The best summer getaway might be closer than you think!

You don’t have to go far to relax, learn, or enjoy summer. In Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick, there are plenty of local activities that make summer fun and refreshing!

Outdoor & Sports Activities:

Saint-Quentin municipal pool - perfect for hot days

Golf course in Saint-Quentin - great way to enjoy nature

Picnics or walks at Hector Savoie Park or around Jean-Paul Savoie Lake

Go for a bike ride or walk in a part of town you’ve never explored

Kedgwick & Restigouche rivers - for walks or renting kayaks and small boats

Water fights with friends or family - fun and refreshing!

Mount Carleton Provincial Park, just 40 km away - famous for its scenic hikes and wilderness

Free-access tennis and basketball courts in Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick

Friday night open soccer games in Saint-Quentin with AMINA (near PAJS school)

Libraries - more than just books:

Libraries in Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick offer summer activities for all ages.

With your library card, you can borrow:

Tennis rackets

Board games

Skateboards

Fishing rods

Balls, etc.

And of course: books, comics, movies, and magazines - in person or online!

Local Events & Festivals:

The famous Saint-Quentin Western Festival takes place on July - don’t miss it!

Fun & simple things to do at home or with friends:

Organize a picnic or BBQ in your yard or at a park

Volunteer for a local organization

Visit friends or family you haven’t seen in a while

Try gardening or plant some flowers

Cooking day: try a new recipe or cook together

Go out for an ice cream treat at a local shop

Sometimes, the best vacation is exactly where you are.

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, discover what’s around you, and enjoy everything your beautiful region has to offer - no plane ticket needed to make great memories!

And you?

What’s your favourite local summer activity?

Where do you go for ice cream in Saint-Quentin or Kedgwick?

Have you visited Mount Carleton before?

What will you borrow from the library this summer?

Are there any fun activities we forgot? Share them in the comments!