One project, two spaces

espace nature Present a four-season tourism offering combining outdoor activities and culture.

Deployed in the development phase, the project aims to develop 35 km of trails, a graphite interpretation center with industrial tours, a service pavilion with a café-shop, and a 360-degree observation tower.

Sports Area

35 km network of multi-level trails

  • 18 km of mountain biking trails
  • 17 km of multi-use trails
  • Interpretation of flora and fauna
  • Observation tower with 360-degree view of the Haute-Matawinie region
  • Bike rental and repair station

Deployment and timetable

2024-2025
Construction of 18 km of mountain bike trails

  • Graphite sector with 15 enduro trails
  • Souche Sector | Skills park with 9 lanes and 3 jump courses
  • Bridge and walkway construction on trails
  • Parking Lot Development # 1

2026-2028
Development of 17 km of multi-use trails

  • The Nitaskinan area with 4 forest trails
  • Construction of the observation tower
  • Construction of parking lot #2

Cultural Area

Service pavilion

  • Welcome and ticketing
  • Graphite Interpretation Center
  • Industrial tours of the mine
  • Boutique café

Deployment and timetable

2024-2027

  • Construction of the service pavilion
  • Creation of the Graphite Interpretation Center
  • Café and boutique layout
  • Official opening

Site location

The Espace Nature outdoor and cultural center is located at 1501 Sagacité Road in the municipality of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, 9 km from the village center. The mountain bike trails are developed on a mountain near England Lake, and the multi-use trail is developed east of Pierres Lake.