Caverne Laflèche is a limestone cave located in Val-Des-Monts, Quebec.
The cave was formed over 12,000 years ago when glaciers melted and dissolved limestone in sedimentary rocks. Some geologists believe the cave may be over 100,000 years old. In 1865, while hunting a bear, Joseph-Charles Dubois accidentally stumbled upon a cave. To escape, he used an axe to carve a staircase into the stone. Afterward, he shared his story with Édouard Pélissier, a prominent figure in the Glen Livett area (now St-Pierre-de-Wakefield). Pélissier was intrigued by the cave and decided to purchase the land to show it to his friends and associates. At that time, the cave became known as "Pélissier Cave." Over the years, the cave changed ownership multiple times, passing through various hands, including the Compagnie d'Attractions Limitée de Hull in 1923, Zéphyr Laflèche in 1937, Gaétan Dagenais in 1958, and René Chénier in 1974. Other owners during that period included Jacques-Gaston Bisson, Claude Bélanger, Ronald Bélec, and Renée Joyal-Brossard in the same year. In 1990, it was acquired by the Laflèche Cave Corporation, and finally, in 2013, it was purchased by Arbraska. Today, Caverne Laflèche is a key tourist destination, offering guided tours that highlight its natural beauty and unique geology. It attracts many visitors annually, especially in the summer, and efforts are made to preserve its delicate environment. The tour includes: Spelunking: Visitors wear helmets and headlamps and explore the cave's narrow passages, stalagmites, and stalactites. Blackout: Visitors turn off their headlamps to experience total darkness. History: Visitors learn about the cave's history from their guide. The cave is known for its ice formations in the winter. The average temperature inside the cave is 4°C, so visitors are advised to bring a sweater. Location ID #CM0036
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