Introducing Rivière du Loup
Its curious name (the Wolf River) either refers to seals (sea wolves), an Amerindian tribe or a 17th-century French ship, but one thing is certain: Rivière du Loup is a town of some distinction. Its key position on the fur and postal routes between the Maritimes and the St Lawrence made it the main town in eastern Québec during the 19th century. Formerly an English-speaking town, it was planned according to the British model, with open spaces in front of grand buildings such as the Gothic silver-roofed St Patrice. Having declined in the early 20th century, it’s booming again, with one of the province’s highest birthrates, as well as an influx of urban runaways and graduates returning to their beautiful birthplace.
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The tourist office (418-862-1981; www.tourisme rivereduloup.ca; 189 Boul de l’Hôtel de Ville; 8:30am-9pm late Jun–early Sep, 8:30-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat & Sun early Sep–early Oct, 8:30-4:30pm Mon-Fri early Oct–late Jun) has internet access and a free Old Town walking map.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Cabano, QC
by lightup25 01 December 2009
Just spent a night in Cabano, QC this past weekend and thought I'd mention this beautiful little town on here. It's a very small town…
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Re: Best food stops in the Bas-Saint-Laurent?
by guenimo 27 July 2009
If you plan to stop around Rivière-du-Loup, there is a restaurant named Le Boucaneux. They are known for seafood but the best thing is…
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RE: Bus from Halifax to Quebec City
by Ben 27 April 2009
Yes there are bus between Halifax and Québec, but from 2 different companies. You will have to change company at one point (could be Rivière…
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