Which experience
sounds like you ?
Whether you have an hour or several days, BoreA DécouVERTE and its ÉCONOMUSÉE offer immersive experiences to discover the boreal forest of Chapais, essential oils, and Nordic know-how.
Tour 1
A First Discovery
The adventure begins here.
Would you like to explore the world of BoreA DécouVERTE, but don’t have much time? The DécouVERTE Tour is a great way to get your first taste of the boreal forest and the world of essential oils.
Accompanied by our team, you’ll tour a distillery, get a behind-the-scenes look at authentic Nordic craftsmanship, and enjoy an olfactory experience that will take you on a journey through the iconic aromas of boreal plants.
What You'll Experience
- Tour of the production facility
- An Introduction to the Distillation Process
- Immersive Scent Experience and Store Tour
Practical Information
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $45 per group (up to 8 people)
A Deeper Immersion
Choose your level of immersion.
Want to take it a step further? BoreA DécouVERTE offers more immersive experiences tailored to your curiosity and your desire to explore the boreal forest.
Whether you’d like to explore our gardens, head out into the fields, or take part in an actual distillation process, each tour offers you a hands-on experience alongside our team.
Tour 2
The Nordic Farmer
Discover the plants that inspire our creations.
Discover the plants that inspire our creations.
The Nordic Farmer’s Trail invites you to deepen your understanding of the boreal forest by exploring the plants that make up our world. An experience that combines nature, culture, and expertise.
What You'll Experience
- Tour of the production facility
- An Introduction to the Distillation Process
- Interpretation of the Experimental Garden
- Immersive Scent Experience and Store Tour
Practical Information
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $65 per adult (minimum of 4 people)
Tour 3
The Boreal Forester
Set out to explore the boreal forest.
The Boreal Forest Trail takes you beyond the BoreA DécouVERTE facilities to explore the harvesting sites and gain a better understanding of the connection between the forest, plants, and the production of essential oils.
What You'll Experience
- Tour of the production facility
- An Introduction to the Distillation Process
- Interpretation of the Experimental Garden
- Exploring Harvesting Activities in the Forest
- Immersive Scent Experience and Store Tour
Practical Information
Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Price: $85 per adult (minimum of 4 people)
Tour 4
Distiller for a Day
Experience the craft of distilling.
Spend a day with the distiller, take part in the various stages of processing boreal plants, and discover the work our team does in the field and at the distillery.
What You'll Experience
- Tour of the production facility
- Interpretation of the Experimental Garden
- An Introduction to Forestry Operations
- Assistance with crushing and transporting the mobile still
- Participation in the startup of a distillation process
- Tour of the cogeneration facility
- Harvesting Essential Oil and Hydrosol
Practical Information
Duration: 1 day
Price: $528 per adult
Exclusive adventure, see the North in a whole new light.
Take a bird's-eye view and discover a region where forests, innovation, and expertise come together.
For those looking for an even more exceptional experience, BoreA DécouVERTE offers immersive adventures that will let you discover Northern Quebec from a unique perspective.
Whether by air or as part of a multi-day trip, these tours invite you to explore the landscapes, local traditions, and natural treasures that define our region.
Tour 5
The VIP Experience
for Enthusiasts
Discover the facilities and the boreal region from the air.
For those who wish to enjoy an even more exceptional experience, we can help you plan a customized day that includes a helicopter tour of the region and an immersive experience at BoreA DécouVERTE.
In collaboration with our regional partners, we’ll help you plan an itinerary that will allow you to discover the boreal landscapes, our facilities, and our expertise from a unique perspective.
What You'll Experience
- Helicopter Tour of the Boreal Region and BoreA Canada's Facilities*
- Welcome to BoreA DécouVERTE
- A meal featuring flavors of the North*
- Immersive Olfactory Experience
- Tour of the distillery and an introduction to our craftsmanship
Practical Information
This experience is available upon request.
Our team can help you plan your day and put you in touch with specialized companies that provide air transportation and other services.
*Services provided by partner companies.
Tour 6
Montréal, Québec, Chapais
Do you dream of experiencing Quebec in a different way?
We’ve designed an itinerary that takes you from major urban centers to the heart of the boreal forest, where you’ll enjoy the BoreA DécouVERTE experience.
Our team can help you plan your trip and connect you with organizations and businesses that can arrange your transportation, accommodations, and the activities offered along the way.
Suggested Itinerary
- Montréal
- Québec
- Lac-Saint-Jean
- Chapais and BoreA DécouVERTE
- Discovering the Boreal Forest and Nordic Craftsmanship
Practical Information
Each trip is tailored to your interests, the desired duration, and the time of year. We'll help you plan your itinerary and put you in touch with the right tourism partners.
Tour 7
Learning on the Job
When the boreal forest becomes an open-air classroom.
BoreA DécouVERTE accueille des groupes du primaire, du secondaire, du collégial et de l'université pour des visites immersives où la forêt boréale devient un véritable terrain d'observation, d'expérimentation et de découverte. Each experience is tailored to the group’s profile to offer relevant content—whether to spark younger participants’ curiosity or to explore scientific concepts in greater depth with university students.
What your group will discover
- Tour of the distillery and discovery of the essential oil extraction process
- Observation and hands-on exploration of iconic boreal forest plants
- Activities adapted to participants’ level (educational games, challenges, experiments, or case studies)
- Discovering the circular economy and sustainable development
- Sensory experiences around essential oils
- Discussions with our team and discovery of the sciences, trades, and know-how linked to the boreal forest
Audiences
- Elementary
- Secondary
- College
- University
Practical Information
Each visit is customized based on the group’s profile, objectives, and desired duration.