Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
The Mauricie’s sure to give the whole family, kids and parents alike, a taste for the great outdoors. Enjoy the many family festivals and events in summer. Make all sorts of fascinating discoveries during an educational trip to the museum. Take deep breaths of fresh air in one of our parks and wildlife reserves, then set out to conquer nature by canoe, bicycle or a walk through the forest.
Camp with the family by the light of a camp fire or enjoy the pool in one of our hotels only a few minutes from the Mauricie’s countless activities.
Tackle winter on skis or snowshoes, snowmobile or dogsled.
With nature so close by and a mind-boggling list of activities, there’s sure to be a smile on everyone’s face.
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
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'Aventureux
L’Aventureux specializes in planning activities and stays for groups in the Mauricie region. We coordinate your excursions and prepare them according to your tastes and your needs. Our mission to provide out of the ordinary activities, whether you are looking for a story and... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing - Excursions & expeditions - Family Activities - Nature and outdoor activities
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
Mini-Putt Shawinigan-Sud
We celebrate our 20th anniversary! The mini-putt consists of two 18-hole courses, a restaurant and two terraces offering a relaxing ambiance. Tournaments are organized every months with bursaries, trophies and door prizes. Specials valid Monday to Thursday. Open: 7/7, May 1 to... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Family Activities - Miniature golf -
Musée de la Faune / Auberge du Trappeur
Discover Canada’s wildlife! More than one hundred of the animals that live in our forests are represented in their natural habitats and spectacular scenes of life! Take a stroll through the four seasons and let yourself be surprised by a thunderstorm, the cries of a flock of... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Family Activities - Museums - Sites & attractions - All year long - Wildlife observation
Musée québécois de culture populaire
A bold, accessible museum with six exibition halls. Not to be missed: La Petite Vie Exhibition about this famous TV show, Québec Criminally Speaking, about criminal history in Province of Québec, Now that's Sports! The all-star who marked the history of sport in the Mauricie... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities - Motorbike
Noël en lumière
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Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Events and festivals - Family Activities -
Observation de l'ours noir (Aux Berges du Saint-Maurice)
Since 1994, at sunset, from June to October, an experienced guide leads you to the valley of the bears. Watch the bears from a blind designed to provide protection from rain and insects. The best observation area has a good prevailing wind. Successful sightings over 95 % of the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Excursions & expeditions - Family Activities - Nature and outdoor activities - Sites & attractions - Seasonal
Parc de l'île Saint-Quentin
Every year, thousands of visitors enjoy Île Saint-Quentin. Actually, the word thousands is rather modest, since more than 125,000 people come for at least a day! Summer is the season to play! Discover a huge variety of entertaining activities. One of the most beautiful sandy... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Bicycle - Bicycle touring - Canoeing and kayaking - Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
