Just an hour north of Sugarloaf, on the shores of Lac Megantic, is the Village of Piopolis, home to Hebergement aux Cinq Sens, yurts & hospitality, for a romantic get-away, or a base for outdoors adventures on the Mt. Gosford & Megantic trails, or on the Lake: winter, & all seasons!
“See, Smell, Feel, Taste & Listen”
www.auxcinqsens.ca is the website: if you want a great escape, it is so close & yet a whole country away! & the dollar exchange makes is downright cheap for U.S. visitors….!!
Marc Bedard on Lac Megantic’s progress after last Summer’s derailment PART II
Marc Bedard, who works at Trafisa, talks with WSKI about the struggles and progress the town is making after the 4th largest rail disaster in Canada’s History. On July 6, 2013 a train transporting crude oil derailed causing an explosion that killed 47 people and destroyed 30 buildings – half of Lac Megantic’s Downtown area. He shared pictures of landmarks being torn down and new construction taking place as the determined community undergoes the extraordinary task of not only rebuilding the downtown area but also relocating it.
Marc Bedard on Lac Megantic’s progress after last Summer’s derailment PART I
Marc Bedard, who works at Trafisa, talks with WSKI about the struggles and progress the town is making after the 4th largest rail disaster in Canada’s History. On July 6, 2013 a train transporting crude oil derailed causing an explosion that killed 47 people and destroyed 30 buildings – half of Lac Megantic’s Downtown area. He shared pictures of landmarks being torn down and new construction taking place as the determined community undergoes the extraordinary task of not only rebuilding the downtown area but also relocating it.
Pack your passport for a Day-trip North for a Quebec Adventure
Brush off your “Bonjour” & “Merci!” One hour from Sugarloaf, via the Rt 27 Scenic Byway north to Canada, is the Megantic Region of Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Fabulous French cuisine, Quebec culture & a TON of activities & events make this region a uniquely intriguing neighbor for the western mountains of Maine. Adventure is part of the Quebec Psyche, for sure! From casual fun to extreme challenges such as the International (12 mile length) Lac Megantic swim, to the incredible Observatory atop Mt. Megantic, there is something for everyone, & all with that wonderful French Canadian flavor that you can’t experience anywhere else: www.tourisme-megantic.com. [Read more…]
