By New Hotel Matagami, do you mean the Microtel; if so it just started construction this past summer. pretty sure I read current open plan is "around" 2026 - Summer.
Good trip but the ride to Chibougamou is a snoozefest. Not sure I would want to ride it 2 days in a row but its up to you.
Motel Louise in VM is fine. Just a motel but restaurant attached.
TemRose in Temiskaming is my go to. Decent restaurant right across the street. They will let you park there for a week no problem as well.
Gaspe trip is booked, now on to our northern Quebec trip. Here is the plan (assuming the new motel is open in Matagami):
Trailer to Temiscaming
Temiscaming-Val’Dor 310km
Val’Dor-Matagami 307 km
Matagami-Chibougamou 403 km
Chibougamou-Senneterre 365 km
Senneterre-Ville Marie 307 km
Ville Marie-Temiscaming 100 km trailer home.
Some questions:
1. Is the Canadienne still open in Temiscaming? Any other places to stay, preferable with restaurant.
2. Recommendatios on where to stay in Senneterre and Vill-Marie?
Thanks folks!