In recent years, snowshoe expeditions between the three Atikamekw communities (Obedjiwan, Wemotaci) have been organized mainly for young people. But as a visitor, it is possible, in the winter and spring, to experience snowshoeing during a stay in Manawan. A 300 km circuit project with rustic cottages and certified Atikamekw guides is currently developing. It […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/activities/outdoor-adventures/snowshoeing
Matakan Traditional Site and Experience
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The Atikamekw people have set up a traditional Native site near Manawan in the wilderness on the Kempt Lake: Matakan. They invite you to experience a night in a teepee, engaging in authentic and memorable exchanges with nature and Atikamekw culture. You will be allowed to engage with all the workshops on offer, a rabaska […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/packages/summer-packages/traditional-site-matakan-package
Pow Wow Package
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For the past eight years, the Pow Wow of Manawan has invited the Natives of Canada and visitors to a unique and colourful meeting that combines dance, music, crafts and traditional meals. Manawan tourism offers a “Teepee / Pow-wow” package of 2 nights and three days that combines admission to the Pow Wow and a […]
- 161 Simon-Ottawa, Manawan, QC, J0K 1M0
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- http://www.voyageamerindiens.com/en/packages/summer-packages/pow-wow-package