Maria-Chapdelaine County blends northern-lake scenery with a down-to-earth lifestyle built around its resourceful communities. From the confluence of the Mistassini and Mistassibi rivers in Dolbeau-Mistassini to the farmland and forest edges of Normandin and Péribonka, residents enjoy quick access to trails, water, and wide-open sky. The county’s outdoor culture is front and center at the Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du Lac Saint-Jean, where whitewater, hiking, and fatbiking routes are mapped across a vast riverscape.
Cyclists loop the shoreline on the Véloroute des Bleuets, stopping at farm stands and beaches, while anglers and paddlers head into the Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan for quiet lakes and starry nights. Summer brings lake breezes and the family-friendly Festival du Bleuet de Dolbeau‑Mistassini, and literature lovers make their way to the Musée Louis‑Hémon in Péribonka. Day trips are easy to the sandy peninsulas and bike paths of Parc national de la Pointe‑Taillon, and wildlife fans can pair it with a visit to Saint‑Félicien.
Families are well served by the Centre de services scolaire du Pays‑des‑Bleuets, with neighborhood elementary and secondary schools across the county. For post-secondary pathways, the Cégep de Saint‑Félicien supports regional programs, including the study center in Dolbeau‑Mistassini. Housing options range from riverfront single‑family homes to practical in‑town condos, with space for gardens, garages, and gear.
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