Parks & Recreation
Outdoor enthusiasts have everything they could hope for in Mattice – Val Côté. In addition to fishing, hunting, or riding an ATV, bike or snowmobile, they can also hop in a canoe or kayak*, go camping, or enjoy one of our several parks to have a picnic, get the kids to play, or simply meet with friends. Others will prefer to play in the ballpark, skate or play hockey in the arena** during the winter, or to play badminton during the summer.
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*The Municipality has kayaks and related equipment for rental. For more information, click on the following links.
** The ice rink at the sports complex has been closed since March 2020. Its future is uncertain at this time.
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Missinaibi Municipal Park
Located down the hill in the village of Mattice, this park on Neegan Crescent is a showcase for the beautiful Missinaibi River. A comfort station with toilets and showers, is available for canoeists who need to take an overnight break or use the park as a starting point on their journey to Moosonee. The building is normally open to the public from May 15 to September 15. Many picnic tables, a camping ground, a small beach and a walking path are also found in this park.
Brisson Park
Located on Highway 11 at the corner of 2nd Street north in Mattice, this park is comprised of a small gazebo, picnic tables, a small playground, and a decorative dinosaur that is illuminated during the holiday season.
Mattice Community Park
Located next to the ball park, on 2nd Street south between Parkview and Gagnon Avenues, this community park has a variety of playground equipment for kids to enjoy including slides, swings, climbing equipment, monkey bars, and a splash pad.
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There are also a few picnic tables, a sheltered area, and a portable toilet on-site.
Val Côté Community Park
Located on Desfossés Road between Highway 11 and Maxime Brisson Road, the Val Côté community park has a nice playground area for children and a large area to play softball.
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Point of interest :
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Old church bell of the nearby St-Sacrement church, which was demolished in 2007.
Mattice Ballpark
The ball field occupies almost an entire block between 1st and 2nd Street south, and between Parkview and Gagnon Avenues. For many years, it hosted Northern Pioneer League baseball games in which two teams from Mattice have played, the Tigers and the Cubs. A number of ball tournaments also took place in this park during summer festivals. In 2015 and 2016, the site filled up with camper trailers for the duration of the Country Festival.
Sports Complex*
Located at 272 3rd Street south, the sports complex is a building of approximately 31,000 square feet and currently houses an ice pad, change rooms, a large community hall, a teen centre, a garage, the local Food Bank, and storage areas.
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*The ice rink of the sports complex has been closed since March 2020. Its future is uncertain at this time.
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