Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
Art et Culture Bonsaï
Come and visit our small garden in the summer and learn about bonsaï trees, the species from Québec and those that are imported. Be sure to visit our boutique where you will fi nd Asian-inspired objects, decorative items and a fi ne selection of teas and accesories. You are... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Free sites & attractions - Seasonal - Shopping -
Centre Anne-Stillman-McCormick
Interpretive guides will be happy take you into the wonderful world of Anne Stillman McCormick, novelized by author Louise Lacoursière. Rich banker James A. Stillman, president of the National City Bank, accuses his wife, Anne Stillman, who has owned an estate in Haute-Mauricie... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal - Museums -
Centre d'interprétation acadien
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Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal - Museums -
Église de Saint-Léon-Le-Grand
The parish of Saint-Léon-le-Grand, founded in 1802, is honoured to have the oldest parish church in the diocese of Trois-Rivières. Thanks to donations from benefactors supporting various members of the Fondation du patrimoine culturel et religieux du Québec, major restoration... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
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 : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
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 board, neo-gothic in style, are remarkable for their exuberance of design and rich... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
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 steeples are all hallmarks of the gothic style, imparting to the Sainte-Anne church the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Les Jardins de la Synergie (La Cité de l'énergie)
These gardens sit on the enchanting site of the Cité de l’énergie. They extend over 3 square kilometres and include a wealth of picnic areas, underwoods, terraces and riverbanks. The gardens boast 450 varieties of perennial and annual flowers as well as shrubs and trees of... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Agrotourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
L'Office des Signaux de Batiscan
Go back to a time when flags, optical signs and the telegraph were used for maritime communications. Experience the signals office as if it was still in operation. Enemy submarines, fog, high tides, heavy maritime traffic and storms are just a few examples of situations dreaded... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Associations & organisations - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal
Maison Dupont
This small stone house, classified a historic monument in 2004, was built in the summer of 1871 by the architect and entrepreneur Edouard Hamelin, whose services had been retained in December 1870 to construct the church. This is a “Québécoise” home, neo-classic in style,... ( Next )
Sector activities : Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
