Agreed - the ride into from the west is not a highlight, especially back to back, but its riding!   93 down the east side is much and better and then across 83 on the bottom.....maybe add another day and do the Chiboug loop!

Here is a great route without going to Chibougamou   This is my go - to loop in that area but I prefer to start in Ville Marie just becuse the rail line from Temiskaming is boring AF.          

Yes.    Great restaurant right across the street.    Owned by the same people.    

Is there breakfast available there or nearby?

Its called Hotel Matag in the FCMQ interactive map.