Saint-René-de-Matane
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A place where one feels like… a salmon in the water!
Saint-René, through the heart of which runs the Matane River, is renowned for salmon fishing. Several waterways meet up in this area, such as the Petite rivière Matane and the Ruisseau Gagnon. The two covered bridges, The Jean-Chassé bridge, built in 1945 and the Francois-Gagnon bridge, built in 1942 are the village’s architectural gems and must be seen.
Furthermore, by taking Route 195 southward, you will reach the Réserve faunique de Matane (Matane Wildlife Reserve). The Wildlife Reserve offers an aboudance of nature, outdoor and mild adventure activities.
This trail runs across the Gaspésie with over 650 kilometres of trail for short and long excursions. The Matane Wildlife Reserve section of the trail passes through the Chic-Chocs for over 100 kilometres (moose included), with lodging in campgrounds with platforms and enclosed shelters.
