Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
Archives du Séminaire de Trois-Rivières
The archives of the Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières originally belonged to a prestigious teaching institution founded in 1860. In 1918 they were given an importance all their own when a young priest, Albert Tessier, was assigned to the duties of archivist. Since then,... ( Next )
Sector activities : Cultural & experience tourism -
Auberge Refuge du Trappeur
Charming little auberge in the heart of the recreational forest of Saint-Mathieu du Parc and just 500 m from Mauricie National Park. On-site: rental of snowmobiles, snowshoes, cross-country skis, dog-sled, etc. A small paradise in Mauricie where nature displays all its... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing - Cultural & experience tourism - Dogsledding - Excursions & expeditions
Boréalis, Centre d'histoire de l'industrie papetière
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Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities -
Centre Anne-Stillman-McCormick
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Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Centre d'exposition Léo-Ayotte
The entire family will enjoy visiting the exhibition Fleurs et Cailloux (Flowers and Stones) from June 8 to September 4, 2006. Set in a sumptuous castle-like decor, it tells the story of the essential links between minerals, plants and life in general. Year-round, the Centre... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities -
Centre D'Interprétation de la Traite des Fourrures et Circuit du Coureur des Bois
Step back into the region’s history and visit a trading-post where actor-storytellers share secrets of the fur trade, the oldest business activity in the country. Have fun joining in the quiz game on the “coureur de bois” tour, and explore the hiking trails of the Parc des... ( Next )
Sector activities : Cultural & experience tourism -
Centre et Circuit Félix-Leclerc
Relive some of the pages of Québec’s history and culture. Actor-storytellers lead you on a tour of Félix Leclerc’s home town, from its early days to the present. Visitors will get to know the city the way he did as a child. The Félix-Leclerc centre and tour are based on... ( Next )
Sector activities : Cultural & experience tourism -
Église la Visitation-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
This church was rebuilt in 1882 over the walls of the former church, which was erected in 1844 and destroyed by fire. It houses sculptures by Léo Arbour, one of Canada’s great religious artists. In the church choir, visitors can admire nine paintings done in 1915-1916 by the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Église Saint-Pierre de Shawinigan
The Italian artist Guido Nincheri (1885-1973), who was considered one of North America’s greatest church artists, decorated the church of Saint-Pierre between 1930 and 1961. Ten stained glass windows magnificently illustrate the life of the first head of the church, St.... ( Next )
Sector activities : Cultural & experience tourism -
La Cité de L'Énergie Renouvelée
Unique in Canada, the Cité de l’énergie is a world of fantastic discoveries that’s fun and educational for all. See the second highest observation tower in Québec, stupendous hydroelectric power stations, interactive exhibits, a multimedia show and scientific... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities -
