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CheveryFrom Lower North Shore[edit] Village of Chevery, QuebecA village on the Lower North Shore of The Gulf of St. Lawrence. The community of Chevery is nestled between the magnificent La Croix (West) and the Netagamiou (East) rivers. This beachfront community faces the Golfe Saint Laurent and boasts access to over 8 km of sandy beaches, a vast network of inland wetlands, forest, fields, and tundra creating an ideal location for nature exploration and relaxation. The Bob Nunez Misty River Hiking Trail brings visitors through the tranquil forest to overlook the Netagamiou River and falls. A number of rest stops complete with picnic tables, benches, and sandy beached basins offer breathtaking views. The paved roads of Chevery are ideal for rollerblading, skateboarding, biking, while the long, sandy beaches of the community and surrounding area offer many water related sports and leisure activity opportunities. Hiking, biking, canoeing, boating, and swimming are just a few of the nature based activities that will keep tourists happy and healthy. A wealth of pristine wilderness and an endless ocean view will also inspire artists, photographers, poets, and naturalists alike. [edit] Interactive Map[edit] History of Cross River[edit] HealthCentre de santé et de services sociaux de la Basse Côte-Nord - Pointe de service Chevery (418) 787-2277 or (418) 787 3325 Chevery First Responders (418) 787-2277 Long Term Care (Harrington Harbour) (418) 795-3353 Info Sante 1-800-400-2572 [edit] Comité de Solidarité en Services Adaptés (CSSA)
[edit] Community Services and GroupsCaring and Sharing Community Garden ~ learn how to grow fresh vegetables and enjoy the camraderie of community gardening Centre de la Petite Enfance (CPE) Chevery - Milieu Familiale (418) 787-2139 $7.00 per day daycare service in a enriching and nurturing home daycare environment Cozy Corner Drop In Centre (418) 787-2107 Friendly, funfilled, adult supervised drop in centre for children of pre-school to Grade 6 ages. CLD: Centre local de développement Basse-Côte-Nord Email: cldbcn@globetrotter.net Telephone : 1-877-925-3226 Chevery Municipal Local Committee 418-787-2214 Chevery News Newspaper (published 2007-2008: May, July, September, November, January, March *See this website) netagamiouclc@hotmail.com Chevery Seniors Citizens Club (418) 787-2071 ~ mealsonwheels@globetrotter.net Chevery Sports Committee Chevery Community Volunteer Network & Rural Internship Institute (418) 787-2107 Do you have a few hours to volunteer? Are you looking for a way to give back while sharing your skills & knowledge? Volunteers from the community and away are welcome to contact us! There are as many ways to volunteer from here or away as there are volunteer projects to do! Chevery Harbour Authority President: Alexandre Dumas ~ alexandredumas@globetrotter.net Tourisme & Culture Chevery cheverytourism@hotmail.com Creative Arts and Sustainability Initiative Chevery Women's Group (418) 787-2106 Our annual Craft sale will be November 25, 2009 in the Chevery Community Hall. Eau-Naturelle Discovery Camp Eau-Naturelle Discovery Summer Camp
Municipalité de la Côte-Nord du Golfe St. Laurent (418) 787-2244 mcngsl@globetrotter.net Netagamiou Library The Netagamiou Library collection offers a wide selection of books, magazines, movies, music, board games and archives in both English and French. A Shut in Service is availabe for seniors and persons with a loss of autonomy as well as a monthly program of school and community literacy and cultural activities. The library is open to the public every Monday and Thursday evening from 6:30-9:00 p.m. (418) 787-2107. St. Michael's and All Angels Church Multifaith church: Anglican and United church, also shared by Catholic church. Check local listings for service schedule. Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers (Chevery & Harrington Habour Patrol) Weekly youth activities for Junior Canadian Rangers from September to June. Chevery Marina Committee Oversees development and management of Chevery Marina. Ask for local contact.. Chevery Harbour Athority Responsible for boat hauling ramp and onshore areas for boat storage. Canada Post - Chevery (418) 787-2317 [edit] TourismWhatever the season, there are many tourism sites and highlights to enjoy in Chevery. The following are just a few. For more information, Contact Tourism & Culture Chevery for more information about the tourism events, local points of interest, activities mentioned below: cheverytourism@hotmail.com. Bob Nunez Misty River Trail A walking trail that includes picnic area, observation points overlooking the impressive Netagamiou River falls, a sandy beach for swimming and relaxation, opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife observation. Community Beach Access to over 8 km of sandy beach bordering the community waterfront and offering a venue for activities such as walking, swimming, picnikcing, kayaking, etc. Cross River Peninsula Camping, whale watching, berry picking (Blackberry, Bakeapple, Redberry, Raspberry * depending on season) Chevery Covered Rink Chevery has a new covered rink for your winter skating pleasure. In the future, the venue will also be equipped for activity space/activities for all season. Chevery Community Green Space Pack a picnic lunch and take a walk through our scenic 1.5km walking trail. The green space offers a quiet wooded picnic area, trails that lead to the beach and beautiful view of the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence. Lucky visitors can see Arctic terns and even whales as they search for bait in the bay. "The History of Cross River" Exhibit Learn about the history of Chevery and the many people who worked side by side to build a strong, vibrant community gounded in a firm appreciation of our collective heritage and connection to the land, with an eye to future for innovations and sustainable development. Lending Library Traveling through our breathtaking, beach front community? Looking for a book or a magazine to read while on your visit? Check out the Lending Library at the Misty River Motel, Restaurant & Bar. You can borrow a book or leave one that you've read behind, if you're finished with it so others can enjoy a great read! Cross River Waterway Trail Bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking Netagamiou Falls Basin Collect clay and create original hand built clay sculptures, or enjoy a unique and revitalizing "clay bath" Sterant Island Observe the Artic Tern Colony which migrates back to Chevery each summer to raise their young in the sheltered, bait rich waters of Cross River, 200 meters off the beach (visible on the above map below the red indicator). St. Mary's Island Bird Sanctuary This spectacular sea bird colony is a protected area, accessible only with authorization and accompanyment of Environment Canada Wildlife Agents. The island is visible and disintguishable from the beach of Chevery by the lighthouse signal which warns captains of the rocky shores around the islands. Coast Community Snapshots Competition (ongoing) cheverytourism@hotmail.com Keep your eyes open and your digital camera handy to capture images of the many people & places that make the our comunity unique… send them to Tourisme & Culture Chevery!!! [edit] Chevery Festival of the Arts, Conference & Trade Show: JULY 26-31, 2010Coasters, Come Home!: 2010... will be the year to come “home” again. Launched in 2008 with the LNS CoastFest, Chevery will be once again hosting a Chevery Festival of the Arts, Conference & Trade Show. How long has it been since you came “home”? Bring your children, grandchildren, other family members and friends for an unforgettable experience! Make this a special year. Join in the celebration with family, friends, classmates, teammates, and fishing buddies, etc. The Coast is a vibrant, thriving region, one that is certainly worth a reunion visit. Chevery Festival of the Arts, Conference & Trade Show Brochure Link to brochure For those of you that have yet to experience the Lower North Shore… 2010 will be the year to “Follow in the footsteps of the explorers” and, in doing so, discover a part of Quebec that you will not soon forget! Festival of the Arts Most Coasters are multi talented and use traditional skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next over hundreds of years; skills which traditionally fulfilled both functional and creative purposes and that are still a part of daily Coast life. The Festival of the Arts will showcase and celebrate community heritage and culture; providing an opportunity to learn from local artisans or express your own creative talents while being immersed in and inspired by the pristine beauty of our natural environment. Guided tours of the community and surrounding area will permit artists and nature enthusiasts alike to explore and artistically chronicle the culture & area. Boat building, music, dance, poetry, story telling, painting, sculpture, drama, sewing, knitting, cooking, and so much more! Conference A one-day conference will offer entrepreneurs and artisans the opportunity to learn about the business side of the arts through lectures, hands on workshops. Trade Show Chevery was the site of a French fur trading and seal fishery post, which opened in the 1730s. A “Trading Post” will be reconstructed for artists and entrepreneurs in honour of this history as a symbolic and practical place of economic, cultural, and knowledge exchange. We're going to "Raise the Roof" Proceeds from the Festival of the Arts, Conference & Trade Show will be dedicated to the creation of a Chevery Arts & Culture Centre Inquiries Welcome Email us to sign up for a free festival news bulletin. Inquiries about how you or your organization may participate and/or become a sponsor are welcome and may be directed to: cheverytourism@hotmail.com. [edit] Learning & EducationNetagamiou School ~ Commission Scolaire du Littoral (418) 787-2201 Netagamiou Community Learning Centre (418) 787-2107 netagamiouclc@hotmail.com
[edit] Transportation: Airport, Marina, Snow Trail, FerryThere are numerous travel options which will bring you to Chevery. You can fly the local airline or book a chartered flight all year round. You can drive to Natashquan, QC (Route 138) then pilot your boat to Chevery's Marina; touring the breath taking shoreline by sea kayak, speed boat, or sail boat. You can enjoy the one day journey aboard the Relais Nordique (ferry boat) to Harrington Harbour, then catch the taxi boat to Chevery. Last but not least, you can ride the Snow Trail (La Route Blanche) by snow mobile during winter. For more information about these travle options, check out the contacts below. Air Labrador www.airlabrador.com (418) 787-2166 1-800-563-3042 Chevery Airport (418) 787-2166 Chevery Marina (418) 787-2244 Helicopteres Canadiens (418) 787-2218 Relais Nordique Harrington Harbour Wharf (418) 795-3205 Taxi Boat Service (418) 795-3230 [edit] Hotel, Restaurant, BarMisty River Restaurant, Motel & Bar (418) 787-2073 Sunset Motel & Apartments (418) 787-2148 [edit] StoresDepanneur Bellecourt Enr. (418) 787-2281 Green Repair Enr. (418) 787-2279 Horizon Products and Services Enr. (418) 787 2052 [edit] BankCaisse Populaire Desjardins de Tête-à-la-Baleine - Chevery Service Centre (418) 787-2292 [edit] Community Snapshots
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