Summer activities

Located 90 minutes from Montreal and Quebec, this region will charm you with its natural as well as cultural richness. It invites you to a moment of relaxation and discovery.

Activities nearby

GOLF. If you are a golf fan, take advantage of 3 full golf courses in the area : Golf Club Grand-Mère, Golf Club Mémorial,Golf Club Ste-Flore,Golf Club Louiseville,and Golf Club Shawinigan. Click HERE for more information.

Le Parc National du Canada de la Mauricie (15 minutes)
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/qc/mauricie/index_e.asp

Invites you to an intimate encounter with the Laurentians, this mountain chain that borders the north shore of the St-Laurence river. In this vast plateau covered with hills, interspaced with valleys and dotted with a multitude of lakes, life goes by with the rhythm of nature. This ressourcing place invites to action as well as relaxation. The Parc National de la Mauricie is a an area of forests where it is possible to practice many sports like canoe, kayak, scenery walks, bicycle.

Les Croisières des Piles (10 minutes)
Phone: (819) 533-1234
www.croisières.ca

One of the nicest cruises in Quebec and Canada.

Croisières des Piles

It's the cruise that transport you in the wonderful world of large red headed vulturs. Don't miss this spectacle. Discover those magnificient wild areas that will fill you with amazement… There is a schedule stop to the Parc National de la Mauricie during the cruise. Without a doubt, the most beautiful cruise the St-Maurice river has to offer. Le village de Grandes-Piles, where we board, is recognized as one of the prettiest village in Quebec. On site, you are offered a lot of activities : trails, kayak, biking, canoe, sailing, picnic areas, restaurants, nice lodging, the 'Village du bûcheron', marina, etc.

Le Village du Bûcheron (10 minutes).
Phone:(819) 538-7895, (819) 538-2357
http://www.lespiles.ca/

One of the touristic jewels of the Mauricie. You will explore living in the era of 1850-1950. The 25 theme buildings of the era of the lumberjack will amaze you by their originality and realism. Visits are animated with guides so that you enjoy the time you spend with us. Open everyday from June 15 to september 15, 10h00 am to 17h00.

La Cité de l'Énergie (12 minutes)

Built on an exceptional site that borders the majestic Shawinigan falls, la Cité de l'énergie will make you discover the formidable industrial adventure of Shawinigan for the last hundred years. You will admire the surroundings from a height of 115m by climbing the Observation Tower. The Multimedia Show constitute a sensorial experience that is absolutely unique; it is a truely traveling time machine. Visit the stunning permanent exposition and have fun in the interactive temporary exposition. Let yourself get surprise by the marvelous new electrical technologies. Confortably installed on a river boat of the Cité de l'énergie, let yourself be lulled by the waters of the Saint-Maurice river and the captivating story related by our captain. More info : www.citedelenergie.com

International Karting Circuit of Grand-Mère
201- 28E Avenue Grand-Mère, QC G9T5K5
Phone: (819) 538-0228

Outdoor karting circuit near Grand-Mère (Québec).

Karting International Grand-Mère operates a 1,2 km circuit.
Schedule : see web site

Ozias Leduc creations.
825, 2e Avenue Shawinigan-Sud QC G9P 1E1
Phone: (819) 536-3652
More info : www.eglisendp.qc.ca

Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation church holds what is probably one of Canada's most beautiful frescoes. Discover the magnificent creations of Ozias Leduc in Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation church.

Events nearby.

La Mauricie holds a large variety of festivals and events all year around, as many as 10 of them of international status. More info : www.tourismemauricie.html

· Festivities at Fest-Beach, Lac à la tortue (July-August)
More info:http://www.festi-beach.com/

· Summer Festival of Shawinigan-Sud (June-July)
More info:http://www.festivalete.ca/
· Les Régates (grand prix) de Shawinigan (June-July)
More info:www.grandprixshawinigan.com
· Vocal Art Festival of Trois-Rivières (June-July)
· Vtt Festival of La Tuque(mai)
More info : http://www.quadlatuque.com/
· Festival des amuseurs publics de Cap-de-la-Madeleine (August)
· Plane festival and TOURS Lac à la tortue
More info : http://www.aviationmauricie.com/
· Western Festival at St-Tite (September )
More info: http://www.festivalwestern.com/en/
· La Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie (early septembre) More info: http://www.classiquedecanots.com/
· Annual Shawinigan's Festival
More info: www.ville.shawinigan.qc.ca

Winter activities

Activities nearby

· Vallée du Parc (downhill / cross-country skiing)
· Snowmobile (tracks 347 and 318)
· Skating· Labyrinth in the forest (ice skating)
· La Mauricie National park (cross-country skiing, hiking, etc.)
· Hockey: Shawinigan Cataractes (Junior Majeur)
· Cross-country trails, near the Inn
· Dog sledding (packages available on spot )

Events nearby

· (International Festival of Poetry) Festival International de la Poésie à Trois-Rivières (October)