Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
Parc de la Rivière Batiscan
A nature park not to be missed! Stop by and enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain-biking, canoeing, swimming and camping (serviced, semi-serviced, rustic and prospector tents).Via Batiscan: zip lines, via ferrata and many more.This regional park was given a mandate for... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Bicycle - Bicycle touring - Canoeing and kayaking
Parc de l'Île Melville
Pub Parc Île Melville (Shawinigan, Mauricie) - Activitésenvoyé par tourismemauricie.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... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Bicycle - Canoeing and kayaking - Family Activities
Amos Daragon, la première aventure
The legendary masks of power bore the sacred magic of the elements and were only given to those of great courage and spirit. Amos Daragon, a bright and adventurous twelve year-old, was one of the chosen. He was given a mission.With the help of his humanimal friend, Beorf, a... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Spectacles en soirée - Entertainment - Family Activities
Centre d'Aventure Mattawin (Excursions et Expéditions Guidées)
During the summer, our four season adventure centre offers rafting, kayaking, canyoning and much more. In the winter, come for the snowmobiling, dog sledding and other adventures. Visit our new adventure village and complete your experience with a stay in one of our Eco-Chalets,... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing - Dogsledding - Equipment rental
Espace Shawinigan - Tout feu tout flamme
Cité de l’énergie, in collaboration with the Canada Science and Technology Museum, presents the exhibit FIRE! FIRE!. Come discover Canada’s most impressive collection of fire-fighting vehicles. Throughout the exhibit, you’ll witness the evolution of techniques that have... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities
La Cité de l'énergie renouvelée
A TOTALLY NEW CITÉ DE L’ÉNERGIE! A must see in 2013: ENERGIA The Spirit of the Earth. This unique and extraordinary multimedia show will let you discover the energy that is found within nature. The exhibit The Ages of Energy will take you into the world of energy that man... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Bornes d'information - Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities
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
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
Parc des chutes de la Petite Rivière Bostonnais
Come admire one of the highest waterfalls in Québec (35m/115') and visit the park to enjoy a picnic or simply relax. Discover the Félix Leclerc Interpretation Centre and Circuit, the Fur Trade Interpretation Centre and the Coureur du bois Circuit, the Nature Interpretation... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Lieux de renseignements touristiques - Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing - Family Activities
Parc des Chutes de Sainte-Ursule
Discover the 72 m-high falls on the Maskinongé River. Every season is different. In the spring, the old riverbed has three extra falls. Go for a hike on one of the trails, wooden walkways and belvederes. Interpretive signs explain various aspects of the park’s history and... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Itinéraire recommandé - Route des rivières - Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing - Hiking - Parks
