Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
Parc de l'Île Melville
The Parc de l’île Melville is a 160-acre area that is almost entirely woodland. The Parc is made up of two islands: Melville and Banane, a large forest and a mountain. It is situated in the heart of the City of Shawinigan and bordered by the majestic St.Maurice River. The... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Bicycle - Canoeing and kayaking - Family Activities
Boutique d'antiquités et d'artisanat du Gîte au Bois Dormant
Surrounded by silver maples, apple trees and a large property overlooking the Batiscan River close to the St. Lawrence, this charmingly old-fashioned house is filled with nostalgic mementos: embroidered tablecloths, jewellery, furniture, clothing, dishware, etc. The cozy tea... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Free sites & attractions - All year long - Shopping - Sites & attractions -
Le Rond Coin
Come and choose your own out-of-the-ordinary accommodations at Le Rond Coin, in a forest dotted with habitations. Spend a different kind of night in a cozy tepee, an original yurt or a simple Canadian cabin. After a good night’s sleep, come and enjoy a coffee and a... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Bistros, caterers, bars & cafés - Cottages for rent - Family Activities - Fitness centres and spas
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 river. The Musée du bûcheron offers you a tour of a hundred years of history (1850-1950) through a guided visit of 25 themed camps (sharpening shed,... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural experience - Family Activities - Lodging
Les Voyageurs
Around a campfire, two explorers in search of new territories will regale you with stories and anecdotes of their journeys, adventures and legends of the Mauricie : An evening filled with fun, humour, songs and mystery. Visit our Web site for details : www.laventureux.com.Open :... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Family Activities - Nature and outdoor activities - Sites & attractions
Magasin Général Le Brun
Le Brun General Store revisited ! The Le Brun General Store (historic site) is now more than a museum. It is a typical general store from the XIXth and XXth centuries where visitors can smell, see, hear, touch and taste. Travel back in time to learn more about this significant... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Bicycle touring - Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities - Museums
Aventurier Paintball
The Aventurier… a dynamic entreprise with customer satisfaction as its fi rst priority. Many fields with different themes for maximum pleasure. You too can be one of the many who come enjoy themselves with family, friends or colleagues and strengthen ties in an atmosphere of... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Entertainment - Paintball - Sites & attractions - All year long -
Boréalis, Centre d'histoire de l'industrie papetière
A major tourist attraction in the Mauricie, BORÉALIS features fabulous experiences through exhibitions! BORÉALIS offers you thematic activities based on the St.Maurice River, the forest, the log drive, lumberjacks, and the development of the working class and the major pulp... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Family Activities
Centre de la biodiversité du Québec
Special OffersProjection room, observation stations, sensory corridor, handling basin, aquariums, terrariums of indigenous and exotic species, turtle and frog basins, not to mention an otter habitat. Aboard the “Biotrain” or on foot, the forest unveils its riches. Meet the new arrivals at... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Family Activities - Nature and outdoor activities - Sites & attractions - All year long -
Complexe sportif Alphonse-Desjardins
Regularly cited as a unique example of development, the Centre sportif Alphonse- Desjardins is an innovative project that aims to make sports accessible to all. With 235,000 square feet of first-class facilities and unparalleled service, it is the ideal place to hold sporting... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Other services - Services - Sites & attractions - All year long -
