Since 1963, the Tourist site Chute à l'Ours in Normandin has had the mission of offering citizens and tourists a variety of recreational facilities on an enchanting site, with concern for sustainable development.
Our values :
Meaning "Where you watch for the moose" in Ilnu, Ashuapmushuan has always played a major role in the lives of those who have roamed it for millennia. It was first used by Aboriginal populations to move from the Lac Saint-Jean watershed to that of James Bay and the Saint-Maurice River. Then, with the arrival of the first Europeans, it became one of the major channels of the fur route. It was through this route that the first settlers arrived at the Normandin sector in July, 1878.
In addition to its historical importance, the Ashuapmushuan River has an exceptional natural character. This is why, in 1962, its magnificent panoramas and the roaring of the ''Grande Chute à l'Ours'' chute prompted the Normandin municipal council to take steps to develop this area into a tourist centre. At the time, winters were economically difficult for many people, including farmers. In order to remedy unemployment, a winter work incentive program was established. In 1963, the program included the development of a tourist complex on Rang I, facing the Grande Chute à l'Ours. The engineering firm Morin et Doucet was responsible for drawing up the plans and supervising the work.
On February 4, 1963, the Corporation of the Canton of Normandin leased a site on lots 12 and 13 of Rang 3 from the Ministry of Lands and Forests, and was granted a right of way on lots 10 and 11 in order to access the site. The Department approved a 10-year lease at a rate of $25, with the obligation to make improvements of $5,000 to the land for the duration of the lease. The site is now the property of the City of Normandin, who manages it.
Sustainable development and environmental protection are part of our fundamental values. This is why we have put in place initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of our activities :
In case of a cancellation, the 50% deposit requested when booking will be entirely refunded if the renter request is made minimum 30 days from the date of the beginning of the stay. Otherwise, the deposit will be retained, with the exception of death or hospitalization. In case of death or hospitalization, a supporting evidence will be required for the refund.
Moving your stay
The renter may postpone his stay during the same season, if we are advised of this cancellation no later than 10 days before the date of arrival. After contacting us, a 10 day hold is granted for the choice of the new rental dates, otherwise the deposit is retained.
Shortening your stay
If a stay is cut short, the canceled nights are not refundable.
During the summer period (June to August), the daily entrance fees are :
*Summer 2021 : Access is free for Normandin citizen.
During the winter period, access is free for all visitors.
NO. For safety reasons, swimming is not allowed in the river.
Yes. An additional fee of $10 is required to set up an additional tent. Maximum one additional tent per campsite or rental cabin. Please note that additional tents are not allowed during the Volleyball Classic.
Cabins/rooms are available from 4 p.m. and must be vacated by 11 a.m. on the day of your departure.
A propane-BBQ rental costs 10 $. You can bring your own propane tank or buy one for an extra 13,92 $ + tx. Please inform at the reception.