Scenic route La Tuque-Parent

From La Tuque, visitors head to Wemotaci, by forest road 461(25). Before arriving in Sanmaur, at the intersection of forest road 450, visitors have two travel options: * take forest road 450 (south) passing over the dam at the mouth of Lac Châteauvert; continue along the Caginetti river, then lakes du Chef, Baie and Lavigne; continue to go through the village of Casey; or * continue on the 461 (25) to the bridge over the Manouane river, which must then be crossed rather than going to Wemotaci; follow the south bank of the Blanche river, then follow the north bank of the Ruban river, to Casey. From Casey, continue on the 451 (25) (west), along a segment of the course of the Bazin river (Lac du Tremblay) before arriving in the village of Parent. The Parent sector is a favorite with all-terrain and outdoor motor sports enthusiasts. Access to Parent is possible by Via Rail train, forest roads, snowmobile, off-road vehicle and by air. The visit to the top of Radar Mountain is a must. Long ago, during the Cold War, a high-powered radar was installed on this mountain by the Canadian armed forces; part of the village was dedicated to the Canadian military. At the top, visitors contemplate the panorama for up to 20 km on a clear day. In addition, the canoe-camping circuit of the Bazin River is renamed and mapped; this stream crosses the village of Parent.

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Getting there

From La Tuque...