Name of Trail: Le Pekan Location: Mont-Orford National Park Access Fee: Park entrance fee 8.50$ Distance: 9.4 km (roundtrip) Estimated Time: 3:15 Elevation: 95 metres Level: Intermediate Description of Le Pekan Trail Le Pekan trail is correctly listed as being 9.4km from the start at the Centre de Decouverte le Cerisier to the Castor Refuge (return trip). But, I would actually break the hike down in two parts. Le Pekan...
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Visiting Capelton Mine in the Eastern Townships
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Le musée international d’art naïf in Magog, Quebec
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An Afternoon on board the Orford Express Tourist Train
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Day trip to Coaticook, Quebec: Three things to do
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Memphremagog Wine and Food Tasting Tour
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Biking in Yamaska National Park (SEPAQ)
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Cross-Country Skiing at Mont-Orford National Park
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