"Lac Sacacombie SAINTE-ALEXIS- DES-MONTS" Quebec Travelogue by Simonneeddy


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View of the Lake

The lake is called "LAC SACACOMBIE"
At present (NOV.15th 2002) the Television network from FRANCE are filming on a deserted Island on the lake " The program SURVIVOR"

Entrance road

New building under construction

This one is made of boards cut from logs of trees from the area.

Simonne and BEAVER

Bear SKIN

ANOTHER

Huge DEER HEAD

Hotel Sacacombie

OUR TRANSPORTATION

Simonne's uncle Tom's 2002 FORD LINCON.

Map how to get there

Main Entrance

SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF SAINTE-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS Quebec about 50 miles from TROIS RIVIERES and JOLIETTE. Constructed of trees cut in the area. All log construction.
A road had to be built through the mountains by blasting away several mountain tops and leveling out some of the huge hills. They also had to haul in sand for fill and gravel, The road is newly paved It is a thrilling ride up and down the hills, on a well built road.

4 Season Resort

SUMMER AND WINTER ACTIVITIES, HUSKY Dog sledding, Cross country Skiing,snowmobile rides on groomed trails,hiking, snowshoeing,SKID PLANE,diving under the ice, Spa,Massage.
In summer, Boating and canoeing,canoeing down a river,Skin diving,Kayak,swimming on a private beach,EXCELLENT FISHING,plane rides,water skiing,Forest walks on marked trails, nature trails,spa,massage,mountain bike,Horse back riding etc.

LOG ROOF OVER THE MAIN ENTRANCE

LOG CONSTRUCTION example

FIREPLACE AS YOU ENTER THE LOBBY

SIGN at entrance to lobby

VIEW OF THE DECKS

Outside overlooking the huge lake which has a 40 KM. shoreline and several islands.
There is a stairway leading down to the beach and dock. There are boats for rent and even a sea plane to take you on a tour of the area.

Right View of the lake from the deck

Visited here on Sat. May 26th 2002.
It is about 50 miles from Joliette by car.

  • Page Updated Nov 16, 2002
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    Redang Feb 16, 2008 at 7:44 AM Report Abuse

    So beautiful city, so awesome country!

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    jamiesno Dec 30, 2004 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Simmone and Eddy I am heading here for a couple days of the 2005 Carnival, so I got a couple great tips from your page, cheers :-)

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    masc4s Dec 2, 2004 at 3:54 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent overview of Quebec City. Super photo's, great tips. I used to live in Montreal. Thx for the memories :-)!

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    kenHuocj Oct 20, 2004 at 7:05 AM Report Abuse

    at last - we made it, a thanksgiving weekend - fall foliage was spectacular - regert not having visited earlier, but now i am ready for another visit ;-)))

  • dsantosh May 31, 2003 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

    Excellant pictures..superb narration...lot of nice tips..pages filled iwth useful information..Highly useful to a tourist...Nice work..

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    blaird Feb 17, 2003 at 9:05 AM Report Abuse

    great history!!!

  • koenraad_aps Jan 11, 2003 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

    Great city!

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    Pawtuxet Jan 6, 2003 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

    You've done a terrific job. Wish I had more pics of Quebec. Such a neat city. Must be time for me to go back.

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    globetrott Jan 6, 2003 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

    an interesting page with great infos and wonderful pics !

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    herzog63 Jan 3, 2003 at 5:21 PM Report Abuse

    Wow! I didn't know Quebec was the only "walled" city in North Amercica!! Great Page! Super info!!

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