Useful informations
Summer activities
Acoatica in summer
We recommend that you book your tickets online, a head of time, in order to preserve the desired time allocation.
You must show up at the exact time indicated on your confirmation.
Good weather, bad weather Acoatica is open, except in case of closure for security reasons.
On the gourmet adventure, you will find barbecues where you can cook your catch. You can also enjoy the local side dishes (extra costs).
It is prohibited to bring your cooler into the Fishing Adventure area, but you can bring it along with your picnic in the Gourmet Adventure section.
We recommend bringing your fishing rods. If this is not possible for you, we will provide you with fishing rods and worms for free. Y ou may also easily leave with your catch since on-site guides carefully prepare the fish in a bag containing ice. You can also bring your container.
Employees are on grounds to help you install the bait, take off the fish and answer any questions you might have.
Acoatica’s experience may be compared to a concert or a movie admission. If you are not able to be present, we do not make any refunds or modifications on your initial purchase.
The water on-site is not drinkable. Bottled water is available for purchase. To reduce single-use plastic and support our sustainability efforts, we encourage you to bring a well-filled water bottle! Water refill service available for $0.50.
Acoatica is a collaborative game intended for the whole family, not just a specific age group. The various adventures offer a multitude of different challenges that will appeal to the skills and interests of all. For some young children, games that call on using knowledge and logic will require help from an adult or an older child, in particular when it comes to reading questions or instructions. However, they will be able to understand and participate in other challenges more or less on their own, including during the visit of the fun adventure. The fishing activity requires the supervision of an adult at all times; however, as it consists of an initiation to fishing, both children and adults will learn more about the sport and perfect their technique. Finally, although access to the site is free for toddlers, children aged 2 to 3 will also be able to enjoy the facilities and discover the site in their own way.
Winter activities
Ice fishing
A reservation is required 24 hours in advance. We recommend online booking by clicking here in order to reserve the desired time space. Places are Limited. Note that the activity must be done within a same family bubble. If you wish to book the same day, please contact us by phone at 1 888 849-2677 and we can evaluate the possibilities with you depending on the availabilities.
The ticket includes free rental of equipment and baits, ice safety training, a fish catch that you may bring home to cook by bringing along your container, winter hiking access to the Moulins trail (3, 5 km easy level), an indoor access to the interactive Acoatica (survival game). You may calculate between 1:30 and 3:00 to take advantage of the site. Depending on the snowfall, we suggest bringing your snowshoes / hiking cleats to explore the Moulins trail.
You must arrive at the exact time which is indicated on your confirmation.
We provide fishing rods and baits, although you may bring your own equipment. You can also easily leave with your catch since the guides take care of preparing the fish and placing it in a bag with ice. It is also possible to bring your own container.
The fishing activity takes place outside, there is no heated shelter near the pond. We therefore suggest warm boots and clothing. It’s always a good idea to bring a few extra layers in prediction of variable weather conditions.
On-site cooking is not offered during winter but you may easily leave with your catch since on-site guides carefully prepare the fish in a bag containing ice. You can also bring your container.
Bathrooms are available inside the reception area (less than 2 minutes from the fishing ponds).
The experience takes place entirely outdoors and will be canceled in the event of rain or any other temperature variation that affects the thickness of the ice.
The ice fishing experience is like a concert or going to the movies. If you cannot be present, we do not offer any refunds or modifications.
Others
Parc Découverte Nature is located within 15 minutes (20 km) from Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook.
Pets are not allowed on the site.
Parking is free.
Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook
Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook is located within less than 15 minutes (20 km). It offers its visitors several outdoor activities through the seasons: Foresta Lumina, hiking, camping, shelter and ready-to-camp (summer and winter), mountain biking and fatbike, snowshoeing, winter hiking, ice climbing, etc.
Lake Lyster beach
This nearby public beach is free of access and is located near the park. Parking area, picnic tables, beach volleyball, children games are available. It is also possible to rent water facilities (kayak, canoe, pedal boats) to explore Lake Lyster within the shadow of the magnificent Pinacle Mountain. Lifeguards are on site during summer season. Dogs are not allowed at the beach. For information please call: 819 679-0176.
Mount Pinacle
Also free of charge, Mount Pinacle is located a few kilometers from the park. Hiking and bird watching are guaranteed favorites!
Starting point: Leaving Baldwin village’s parking lot at (1891, chemin May, Coaticook, Qc J1A 2S4), and following the Pinacle Mountain trail. Approximately 7.5 km (4.6 miles) round trip. Trail Map – Keep the image of the map and the phrase below.
For more information, visit the website of the Parc Harold F. Baldwin which hosts the Mount Pinacle
Rock climbing
Rock climbing fans certainly know Mount Pinacle, an impressive cliff of 190 m (625 ft.) that plunges abruptly into the waters of Lake Lyster. To adventure yourself on these walls you must be a member of the FMQE (Mountain Climbing Quebec Federation) or you can acquire a daily climbing card (available at the village store located at the entrance of the trail).
Complete your stay with us by consulting the website of Tourisme Coaticook and Tourism Eastern Townships.