Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and AttractionsThe first road open to vehicles in Canada
Completed in 1737, the Chemin du Roy was the first road linking Québec City and Montréal and is considered the longest artery for traffic and communication developed in the north along the St. Lawrence River. The Chemin du Roy hugs the shoreline of this great waterway and is dotted with places and names that bear witness to over three centuries of history, reflecting its rich heritage.
A panoramic and historic road that extends 102 km from Maskinongé to Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade
Turn off the highway and follow the crowns! In the Mauricie, the Chemin du Roy winds its way through postcard villages along the river. Breathtaking views of rustic and urban landscapes will have you stopping time and again to enjoy a feast for the senses. Visitors are enchanted, too, by the many delightful discoveries along the way - quaint villages, historic sites, one-of-a-kind attractions - where history, heritage and culture mix and mingle. You’ll fall under the spell of this lovely, smiling countryside suffused with the sense of days gone.
Treat yourself!
Getaway packages of one or more days are yours to choose from! Treat yourself to a little B&B in any of our region’s warm and welcoming bed-and-breakfast establishments, country inns or hotels. For suggestions, check out a map or visit http://www.lecheminduroy.com and click under Daily Packages.
The Green Road (Route Verte)
Cycle along the Chemin du Roy and breathe in the soul and history of its land and people. Referred to as the Green Road from one end of the territory to the other, it offers thousands of kilometres of groomed bicycle paths. Outstanding views and surprising discoveries combine for an unforgettable cycling adventure! And what’s more…
Many developed areas for picnics and the enjoyment of nature
Take advantage of the many places along the road to enjoy a family picnic or just let your hair down and relax a while…What better way to escape…
Pick up a map!
You can obtain a map with a detailed itinerary and suggestions for visits at various tourist information offices or by ordering one before leaving.
Tour online on the interactive map >>>
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Moulin Seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
At this site you can visit a flour mill dating from seigniorial times and a sawmill built in the mid-20th century. The exhibition “Maître meunier” (Master Miller) describes the daily life of the... ( Next )
Business sector : Cultural & experience tourism - Motorbike - Sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Fromagerie FX Pichet
Delicatessen open 7 days a week until 5:30 p.m. Maker of fine cheeses, certified organic by Québec Vrai. Try Baluchon the 2009 Canadian Champion in the “organic”category, the Réserve la Pérade... ( Next )
Business sector : Chemin du Roy - Agrotourism -
Église Sainte-Anne
Built in 1855, this church was designed by the Montréal architect Casimir Coursolles, who took his inspiration from the Notre-Dame Church in that city. The gothic arches, rose windows and two... ( Next )
Business sector : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap
Discover an oasis of peace, greenery and history in the heart of King's Road. The Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape, with the vast modern basilica, the old sanctuary and its magnificent gardens, offers... ( Next )
Business sector : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - All year long -
Boutique souvenirs de Trois-Rivières
Newly refurbished, the boutique at the Tourist Information Bureau offers a variety of "small treasures" to suit every taste. Drop in to obtain exclusive articles from the new T-Rès... ( Next )
Business sector : Shopping -
Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières
The Museum has a special interest in the history of the 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada, founded in 1871, which took part in a number of battles and campaigns in Sicily, Italy and Holland during... ( Next )
Business sector : Cultural & experience tourism - Sites & attractions - All year long -
Vieux Presbytère de Batiscan
Built in 1816, this historical house offers a faithful reconstruction of the interior of a mid-19th century home. A guided or self-guided tour, or visit with theatrical presentation, gives visitors... ( Next )
Business sector : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Motorbike - Sites & attractions - Seasonal
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:... ( Next )
Business sector : Free sites & attractions - All year long - Shopping - Sites & attractions -
Église Saint-François-Xavier de Batiscan
Built in 1866 by the architect Zéphirin Perreault de Deschambeault, the church is one of the oldest plasterwork churches left in Québec. The main altar, the side altars, the pulpit and sounding... ( Next )
Business sector : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Galerie d'art du Parc (Manoir de Tonnancour)
Built in the early 18th century for the Seigneur René Godefroy of Tonnancour, this manor was rebuilt in 1796 following a fire. It was restored in 1976, and the manor now houses the Galerie d’art... ( Next )
Business sector : Art galleries - Cultural & experience tourism -
