À l'eau Péribonka
- Jul 25, 2026
- Last edition date
- Distance: 32km
About the race
La 23e édition du festival À l’eau Péribonka se déroule sur trois jours, du 23 au 25 juillet 2026. Cet événement est une célébration complète mêlant activités familiales, sportives, culturelles et festives au cœur de la municipalité de Péribonka.
Le festival propose une programmation riche avec des spectacles gratuits, des animations et des moments forts comme la traditionnelle traversée des nageurs et le souper des nageurs. L'ambiance est assurée par l'humoriste Simon Trottier, avec l'ajout cette année de deux scènes supplémentaires et des soirées 'after' au Bistr'eau pour prolonger les festivités.
Sources: Pointe-Taillon National Park · Manouane River (Péribonka River tributary)
Course
Départ de Péribonka, arrivée dans la rade de Roberval.
How to get there
À l'eau Péribonka
Where to stay
The Péribonka area offers a mix of rustic, nature-focused lodging. You will find small, locally-owned inns and cozy bed-and-breakfasts situated near the riverbanks, often converted from traditional riverside dwellings. For those preferring a more direct connection to the environment, camping options near the edge of Pointe-Taillon are standard. Expect prices to range from $80 to $180 CAD per night, depending on the proximity to the water and the level of service.
Things to do nearby
The weekend in Péribonka is defined by the Lac Saint-Jean basin. Visitors typically spend time kayaking or paddleboarding the shallower marsh channels to observe the local fauna. For land-based activities, the trails within the regional park offer extensive flat terrain for trekking, while the local cultural sites document the area's history of inland navigation and trade. Tasting regional berries and forest-foraged products is a staple of the local summer culinary scene.
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