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 ATTRACTIONS
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| ASTROLab and Observatory visits of the National park of Mont-Mégantic |
 Phone: (819) 888-2941 / 1-800-665-6527
Fax: (819) 888-2943
E-mail: parc.mont-megantic@sepaq.com
Website: http://www.parcsquebec.com/ |
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Visit of the ASTROLab: situated on the base of the mountain Mégantic, the ASTROLab is a centre of activities in astronomy including a multimedia room high definition, 3 exhibitions and a observatory. The day visit proposes you a journey in the biggest enigma of all the times: what the Universe? This journey comes true in 3 parts: guided tour or free tour of the exhibition Of the bare eye in the visible spectre, watching a film high definition Cosmic Rhythms, guided tour or free tour the exhibition History and birth of the cosmos.
Visit of the Mont-Mégantic Observatory: discover the most successful telescope in Canada and get acquainted with its functioning as well as with the work and the researches by astronomers.
Guided tourted tour of the popular Observatory of Mont-Mégantic: manipulate the telescope and attend has the multimedia presentation The colours of the astronomy, a fascinating investigation of the world of the invisible light. 
Schedules:
From May 21 to June 23, 2005: Day activities: Saturdays ans Sundays at noon to 5 p.m.
ASTROLab Evening of Astronomy: Saturdays at 8 p.m. (upon reservations)
From June 24 to August 8, 2005: Day activities: Every days at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ASTROLab Evening of Astronomy: Every nights, except on Mondays, at 8 p.m. (upon reservations)
From July 12 to August 21, 2005: Popular Observatory Evening of Astronomy: Every nights, except on Mondays, at 7h30 p.m. (upon reservations)
From August 29 to October 9, 2005: Day activities: Saturdays ans Sundays at noon to 5 p.m. Available on week upon reservation. ASTROLab Evening of Astronomy: Saturdays at 7h30 p.m. (upon reservations)
Rate: Adult: $11 - $13.50 - $19.50
Student: $8.25 - $10.25 - $13.50
Family: $32 - $38
+ Park access
Address: 189, route du Parc, Notre-Dame-des-Bois
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| Ferme d'interprétation de la brebis laitière |
Phone: (418) 443-2020
Fax: (418) 443-1018
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 Discover the milk of ewe to the Domaine des Travers du Roy, interpretation farm of milk of ewe situated in a charming village, Stratford.
Activities: presentation of the ovine dairy production and the guided tours of the farm.
Products of the shop: farmers cheeses and yogourt of milk of ewe, lamb (sausages, merguez sausages, spits, legs of lamb, chops, etc.), hand-made milk of ewe soap, wool, presents and souvenirs.
*** Do not forget your icebox to bring back your greedy provisions!
Farm visits: May trought Mid-October.
Thursday upon request (group tours only)
Friday to Sunday: 3 departures daily: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Shop schedule: Thursday at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rate: Adult :$6, Kid (3 to 17 years old): $4, Kid (under 7 years old): free
Address: 485, avenue Centrale Sud (route 161), Stratford
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| Maison du Granit |
Phone: (819) 549-2566
Fax: (819) 549-2566 / (819) 652-1002
E-mail: mailto:mgranit@megantic.net
Website: http://www.maisondugranit.ca/ |
 Discover The Maison du Granit an interpretation center that allows you to learn about techniques used by stonmasons today and in the past, throughout history. Industrial visits (July and August): $14.00. Also, we offer un family passport : $22
Exhibition «De la pierre à l'objet / From the stone to the object» Student works of the «École de Taille de Pierre» (School of stone cutting) of Lac-Mégantic. From May 26 to October 14, 2007.
Special activity: Sculpture live on July 6 until July 18, 2007
Invited artist: Philippe André (Bretagne/France). Creation of a monumental sculpture live in front public.
Opening date: End of May to mid October, variable hours
Rate: Adult: $8, Student:$6, Site access: $5
Address: 1989, route du Morne, C.P. 340, Lac-Drolet
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| National park of Mont-Mégantic |
Phone: (819) 888-2941 / 1-800-665-6527
Fax: (819) 888-2943
E-mail: parc.mont-megantic@sepaq.com
Website: http://www.parcsquebec.com/ |
At Parc national du Mont-Mégantic, mountains, valleys, ridges and hills combine in a unique, natural landscape of breathtaking vistas. From the earth to the stars enjoy a wonderful experience. The Parc offers guided tour of the observatories, unforgettable evenings of observation throught the telescope and visits of the ASRTOLab, astronomical interpretation center (exhibitions and multimedia show). Whatever your interest-hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, activities with nature or astronomy specialists, or an evening of stargazing Parc national du Mont-Mégantic has plenty to discover. Evening astronomy observation upon reservations. Unfortunately, every Monday, you can not see stars on the big telescop.
Theme 2005: Saturn: in the heart of the spatial exploration
Evening of astronomy in the ASTROLab: begin in the multimedia room with the following special presentations: the cosmic elevator: to begin, a journey of the Earth until the borders of the observable Universe! Odyssey towards Saturn: a special presentation on huge screen putting in star the history and the astonishing images of this probe reached destination in 2004. Saturn and Titan as you have never seen them! After the passage of Voyager probes I and II, at the beginning of 1980s, of numerous questions were raised about the planet in rings and about its strange moon Titan. It is in this period when was born the idea to send a probe which would not make that pass near the system of Saturn, but which would send into orbit around him to study it during several years. Fifteen years later, in 1997, was launched the double Cassini-Huygens probe, the most complex interplanetary project never you tested. Introduction in looks for stars and for The sky this evening. Lounge of Saturn: symbol of the beauty and the mysteries of the cosmos, the planet Saturn is for the honor this year! Visit our temporary exhibition and discover this majestic planet, its rings and its moons of a surprising variety. Also admire a magnificent replica of the probe Cassini-Huygens, launched in 1997 and reached Saturn in 2004. The evening continues with the observation of stars in telescopes outside as well as in the Observatory Velan. Good weather or bad weather, you will have stars height eyes, from 8:00 pm till 11:00 pm
Opening date: Summer: Mid-May to Mid-October.
Winter: December to the end of March.
Variable schedule
Rate: Variable, + Park access
Address: 189, route du Parc, Notre-Dame-des-Bois
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Wildlife Pavilion's complementary activity will entitle you to observe realty closed wild animals (17) outdoor up close. Interpretation boards along outside paths. Self-tour. Schedule: Open evey day from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm, of June 1st to mid-October. October to May: only on booking. Admission: adult /$5 5 à 15 ans /$3 0 à 4 ans /free Packages available with Wildlife Pavilion and Cruises of lake Aylmer. Please request!
Live the experience to grind you some flour in the Interpretation Center of the Moulin Bernier. This floor mill dating 1888 became museum and Cultural and Entertainment Center. The Bluets river and its dam in chunk of wood welcome you in the heart of the picturesque village of Courcelles.
Guided tour of an impressive collection of animals presented in panoramic scenes, hand, with which sets illustrate their environment. Souvenir shop / Area of picnic / coffee - terrace. Pakages available: cruise commented on the lake Aylmer and visit free of the center of Observation of the fauna (alive wild animals in enclosure).