
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.
| 1 | | | Camping de la Petite Rivière | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 60 |
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Rate: $17-$23
| 2 | | | Gîte des Sommets | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 3 |
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Rate: $40/simple, $55/double
| 3 | | | International Appalachian Trail-Québec (IAT-QC) | | | Matane | | | | |

(access via the Matane Wildlife Reserve)
This trail runs across the Gaspésie with over 650 km
of trail for short and long excursions. TThe Matane Wildlife Reserve section of
the trail passes through the Chic-Chocs for over 100 km (moose included), with
lodging in campgrounds with platforms and enclosed shelters.
Free access to the
trail.
Find out about the routes and servi-ces (guides, transportation, maps,
etc.).
| 4 | | | Les Camps Tamagodi | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 12 |
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Rate: Cottage $40-$100/day, Camping starting at $15/day
| 5 | | | Les Chalets du Pont couvert | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 1 |
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| 6 | | | Matane Wildlife Reserve | | | Matane | | | | |

The Matane Wildlife Reserve has the largest number of
moose per square kilometre in all of Québec. Resort, fishing, moose watching,
interpretation centre and guided activities.
Schedule: June 4 to September 6, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Welcome station located 40 km south-east of Matane, via Route 195.
| 7 | | | Motel L'Aventure | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 9 |
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Rate: $30-$40
| 8 | | | Motel Métropole | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
| Nombre d'unité : 16 |
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Rate: $37-$40/simple, $54-$60/double
| 9 | | | Pisciculture Saint-René | | | Saint-René-de-Matane | | | | |
