Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
This vacation, throw yourself into something new and come enjoy a successful cultural experience in the Mauricie!
Boréalis, Centre d'histoire de l'industrie papetière
A major new tourist attraction in the Mauricie. BORÉALIS features fabulous experiences through international and interactive exhibitions! The Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibiion Center offers you thematic activities based on the Saint-Maurice River, the forest, the log drive. the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Family Activities
Centre d'exposition Raymond-Lasnier
The Centre d’exposition Raymond-Lasnier is an important component of the Maison de la culture de Trois-Rivières, located close to Parc Champlain in downtown Trois-Rivières.The Centre presents 12 to 18 exhibitions a year of the work of professional and other artists from... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Art galleries - Cultural experience - Free sites & attractions - All year long -
Démarche des Premiers Quartiers
Histoires de quartiers is a guided walking tour of the old working-class districts in Trois-Rivières. During the circuit, not only will you learn about the districts’ unique history and built heritage, your guide will also share juicy anecdotes about the citizens who lived in... ( Next )
Sectors activities : City tours - Cultural experience - Sites & attractions - All year long -
Le Sanctuaire des Braves
Step into the world of Amos Daragon, the famous character created by Bryan Perro, at the Sanctuaire des Braves. Led by professional entertainers, young people aged 10 to 14 become heroes in an adventure set on this exceptional site. Our 48-hour stays include lodging, meals,... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural experience - Vacation centres -
Les Piles, Village forestier (Musée du bûcheron)
A major tourist destination in the Mauricie, located in the lovely village of Grandes-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice. The Musée du bûcheron (lumber town) offers you a tour of a hundred years of history (1850-1950) through a guided visit of 20 themed camps... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural experience - Family Activities - Lodging
Lieu Historique National du Canada Des Forges-du-Saint-Maurice
This national historic site contains the vestiges of the first ironworks in Canada. Founded in 1730, the ironworks operated for over 150 years. Program and activities include guided visits, tours of the Ironmaster’s House and blast furnace interpretation centres, sound and... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Family Activities
L'Office des Signaux de Batiscan
Go back to a time when flags, optical signs and the telegraph were used for maritime communications. Experience the signals office as if it was still in operation. Enemy submarines, fog, high tides, heavy maritime traffic and storms are just a few examples of situations dreaded... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Associations & organisations - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal
Théâtre en rivière « Si Pirate » (Auberge Le Baluchon)
Recipient of a Gold Award from the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois 2005.Journey through the history of Mauricie on a fantastic epic in which ten actors treat you to an amazing theatrical experience. The scenes unfold alongside the Rivière du Loup as the words, landscapes... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural experience - Entertainment - Shows
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières
Adjoining the Québec Museum of Folk Culture, the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, classified a historic monument, offers the visit-experience “Go to Jail!” Guides lead visitors on a tour that offers a real glimpse of prison life. Touring the cells and places of solitary... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Sites & attractions - All year long -
