A Tour of the Gardens and Wetland Ecology with Our Horticulturist Claude Ouellet
Embark on a unique horticultural expedition into the heart of the natural surroundings of our beautiful village. Accompanied by our passionate horticulturist, Claude Ouellet, discover a wide variety of plants that contribute to the beauty and richness of our site, from our historic garden to the marsh ecosystems.
Your adventure begins at the visitor center, where a captivating introduction will set the stage for exploring Val-Jalbert from a new perspective. Aboard our trolleybus, you’ll tour the village while listening to commentary from our expert guide.
At the Heart of Biodiversity: The Dompe Trail
The highlight of this outing is undoubtedly exploring the marsh area on foot. The Dompe Trail
Drawing on expertise enriched by research by students at Cégep de Saint-Félicien, Claude will reveal the crucial ecological role of this wetland and the unique flora that inhabits it. An inspiring walk that will allow you to truly connect with nature.
The final section of the tour will take you behind the scenes, passing through the bypass road, the garage, the garden center, and the lodging area.
A few closing remarks over a good meal
To round off this experience on a high note, the tour ends at the Restaurant du Moulin for those who wish to enjoy a good meal, or at the parking lot of the visitor center.
Who is it for? : Passport holders
Number of guests: 20 passport holders will be selected by random drawing from among the registrants.
When : Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time : 10 h à 12 h
Passport holders will receive an email two weeks before the event and must register using the registration link included in that email.
