Saint-Pascal brings together two contrasting landscapes: from Montagne Ă Coton, views stretch across the town, the plains, the St. Lawrence River and the Charlevoix region; at Parc des Sept-Chutes, the Kamouraska River and its waterfalls take center stage. Other highlights include a church with Neorenaissance architecture, a railway exhibit in the historic station and regional markets. Cultural history, nature and local products offer different ways to shape a stay.
Hiking and Landscapes
A moderately challenging hiking trail on Montagne à Coton is two kilometers round trip and climbs to 150 meters above sea level. Several viewpoints look out over Saint-Pascal, the plains, the St. Lawrence River and the Charlevoix region. Parking, rest areas and picnic tables add to the visitor facilities; information panels feature the legend of Père Coton.
At Parc des Sept-Chutes, an approximately six-kilometer, easy-to-moderate trail follows the Kamouraska River and passes through wooded plains and agricultural land. The park offers views of the river and its waterfalls; information panels and picnic tables are also available here. The two routes differ in length: two kilometers round trip on Montagne Ă Coton compared with about six kilometers along the river. Montagne Ă Coton is rated moderate, while the trail at Parc des Sept-Chutes ranges from easy to moderate. Both trails operate seasonally; check the seasonal information before your visit.
Church and Railway History
The church in Saint-Pascal is considered an architectural gem and is listed in Québec’s heritage register. It is designed in the Neorenaissance style. It was also the first church in Canada with a three-manual mechanical organ. Four angel statues associated with the church form a protected heritage ensemble. The wooden sculptures were created between 1891 and 1894, and in 1925, and are more than three meters tall.
The permanent exhibition Un train vers quelque part by artist Miguel Forest is housed in the historic Saint-Pascal railway station. It features life-size cutout figures waiting for the train. Arranged chronologically by decade, the figures illustrate the period when trains operated in Saint-Pascal, from 1859 to 1983.
Regional Products and Events
Marché de l’Expo invites visitors to shop for regional products in an exceptionally well-preserved historic building. The selection includes seasonal vegetables, bread, baked goods and viennoiseries, cold cuts, various meats, herbal products, cheese, mushrooms, ready-to-eat foods and crafts. Individual vendors and market hours may vary.
In July, the Kamouraska County agricultural and commercial exhibition takes place in the center of Saint-Pascal. Its tradition dates back to 1927. The program includes, among other things, livestock judging and a public market featuring regional products. Dates and programming may vary with each edition. The Bonjour la visite festival offers performances, entertainment, games and activities for children, friendly sports competitions and farm meals; its program may also change from one edition to the next. If you plan to include an event in your trip, check the dates for that specific edition.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Alexandre-De-Kamouraska, Saint-André, Saint-Pacôme, Kamouraska, Mont-Carmel
Go to the main travel overview: Kamouraska.
