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06 CHECK THE MAP! Things you don’t want to miss in Lanaudière and Mauricie

08 LANAUDIÈRE- MAURICIE, AUTHENTIC QUÉBEC At the heart of the province

11 Icebreaker If Lanaudière and Mauricie were… 12 Destination Heartfelt Québec 22 Events A lively calendar

25 NEED INSPIRATION? Your ideal itinerary

26 Summertime and the great outdoors! “Bienvenue” 28 Exploring the culture 30 Sun and fun A warm welcome awaits! adventures 34 Joyful colours Get ready to hear this word frequently “bienvenue”, more often than not accompanied of autumn by a wide, friendly smile. As you step into the regions of Lanaudière and Mauricie (jointly branded 36 Snowy trails under the banner of Authentic Québec) or step on the entrance of a forest inn, the warmth of this of winter word will catch you unawares and resonate throughout your trip. Even till the end, after you’ve thanked your host as “bienvenue” stands for both “welcome” and “you’re welcome”. Lanaudière 40 ADDRESS LIST and Mauricie are nestled between Montréal and Québec City, offering an accessible gateway into the great outdoors. You might also want to explore the culture and traditions of these two regions, meet the friendly folk and enjoy the good food. Let your hair down, put your feet up, it’s time to live in the moment. Meet Authentic Québec. Bienvenue!

QUÉBEC LE MAG IN COLLABORATION WITH Coordinator, Market Published by: Les Éditions General Director, AUTHENTIC QUÉBEC: Development Neopol France. Project Manager Jacinthe Doucet LLC company with an equity Audrey Lorans-Garbay TOURISME MAURICIE of €22,500. [email protected] 1882, rue Cascade, Shawinigan TOURISME LANAUDIÈRE Managed by: Audrey Lorans- (QC) G9N 1C1 Canada 3568, rue Church Garbay and Jean-Marie Bernard Managing Editor Tél. : +1 819 536-3334 Rawdon (QC) J0K 1S0 Canada RCS Dijon B789158888 David Lang Fax : +1 819 536-3373 Tél. : +1 450 834-2535 2 allée du Clos du Roy [email protected] www.tourismemauricie.com www.lanaudiere.ca 21380 Messigny-et-Vantoux, France Tel.: 03 80 44 91 00 Art Direction & Design Marketing Director General Director www.quebeclemag.com Grand National Studio Anaïs Laurent Denis Brochu [email protected] Press Relations, Marketing Director Translated & adapted by: Communication & Marketing Jason Saunders Rajiv Juggernauth Cover Photo Coordinator Marketing Coordinator © Tourisme Mauricie, Karine Gélinas Marc-Olivier Guilbault Printing: Marquis Sébastien Larose www.marquisbook.com

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Lac Kempt Your ideal itinerary Rivière Saint-Maurice CARTE INFOS PRATIQUES LAC ÉDOUARD MANAWAN in Authentic Québec 09 03 12 11 04 — Lanaudière-Mauricie 10 The Lanaudière and Mauricie regions have plenty to offer. LA TUQUE Culture or nature, good food and various types of accommodation. 02 Just put on your explorer’s cap and set on an adventure. 03 PARC RÉGIONAL DU LAC TAUREAU BUILD YOUR JOURNEY CULTURE & EVENTS 10 Comfort Inn 02 Mauricie RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE 07 Cogeco Amphitheater Trois-Rivières Outfitters Association ROUGE-MATAWIN 01 02 Boréalis 11 Domaine Notcimik 03 Pourvoirie La Cité de l’énergie 12 Le Gollé Goulu Club Hosanna 02 RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE 03 SAINT-MAURICE 04 Festival de Lanaudière 13 Hotel Château Joliette 04 Pourvoirie Lac Taureau 05 Festival Western 14 Delta Hotels Trois- Club Odanak TROIS-RIVES de St-Tite Rivières by Marriott 05 Pourvoirie (SECTEUR RIVIÈRE-MATAWIN) 06 Musée d’art de Joliette 15 Hôtel Sacacomie Domaine Bazinet 03 07 Musée Gilles-Villeneuve 16 Kabania 06 Kanamouche SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS 08 Musée POP and the 17 La Montagne Coupée 07 Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc 155 Old Prison of Trois-Rivières 08 Pourvoirie 06 PARC NATIONAL DU CANADA 09 Our Lady of the Cape NATURE Pavillon Basilières RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DE LA MAURICIE La Seigneurie du Triton MASTIGOUCHE Shrine & OUTDOOR 09 Tourisme Haute-Mauricie ACTIVITIES 08 10 PARC NATIONAL Amishk Aventures DU MONT-TREMBLANT 11 Tourisme Shawinigan 01 FOOD Amérindiennes 05 12 Tourisme Manawan & WELLNESS 01 SAINT-ZÉNON 04 Les Aventures Abbaye Val 09 13 Tourisme Trois-Rivières 02 01 14 Village du bûcheron Liguoriennes Notre-Dame SAINT TITE 14 - 03 Aviation La Tuque 02 Chez Dany 131 04 Bonjour Nature Sugar Shack RÉGION DE QUÉBEC ACCOMMODATION 08 01 153 01 Auberge du Lac-à- 05 Domaine du Lac 03 La Courgerie 15 SAINT-MATHIEU-DU-PARC St-Pierre Goûtez Lanaudière! TO QUÉBEC l’Eau-Claire 04 05 02 Auberge du Lac Taureau 06 Hydravion Aventure Food & drinks SAINT ALEXIS DES MONTS SHAWINIGAN (60 minutes) 12 08 - - - Auberge Manawan 07 Parachute Voltige itineraries SAINT-DONAT 05 03 03 11 04 Auberge Refuge 08 La Mauricie 05 KiNipi Nordic spa 06 10 du Trappeur National Park and accommodation SAINT-CÔME SAINTE-ÉMÉLIE -DE-L’ÉNERGIE 349 05 Auberge 09 Mont-Tremblant 06 Terre des Bisons National Park La Source Bains 16 347 138 du Vieux Moulin 07 SAINT-ÉLIE 06 06 LE BALUCHON 10 Parc de la rivière Nordiques SAINT-PAULIN DE-CAXTON SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE Eco-Resort Batiscan 08 Natur'Eau PARC RÉGIONAL RÉGION 04 07 07 Camp Taureau - Spa & Chalets DE LA FORÊT OUAREAU DES LAURENTIDES 348 55 05 08 13 Altaï Canada OUTFITTERS 08 Chalets Lanaudière 01 Lanaudière See addresses SAINT-JEAN-DE-MATHA 06 TROIS-RIVIÈRES 09 Chalets des Pins Outfitters Association on page 40. 17 01 02 01 02 N 07 08 09 20 LOUISEVILLE 40 CANADA 125 09 14 RELATIVE DISTANCES (IN KM) RAWDON 07 05 10 QUÉBEC 02 348 138 MONTRÉAL TROIS-RIVIÈRES QUÉBEC 04 131 01 03 MONTRÉAL - 152 253

À MOINS D’UNE HEURE DE MONTRÉAL ET DE QUÉBEC, 13 Lac Saint-Pierre TROIS-RIVIÈRES 152 - 129 LE QUÉBEC COMME VOUS L’AVEZ RÊVÉ... BERTHIERVILLE Réserve de RÉGION DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC JOLIETTE QUÉBEC 253 129 - 125 07 83 88 216 04 06 JOLIETTE WWW.QUEBECAUTHENTIQUE.COM É.-U. USA L’ASSOMPTION 57 100 228 40 31 TERREBONNE 42 123 251 LEGEND 47 107 236 Lac Kempt N REPENTIGNY LAC ÉDOUARD 55 SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE 194 43 90 MANAWAN CANAD A 20 TOWNS QUÉBEC 25 SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS 146 63 202 138 CHEMIN DU ROY SAINT-TITE 201 63 130

À MOINS D’UNE HEURE DE MONTRÉAL ET DE QUÉBEC, LA TUQUE MAIN AND SHAWINIGAN 175 32 150 LE QUÉBEC COMME VOUS L’AVEZ RÊVÉ...Rivière Saint-Maurice REPENTIGNY SECONDARY ROADS TERREBONNE TO U.S.A. (2 h 30) SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS 165 151 280 TO MONTRÉAL 75 111 238 PARC RÉGIONAL HIGHWAY RAWDON DU LAC WWTAUREAUW.QUEBECAUTHENTIQUE.COM É.-U. (15 minutes) USA LA TUQUE 291 167 240 RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE ROUGE-MATAWIN

Lac RÉSERVEKempt FAUNIQUE SAINT-MAURICE Lac Taureau 06 QUEBECAUTHENTIQUE.COM 07 LAC ÉDOUARD MANAWAN TROIS-RIVES (SECTEUR RIVIÈRE-MATAWIN)

SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS 155 PARC NATIONAL DU CANADA RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DE LA MAURICIE LA TUQUE MASTIGOUCHE Rivière Saint-Maurice PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-TREMBLANT

SAINT-ZÉNON PARC RÉGIONAL DU LAC TAUREAU SAINT-TITE 131 RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE ROUGE-MATAWIN RÉGION DE QUÉBEC 153 SAINT-MATHIEU-DU-PARC RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE VERS QUÉBEC SAINT-MAURICE (60 minutes) SAINTLac- TALEXISaureau-DES-MONTS SAINT-DONAT TROIS-RIVES (SECTEUR RIVIÈRE-MATAWIN) 350 SAINT-CÔME SAINTE-ÉMILIE-DE-L’ÉNERGIE 349 SAINT MICHEL DES SAINTS SHAWINIGAN 347 - - - 138 SAINTE ÉLIE - 155 SAINT-PAULIN DE CAXTON - SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LAP-ARCPÉRADE NATIONAL DU CANADA RÉSERVE FAUNIQUE DE LA MAURICIE RÉGION PARC RÉGIONAL DE LA FORÊT OUAREAU MASTIGOUCHE DES LAURENTIDES PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-TREMBLANT SAINT-JEAN-DE-MATHA TROIS-RIVIÈRES SAINT-ZÉNON 55 40 20 LOUISEVILLE SAINT-TITE 125 348 131 RAWDON 138 40 RÉGION DE QUÉBEC 153 SAINT-MATHIEU-DU-PARC VERS QUÉBEC 131 Lac Saint-Pierre (60 minutes) BERTHIERVILLE SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS SAINT-DONAT Réserve mondiale de RÉGION DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC JOLIETTE 125 350 SAINT-CÔME SAINTE-ÉMILIE-DE-L’ÉNERGIE 349 SHAWINIGAN 40 347 138 31 SAINTE-ÉLIE SAINT-PAULIN DE CAXTON - LÉGENDE SAINTE-ANNE-DE-LA-PÉRADE PARC RÉGIONAL DE LA FORÊT OUAREAU 55 20 VILLES 25 138 SAINT-JEAN-DE-MATHA CHEMIN DU ROY TROIS-RIVIÈRES 55 (2 h 30) ROUT40 E PRINCIPALE ET SECONDAIRE 20 TERREBONNE REPENTIGNY LOUISEVILLE 125 348 VERS MONTRÉAL RAWDON 138 40 AUTOROUTE (15 minutes)

131 Lac Saint-Pierre BERTHIERVILLE Réserve mondiale de RÉGION DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC JOLIETTE 125

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55 RÉGION DES LAURENTIDES 20 VILLES 25 138 CHEMIN DU ROY

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At the heart of the province — Lanaudière-Mauricie, Authentic Québec

Between Montréal, the vibrant metropolis, and Québec City, the charming capital, there’s not one but two hidden gems; the regions of Lanaudière and Mauricie. Their southern tips dip in the St. Lawrence River while both regions stretch inland towards the North, opening up adventures into the heart of nature without having to go too far. Lanaudière-Mauricie (together under the banner of Authentic Québec) invite you to truly experience life in the province. Come meet the people, discover the natural landscape, and dive in the history. Unravel Authentic Québec through seasons, landmarks and activities. Here, you are not a tourist, you are a friend. With an open heart, these two wonderful regions of the Belle Province welcome you. © Tourisme Mauricie, Sébastien Larose Tourisme ©

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The combined surface area of Lanaudière and Mauricie is more than 52,000 km2. To put this in perspective, it is larger than a country the size of Costa Rica. The regions have and Mauricie were… plenty to offer: 2 national parks and around 15 regional ones, a biosphere reserve, 3 wildlife preserves and around 30,000 lakes, streams and rivers. — Icebreaker

A COLOUR? A SONG? A STORY? AN ADVENTURE? THREE REASONS TO COME SAY “HI” The entire landscape is A tune by Félix Leclerc. A tale by local The legacy of the men a painter’s palette! The Québec’s beloved storyteller Fred Pellerin, and women who have — Proximity green of springtime, the songwriter was born who lovingly depicts shaped and are still Lanaudière and Mauricie lie right between blue reflections of lakes in La Tuque in Haute- the wonderful simplicity shaping the regions Montréal and Québec on a summer day, the Mauricie, and his songs of village life, now of Lanaudière and City. Authentic Québec fiery colours of trees in depicted his love for and then. Or, maybe Mauricie: from the neighbours both urban autumn and, of course, the land. In La Drave, a story by Bryan Perro Indigenous peoples poles of the province, the white mantle of he sings about the brimming with fantastic to the hydro-electric making the great winter that blankets daily struggles of beings. Two authors engineers, via the outdoors easily accessible trails. the lumberjacks and deeply rooted in pioneers of Nouvelle- thanks to efficient log drivers of yore. Mauricie. France, the wood- roadways. AN ANIMAL? Lanaudière’s contender runners, trappers, also packs a punch. lumberjacks and log — Diversity A ROAD? From the waters of the Let’s see… A duck She’s a world-famous drivers… and soon, you! St. Lawrence River to the in wolf’s clothing? diva. She has the Power Chemin du Roy (King’s deep inlands stretching The common loon of Love. The one and Road)! The first rideable A SYMBOL? towards the North, is the symbol of La only Céline. road, whose first leg Lanaudière and Mauricie Mauricie National Park dates back to 1660 Yin and Yang. In offer a diverse mosaic while the Eastern wolf A FLAVOUR? in what was then its heart of hearts, of sceneries. Towns, is that of the Mont- Nouvelle-France. The Authentic Québec villages and farms are Tremblant National There’s a local flavour road connects Québec is all about balance. bordered by woods that turn into boreal forests Park. Loons, wolves, that captures the City and Montréal The right equilibrium where rivers and lakes bears and moose– essence of Authentic through Trois-Rivières. between urban and are plentiful. Venture into opportunities to Québec’s land and You can still travel the natural landscapes, the national and regional observe the wildlife are lake. It’s the taste of 280 km of expressways adventure and parks to experience legion in these regions. smoked trout. This mapped onto the trail relaxation, good the great outdoors and is the flavour of local blazed by Chemin planning and pleasant observe their thriving AN AROMA? passion and know-how du Roy along the surprises… Find your fauna. that you can sample St. Lawrence River. balance and bring In springtime, a sweet along culinary field This scenic path will back home a slice — Simplicity The hospitality you will aroma floats in the trips. It’s a taste take you through the of Québec casualness. experience in Lanaudière air. It’s an aroma that of the landscape! two regions, heritage and Mauricie is part and accompanies sounds sites and even time. A QUOTE? parcel of the regional of laughter and violin. A HOUSE? character. The people are It’s an aroma that AN EVENT? In the Republic, Plato warm and welcoming. accompanies the A log cabin in the states that the secret The naturally good- sounds of laughter woods, you betcha! A festival! One that of beauty and grace natured Authentic of family gatherings You can’t get a more is a thrilling yet family- lies in simplicity. Québec is still preserved or of a good time Canadian experience friendly gathering like A quote that springs from the fast-pace consumption aspect of with friends. It’s an than being in a log the Festival Western to mind when one tourism. Whether you are aroma that invites cabin next to a lake. de St-Tite. This is the visits Mauricie and at the museum, at a crafts you to partake in a Fish for trout in the day yearly jamboree for Lanaudière. shop, snowmobiling at deep-rooted Québec and watch the stars cowboys, cowgirls a winter outfitter or tradition. Come to next to the campfire and anyone who loves A DREAM? dining at the restaurant, the sugar shack and at night. An everyday anything from country you will be greeted indulge yourself. dream made possible music to western wear. Well, let’s make it a by smiles. That’s just There’ll be plenty by numerous fishing Or it could be a fancy dream come true on the way the locals are. of maple syrup outfitters in Lanaudière festival like the Festival your holidays! to go around. and Mauricie! de Lanaudière which gathers together the La Mauricie National Park world’s top headliners at the peak of fall colors. in classical music. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © Have your pick!

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Old town in Trois-Rivières has a rich heritage. © Tourisme Mauricie - Sebastien Larose Tourisme ©

The Chemin du Roy The observation tower Île-des-Moulins (King’s Road) in Lanaudière region. © Fabien Proulx-Tremblay

of the Cité de l’énergie in Shawinigan. © Philippe Renault - hémis in Vieux-Terrebonne. © Fabien Proulx-Tremblay Heartfelt Québec — Lanaudière-Mauricie, Authentic Québec It’s a heartfelt invitation. Lanaudière and Mauricie invite visitors to come genuinely experience the Belle Province. Authentic Québec comes in four seasons, each with its distinct flavours. Whichever time of the year and whatever activities you choose, a truly enriching trip awaits.

— Whether you are coming from Montréal or Québec City, International Paper Company in Trois-Rivières, Boréalis you’ll be treading the Chemin du Roy (King’s Road) to enter (see box story 01) shows the human face of the paper industry: Authentic Québec. This scenic and historic route runs along lumberjacks, log drivers and factory workers. You go back even the St. Lawrence River and will take you through history as further in time by visiting the first industrial site in Canada, it goes by historic sites and villages. Lanaudière and Mauricie built in 1730 at Forges-du-Saint-Maurice. This national heritage were privy to the early settling of Nouvelle-France in the 17th site is managed by Parks Canada. The St. Maurice River has th © Éric Lajeunesse and 18 centuries. History unravels along the Chemin du Roy. more secrets to unfold. Shawinigan’s La Cité de l’énergie has © Michel Julien 01 02 In Vieux-Terrebonne, sites like Île-des-Moulins or the Maison a Science Center and a Historic Center to spend a great day Bélisle, a heritage house dating back to 1759, are worth your of discovery: old powerhouses, immersive multimedia show, 01 A LIVING MEMORY and of the workers. More 02 SAY YES TO “SHAWI”! are proud ambassadors of a while. In Trois-Rivières, the old district founded in 1634 by first interactive exhibits, museum of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, than a display museum, unique urban setting at the commandant Laviolette bears testimony to olden days gone by. evening circus show with Cirque Éloize in the outdoors Located in the former the center offers interactive Shawinigan embodies the gates of La Mauricie National amphitheater, trolleybus sightseeing tours and river cruises. filtration plant of what was exhibits, paper-making saga of hydroelectricity and Park. Say yes to Shawinigan’s once the most important workshops, walks in the industry in Mauricie with the Cité de l’énergie, festive events You can also enjoy a panoramic view of Shawinigan from atop We remember… paper factory in the world, underground vaults for great outdoors in the back- & activities. And, do say yes to Travelling in Lanaudière and Mauricie is like flipping through the Hydro-Québec Observation Tower. At 115 meters high, Boréalis portrays the saga deep dives into history. drop. The town has a popu- the craft beers from the famous the pages of history. Pages of paper made in Trois-Rivières. it is the second highest tower in Québec. The tower will give of the region’s paper industry borealis3r.ca lation of 50,000 spread over Trou du Diable microbrewery. Located in the former filtration plant of the Canadian you a bird’s eye view of Shawinigan (see box story 02). 1,000 km2. The inhabitants tourismeshawinigan.com

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Authentic Québec’s dolce vita

permeates all aspects of urban and rural life. Le Brun general store in Maskinongé, Mauricie. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © Summer patios mean good food in good company, here in Vieux-Terrebonne. © Simon Laroche

Casually urban They go by the names of Joliette, Terrebonne, Repentigny and L’Assomption in Lanaudière; Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan and La Tuque in Mauricie, to name a few of them. They are quaint and cozy towns, so typical to Authentic Québec. These towns each have their own charm and they are usually well equipped in terms of the cultural offer (e.g., the Musée d’art de Joliette or the Musée POP in Trois-Rivières dedicated to Québec’s popular culture). The town of Berthierville has a museum dedicated to Gilles Villeneuve, the local kid who grew up to Harbourfront park in Trois-Rivières. become a Formula 1 legend. Or, perhaps you’d like to visit © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © Our Lady of the Cape Shrine in Trois-Rivières. This ancient and spectacular basilica is Canada’s national shrine to the On the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Lanaudière.

Blessed Virgin Mary. Whatever tickles your fancy, these © Jimmy Vigneux endearing communities will win your heart. Even during the high season when boats cruising the St. Lawrence are full and when festivals abound (see page 22), you will enjoy to sample a bit of everything. In Rawdon, for instance, you the laid-back and casual atmosphere. can visit La Terre des Bisons to taste bison and wapiti or just 03 © Michel Julien © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © watch them graze. A fan of gourds? Visit La Courgerie in Cozy countryside Sainte-Élisabeth to check out their 100 varieties of cucurbits! 03 DANY, you are most welcome to The beauty of the countryside will be hard to miss. The The Abbaye Val Notre-Dame shop in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is THE TRADITION KEEPER indulge in maple syrupy greenery will stimulate your senses. Grab a picnic basket and a hidden gem that will amaze your sweet tooth. In Mauricie, delights at Cabane à sucre fill it to the brim with cheese, fruits and veggies, beers, wines be sure to leave some room for some traditional maple syrup Dany Néron has been Chez Dany in Trois-Rivières. keeping Québec’s tradition An authentic taste, best and spirits, fish and game, smoked meat and delicatessen, at the sugar shack Cabane à sucre Chez Dany (see box story of hosting and sharing alive served with folkloric fiddle honey, jams and chocolates. The countryside comes in many 03) and for some pork & beans at Boulangerie Guay. Thirsty? Sweet scents for the past 25 years in his music. flavours. You’ll need a guide to explore this cornucopia. Lanaudière and Mauricie tally around 20 microbreweries of the countryside. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © sugar shack. All year long, cabanechezdany.com “Goûtez Lanaudière!” proposes five food & drink itineraries pouring out gallons of incredible craft beer.

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Hiking and scenic views in Lanaudière. © Municipalité de Saint-Donat

The great outdoors and its emblematic inhabitants, like the black bear. © Tourisme Mauricie, Sebastien Larose Tourisme ©

A shelter in Matawinie, Nature’s palette of colours at Mont-Sourire in St-Donat .

along the National Trail. © Fabien Proulx-Tremblay © Steeve Deschênes .

A land where water Fall foliage in parks. bodies and forests abound. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © © Karine Gélinas

A walk on the wild side A never-ending show, nature is Adventure calls. Here, the great outdoors will put you under a spell, whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall. Vast also a stage for epic adventures. forests that change colours in fall, dazzling lakes that freeze in winter. If you are lucky enough, you can observe black (see box story 05) to try out the steep via ferrata or the bears, beavers, common loons, wolves and the gigantic moose. Tyrolean traverse to get that adrenaline rush. When winter © Parcs Canada 04 © Martin Savard 05 A world of wonders awaits you in the vast national parks, finally comes, a whole new choice of activities arises. Snowy whether it is Mont-Tremblant in Lanaudière or La Mauricie trails and frozen lakes welcome you to experience winter paddle boarding, biking 05 RIVER FUN onsite with the via ferrata, National Park (see box story 04). Authentic Québec also as never before. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog 04 GATEWAY TO MAURICIE’S NATURE or interpretive walks with an aerial adventure circuit has 15 regional parks and 3 wildlife preserves to keep you sledding, ice skating or ice fishing… the choice is yours, naturalist guides. In winter: From May to late October, including Tyrolean traverses. kayaking, fishing, camping or hiking. It’s an endless discovery take your (ice) pick! Make sure you hop on a snowmobile La Mauricie National Park is snowshoeing and snowshoe Parc de la rivière Batiscan Camping sites and other with the National Trail that passes through 4 regional parks too. Authentic Québec is snowmobile country with nature spread over 536 km2 art, cross-country skiing, and welcomes you to explore its accommodation options in Matawinie, Lanaudière, before connecting to La Mauricie 4,800 km of trails in superb conditions. In Québec, tradition of the Canadian Shield. The Nordic hiking. You can stay 400 hectares of forest, trails are available such as landscapes are spectacular, in Parks Canada’s original and river. The river swerves prospector tents or yurts. National Park and the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve. There and creativity go hand in hand. Try fat biking or do some regardless of the season. oTENTik, which is a cross here and there, becoming The park is gorgeous are many ways to take in the panorama, from a gentle larger-than-lifeXoxoxoxooxoxoxox snowshoe art in La Mauricie National Park, Several activities are offered between a tent and a rustic a waterfall and then a calm in fall when the leaves interpretive walk to more thrilling experiences. Feeling beforeoxoxoxxooxoxoxoxo heading back to a cozy cabin or an original oTENTik, by Parks Canada. In summer: cabin. basin before changing again. change colour. gutsy? Head out for the Parc de la rivière Batiscan a cross between a tent and a rustic cabin. hiking, canoeing and camping, pc.gc.ca/fr/pn-np/qc/mauricie Several activities are available parcbatiscan.ca

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A halt along The fresh air experts Parks and outfitters offer adventure snowmobiling trails. Some of your hosts in Authentic Québec are the best guides you can imagine to help you make the most of the great for all, throughout the year. outdoors. They have been living in harmony with nature– Mother Earth–for millennia. The Indigenous nations These were initially private fishing and hunting grounds that of Authentic Québec welcome you to experience their culture: have been made accessible to all. La Seigneurie du Triton sleep in a teepee, learn about trapping, attend a pow wow or (see box story 07) is yet another example of an outfitter offering a crafts workshop. The Atikamekw of Lanaudière’s Manawan several nature-related activities and types of accommodation community and those of the Club Odanak outfitter (see box such as fully furnished inns, rustic cabins or even teepees. story 06) in Haute-Mauricie will introduce you to their age-old Whether it is summer or winter, outfitters are the perfect traditions and values. “What’s an outfitter?”, you may ask. place to get some fresh air and enjoy seasonal activities. © Tourisme Mauricie, Olivier Croteau Tourisme ©

Snowshoeing Winter’s best friend: sled dogs.

on the National Trail. © Fabien Proulx-Tremblay Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme ©

Take it up a notch with a ride on a seaplane. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme ©

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expanse where several 06 AGE-OLD NATURE 07 AND CULTURE seasonal activities are © Francoise Roy offered: fishing & hunting, Welcome to Haute-Mauricie hiking, canoeing & kayaking, 07 STAYING CLASSY du Triton has it all. Lakeshore where two traditions thrive snowshoeing, cross-country IN THE GREAT accommodation in forest side by side. The Indigenous skiing, ice fishing, dog OUTDOORS inns, cottages or teepees. culture of the Atikamekw sledding and snowmobiling. Interpretive forest walks, nation and the art de vivre Savour Indigenous cuisine A great outdoors destination stargazing with qualified à la Québécoise in the great based on local produce in a charming setting that guides, or some good combines historic prestige, ol’ trout fishing. outdoors. Club Odanak is the and experience Atikamekw Xoxoxoxooxoxoxox perfect place to experience culture firsthand. biodiversity, comfort & fine Have it your way! Explore the forest Vast expanses to canoe oxoxoxxooxoxoxoxo on a side-by-side vehicle. or kayak away. both traditions on a vast clubodanak.com dining? La Seigneurie seigneuriedutriton.com Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © © Paddle Tales

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A romantic getaway

to enjoy the region’s flavours. Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert TouriSme © © Franck Camhi

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Make memories at the family camping. © Tourisme Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © © LE BALUCHON éco-villégiature © Auberge du Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire © 10 11

08 UP CLOSE AND 09 PARADISE CALLS 10 CHILLING BY THE LAKE 11 ECO-TOURISM PERSONAL WITH NATURE AT ITS BEST Imagine a huge log house deep At Auberge du Lac-à-l’Eau- Sacacomie Hotel stands in nature, surrounded by woods Claire, you can be sure that you In a small valley, next to rivière a reference in Québec as that you can explore through will be tranquil and far from the du Loup in Mauricie, there is a nature holiday resort. The hiking and biking trails if you are madding crowd for your family a little spot of green paradise. wooden architecture blends not horseback riding. Imagine or romantic stay. You will be LE BALUCHON Eco-Resort into the breathtaking scenery. 32 km of sandy lakeshore and in the middle of 2,500 hectares pioneers its outdoors Experience legendary all the water sports you can of pure nature that you can offering in the province with an know-how: a full range of dream of. Welcome to Auberge discover through hiking trails. innovative and environmentally luxury spa services, fine dining du Lac Taureau, a paradise Four-season packages offer a friendly approach: forest hiking and unique seasonal activities resort that encompasses a wide array of activities from trails, horseback riding, yoga, © La Source Bains Nordiques 12

(seaplane tours, black bear forest inn with 100 rooms, fishing to snowmobiling. Spa canoeing & kayaking, Fun times in winter. Mauricie, Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © & beaver observation, hiking condominiums and log cabins. services and fine dining are fat biking, cross-country skiing, 12 ZEN, MOUNTAIN architecture blends in the with a mountain man or wood This establishment is renowned available yearlong. You have snowshoeing, dog sledding. AND WOODS natural mountain landscape runner as they’re called for its fine dining, relaxing several accommodation options: Nordic spa and fine dining Switch off and tune in to nature for total immersion. in our neck of the woods). setting and snowmobile trails inn room, condominium, log with local ingredients are To feel at home in Nature’s backyard, this is the promise of Heat therapy can greatly Massage and Nordic spa Live the dream! (4,800 km to explore!). houses or cabins. You will love also on the menu. benefit your health. services will help you recenter. comfy lakeshore inns and hotels in the woods. Four-season sacacomie.com Nature resort or pure paradise, the Sunday brunches, the indoor baluchon.com La Source Bains Nordiques, The food, which honours it’s your call. swimming pool and the dining accommodation right in the middle of vast green estates in Rawdon, adds in a magical local produce, will replenish lactaureau.com room with a lake view. where you can enjoy some fine dining and take in the view. scenery to the wellness. you. lacaleauclaire.com Mauricie’s Hotel Sacacomie or Lanaudière’s Auberge du Lac The wood and glass lasourcespa.com

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Sampling and celebrating local ingredients. © Étienne Boisvert © Simon Laroche

Taureau (see box stories 08 and 09) are renowned names. including a full range of spa services, for an unforgettable At Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, the Auberge du Lac-à-l’Eau- getaway. Our team’s pick for spa services is La Source Bains Claire (see box story 10) gives you a wide choice of regular Nordiques (see box story 12) in Rawdon, to enjoy fine rooms or luxury suites in its inn, condominiums or cabins. dining, a perfectly Zen atmosphere against the backdrop Hiking and canoeing packages are the rage in summer, but of a mountain forest. Switch off and tune in to yourself. you can also go for stand-up paddling or a seaplane trip. In winter, nothing beats snowmobiling. In Saint-Paulin, LE BALUCHON Eco-Resort (see box story 11) lets you put Need further inspiration for your travels in Authentic Québec? on your Western boots to shepherd a fold of Highland cattle. Check out our recommended itineraries (pages 26 to 38). All these establishments offer a wide array of activities, Useful resources on pages 40 to 42.

JANUARY A lively calendar Festi-Glace on Throughout the year, there's always something happening Oktoberfest L’Assomption river de Repentigny – Joliette in Lanaudière and Mauricie. There's a little bit of everything – Repentigny festiglace.ca to make everyone happy! oktoberfestde repentigny.com Féeries d’hiver in Saint-Donat JUNE Circus show "Nezha SEPTEMBER Festival Blues tourismesaint-donat. Festival International l’enfant pirate” Les Délices d’automne de Joliette com/evenements by Cirque Éloize – Trois-Rivières centrevilledejoliette. Danse Encore Tomcod Ice Fishing at the Cité de l’énergie delicesdautomne.qc.ca qc.ca/october-blues – Trois-Rivières Festival – Shawinigan danseencore.ca Mauricie International – Sainte-Anne- citedelenergie.com DECEMBER FestiVoix Canoe Classic Lanaudière de-la-Pérade in Trois-Rivières Lanaudière Festival – From La Tuque Christmas Markets associationdes festivoix.com – Joliette to Trois-Rivières itinerary pourvoyeurs.com lanaudiere.org classiquedecanots.com – Joliette, Terrebonne, JULY L’Assomption FEBRUARY Festival Western Festival Mémoire AUGUST lanaudiere.ca/en/ Festival Saint-Côme St-Tite et Racines Grand Prix christmas-markets- en glace festivalwestern.com festivalstcome – Joliette and Saint- of Trois-Rivières lanaudiere gp3r.com englace.com Charles-Borromée Les Défis du Parc Christmas market memoireracines.org Les Fêtes gourmandes – Shawinigan Défi nordique Géo of Trois-Rivières de Lanaudière – lesdefis.ca Plein Air Shawinigan Série Hommage by the Noël en Lumière Goûtez le Québec lesdefis.ca Cirque du Soleil at the du Sanctuaire fetesgourmandes.ca OCTOBER Cogeco Amphitheater Festival international de Notre-Dame-du-Cap Festivolant – Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières en Blues la Poésie – Trois-Rivières – Trois-Rivières de Grandes-Piles amphitheatrecogeco.com 3renblues.com fiptr.com sanctuaire-ndc.ca festivolant.com

22 QUEBECAUTHENTIQUE.COM Discover the nature LANAUDIÈRE-MAURICIE, AUTHENTIC QUÉBEC CIRCUITS in all its glory at the gate of La Mauricie National Park ! Need inspiration? — Your ideal itinerary awaits What museums to check out on your summer road trip? In which regional or national parks can I enjoy the colours of fall? Where to go snowshoeing? Here are our recommendations to make the most of your trip thanks to these seasonal itineraries. Check out our best spots to help you build your dream holiday in Lanaudière and Mauricie!

LUGGAGE CHECKLIST Autumn. Days in fall can be quite you from the icy wind and/or heavy –THINGS YOU’LL NEED chilly. However, a few days of Indian snow—wear at least two layers of summer before mid-October might clothing, one of which should be Summer. The days can get really hot provide a short interval of warmer thick. You’ll need the whole kit: (25 °C on average), but no worries— climes. Throw in a woolen pullover boots, warm socks, mittens, beanie, the opportunities abound to take a dip! or a sweater for the chilly days. woolen scarf. You might also want Pack some light clothes, swimwear, sun Take a camera to capture the beauty to consider warm/long underwear. cream, insect repellent, walking shoes, of fall in this part of Canada. Skin and lips protection will prevent 2120 Chemin Saint-François I Saint-Mathieu-Du-Parc I G0X 1N0 throw in a sweater and a pair of pants them from getting chapped. Tel : 819 532 2600 - [email protected] for cooler evenings. You might also Winter. This is true winter wonderland For snowmobiling, additional wear www.refugedutrappeur.com want to bring a light raincoat if you are with loads of snow and temperatures can often be provided onsite. planning to do a river cruise to shield falling to -15 °C on average. Under Now, you’re ready to face you from wind and downpours. a windbreaker, essential to shield the North with a smile! © Paddle Tales © Tourisme Mauricie - Étienne Boisvert Tourisme © 25 CIRCUITS SUMMER - NATURE

Lanaudière and Mauricie welcome you to the great © Eric Lajeunesse 01 02 03 04 outdoors. © Parcs Canada © Martin Moreau © Martin Savard 09 10 11 © Camp Taureau © Club Odanak Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme ©

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services in a relaxing setting. 08 AUBERGE REFUGE Try thermotherapy with DU TRAPPEUR Summertime and alternating hot and cold In the vicinity of La Mauricie baths, indulge yourself with National Park, Auberge Refuge a massage or a facial/body du Trappeur embarks visitors the great outdoors! treatment. Top it off with fine on a journey deep into dining and why not stay over the culture and traditions Discover 19 ways to truly enjoy nature and the sun to relive this day again? of the province’s eleven © Pourvoirie Pavillon Basilieres in Authentic Québec. Indigenous nations. It also FOREST INNS houses a museum dedicated 16 17 18 19 © LE BALUCHON éco-villégiature © Karl Tremblay © Michel Julien AND OUTFITTERS to Quebec’s wildlife. Guided MOVE, BREATHE, 03 AVIATION LA TUQUE tours are also available to GO ON AN Take in the magnificent 06 AUBERGE explore the great outdoors. are available. Whether you tours, seaplane tours, ATV Outdoor activities and nature 18 POURVOIRIE ADVENTURE vistas of Haute-Mauricie’s DU LAC-À-L’EAU-CLAIRE intend to go fishing or just quad trails or black bear adventures abound, for DU LAC BLANC landscapes and the immensity Nature lovers will find their 09 CAMP TAUREAU relax, enjoy the comfort of observation. Enjoy the lake instance, gazing at the stars Renowned for its trout fishing, 01 LA MAURICIE of it all from high up in the Eden in this lakeshore resort Nature rhymes with adventure the lakeshore inn or the log vista from the outdoor spa! that map the celestial vault this family outfitter which has NATIONAL PARK sky. Aviation La Tuque offers deep in the Laurentian forest. at Camp Taureau! Outdoor cabins. On the menu: smoked on a clear night. been handed over from father Lakes, waterfalls, forests… you this chance. Seaplane Activities abound, whether activities to enjoy the sun, trout and other delicacies. 14 KANAMOUCHE to son, offers a warm family Explore this immense park tours lasting 20, 30, 45 it’s on the go or in a package. good food to replenish Open since 1945, this 16 LE BALUCHON welcome. Choose your pick to take in the raw beauty minutes or an hour in planes Try out canoeing, fishing, or yourself and cozy inn rooms 12 DOMAINE outfitter provides an ECO-RESORT amongst several guided tours: of nature’s landscapes in that can carry 4 to 6 people. you can also ride an ATV quad or lakeshore cabins to take DU LAC ST-PIERRE authentic and rich experience This eco-resort welcomes trapping, observing black the wild. Experience The seaplanes have windows or set off on a black bear a well-deserved rest. Lake Saint-Pierre is recognized amidst the beautiful you to kick back. Spoil yourself bears, rabaskaw canoeing or authentic lakeshore camping all around to let you enjoy observation guided tour. Make as a biosphere reserve by backdrop of Lake Carmel. with a massage on the water exploring Indigenous culture. and splash into lake fun as the panorama. the most of the spa services to 10 CLUB ODANAK UNESCO and has a rich Warm log cabins, surrounded or under the trees. Nordic Your seasoned, well-learned you travel on a canoe and relax. You can dine onsite and At the heart of Nitaskinan, ecosystem of marshes, islets by old pines and spruce, baths and yoga retreats are guides await! leave all worries behind. 04 PARC DE LA RIVIÈRE sample the local ingredients the ancestral lands of the and bays. Outdoor enthusiasts provide for comfortable also at hand. On the menu: BATISCAN before calling it a day. Atikamekw, Club Odanak will have much to explore stays. Summer activities local flavours. 19 POURVOIRIE 02 SHAWINIGAN, Fancy a walk by the river outfitter share their Indigenous by boat. Embark on a water include trout fishing, water PAVILLON BASILIÈRES A FOOT IN THE and some fresh air? 07 AUBERGE culture and know-how for safari, and be it by paddle sports on the lake and 17 POURVOIRIE Absolute tranquility only WILDERNESS Kilometers of outdoor fun DU LAC TAUREAU hunting & fishing. Even the or by motor, make your way toasting marshmallows CLUB HOSANNA an-hour-and-a-half drive from Shawinigan is a great place await you. Hiking, biking, Its characteristic architecture duvet covers are handmade through an outstanding around a campfire. Spanning 110 km2, the Montreal. Recenter and realign to set up your base camp geocaching or interpretive makes this resort stand out by a craftswoman in Wemotaci. scenery! charming family outfitter while you fish for trout on one from where you can go on walks, you are spoilt for majestically on the lakeshore 15 LA SEIGNEURIE welcomes fishing enthusiasts of the six lakes. Several types an adventure into the nearby choice here. Kick it up of Lake Taureau. The lake 11 DOMAINE 13 SACACOMIE DU TRITON and holidaymakers. of trout thrive in these lakes. wilderness. St. Maurice River a notch with the via ferrata boasts 45 islands and 32 km BAZINET HOTEL This mythical private hunting Lakeshore cottages and log Come in for the day or stay and La Mauricie National Park and the aerial treetop course. of sandy shores. This is an Both an outfitter and This lakeshore resort is made and fishing outfitter is cabins provide the perfect over in a fully equipped will be your playgrounds. incredible scenery in which a nature resort, Domaine up of huge logs peeking out accessible only by boat or base for your outdoors cabin in the midst of nature. Nature as far and wide 05 KINIPI NORDIC SPA to swim and partake in other Bazinet offers a wide range of the forests, like a magical seaplane, and it marvellously activities. All the fishing as you can see. & ACCOMMODATION water sports. On land, trails of activities for the whole wooden castle. Summer combines a rustic outlook gear is provided and KiNipi welcomes you to abound to hike, ride in quads family. Several packages activities include hiking, with prestige on a preserved the fishing season lasts See the map on page 6 enjoy a full range of spa or on horseback. and accommodation options canoeing, rabaskaw guided spot of heavenly beauty. until early October. and addresses on page 40.

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traditional crafts workshops, interpretive nature walks to find medicinal herbs, or a cozy chat by the campfire. It’s your adventure.

18 TOURISME MANAWAN/MATAKAN TRADITIONAL SITE Discover the community of 01 02 03 04 13 14 15 © Christian Auger © Damien Lair © Michel Julien © La Bande à Paul © Paolo Pedecelli / Musée Gilles-Villeneuve © Birtz photographie Trois-Rivières © Comfort Inn Manawan and its traditional site Matakan on a small island in the middle of a reservoir lake. Come experience a vibrant, youthful culture with values still close to the nature. The guides, craftspeople and artists will introduce you to the secrets of the Atikamekw, aka the People of the Bark.

© Hôtel Delta Trois-Rivières © Hôtel Delta 05 © Damien Lair 06 Trois-Rivieres de © Ville 07 © Pure Perception 08 © Madeleine Basile 16 © Florian Joyeux 17 Manawan-Mayoke © Tourisme 18 19 AUBERGE MANAWAN Come meet and greet the Atikamekw people living in the community of Manawan. You can also opt for the inn’s nature package to visit the traditional Matakan site, on an islet in the middle of Kempt Lake. Experience Indigenous culture firsthand.

© Vanessa Fortin © Vanessa 09 © Hôtel Château Joliette 10 © Stephane Jutras 11 Notre Dame Abbaye Val © FR Bruno-Marie, 12 © Auberge Manawan 19 © Jimmy Vigneux 20 Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © 21 TASTE LOCAL exhibits on the theme 09 MUSÉE D’ART 12 VAL NOTRE-DAME 15 COMFORT INN FLAVOURS of energy. In the evening, DE JOLIETTE ABBEY TROIS-RIVIÈRES Exploring the culture enjoy Nezha, an electrifying This is the third museum The monastery has a modern Not far from downtown, 20 GOÛTEZ circus show brought to you in the province for its architecture and the Trappist the hotel has 77 rooms. LANAUDIÈRE! – FOOD 21 insightful ways of peeking into the soul of Authentic Québec by Cirque Éloize. The show impressive visual arts monks of Oka have been living Breakfast is included. Make & DRINK ITINERARIES while enjoying your summer. is held outdoors under a collection. The museum offers there since 2009. The abbey this your base camp and set “Goûtez Lanaudière!” rotating scene, shielded a lot of activities 7 days/week is set in nature, next to 187 off to wander the region and proposes five food & drink from weather conditions. onsite during summertime. hectares of forest. The Trappist attend awesome events like itineraries to sample the TRAVEL, EXPLORE, program. You’ll enjoy the ta tuque!” (from a popular Tip to visitors: the museum Afterhours are held on the monks are well known for their the Festival Western de St-Tite. delicacies that the region EXPERIENCE acoustics and the outdoor shows expression which literally dedicated to Prime Minister patio every Thursday. Tip: handmade delicacies. Visit has to offer. Whether you beside the St. Lawrence River! means “Put your beanie on!” Jean Chrétien is also worth Hôtel Château Joliette is only the boutique for all sorts of INSPIRINGLY are on a road or bike trip, 01 TROIS-RIVIÈRES... and figuratively means “Hang your while and showcases a 5-min walk away. chocolate, butter, cake, jam, INDIGENOUS you’ll get a taste of the SO ARTISTIC, 03 BORÉALIS on tight”). The Old Prison is memorabilia and gifts maple products or herbal teas. countryside. The guide also SO INSPIRING! This interactive museum is not far away and offers another received from the world over. 10 HÔTEL CHÂTEAU 16 DOMAINE NOTCIMIK gives tips for where to get Trois-Rivières combines all dedicated to the importance type of gripping immersive JOLIETTE 13 GILLES-VILLENEUVE The owners of this peaceful local specialities and where the cultural attractions of a of paper as part of the experience. The Delta Hotels 07 OUR LADY Found close to the Joliette Art MUSEUM haven amidst nature had a to go fruit picking. major city with the tranquility industrial heritage of Trois-Rivières provides nearby OF THE CAPE SHRINE Museum, the hotel has a view Berthierville is the hometown dream: to share the culture to enjoy them leisurely: Trois-Rivières. Visitors can accommodation. The basilica has 300 years on river L’Assomption. Nestled of the F1 legend. Stop at the of the Atikamekw nation. 21 CHEZ DANY museums and historical experience the process hands- of history to tell. The sanctuary between nature and culture, museum to explore the life of Here you can camp or stay SUGAR SHACK landmarks, shows, Cirque on (papermaking workshop), 05 DELTA HOTELS is a haven of inner peace. this 4-star hotel will put you the local boy who signed up with in traditional Indigenous In Trois-Rivières, anytime du Soleil summer shows, explore with the five senses TROIS-RIVIÈRES All are welcome, pilgrims under a spell. Hôtel Château Ferrari. The museum also exhibits accommodation. You can enjoy of the year is sugar shack various celebrations including (through the multisensorial This hotel in downtown is very and tourists alike. Onsite Joliette has 90 rooms & suites. retro items and F1 memorabilia. both outdoor and cultural time thanks to Chez Dany. a poetry festival… The town stations of the 5S Passage) convenient for those who wish activities cater for pilgrims You can dine casually with activities for an enriching stay. The sugar shack is a sacred also boasts cozy shops, charming and take part in a rally to explore Trois-Rivières and its and the general public great food on the menu. 14 FESTIVAL WESTERN tradition in Quebec. Maple patios and casual eateries. (in the underground vaults). cultural offering, like the Musée (example: The Assumption DE ST-TITE 17 AMISHK AVENTURES syrup flows as you feast on Enjoy the dolce vita and chat POP. Delta Hotels by Marriott Festival held in August). 11 VILLAGE DU This festival is dedicated AMÉRINDIENNES meat pies, smoked ham, pork away with the friendly locals. 04 MUSÉE POP AND has 225 renovated rooms, that BÛCHERON to Western culture. Country The Amishk site is found & beans, and the famous THE OLD PRISON are comfy and spacious, and it 08 LANAUDIÈRE Head out to Grandes-Piles music & dances, Wild West in the midst of a vast forest, scrunchies in an atmosphere 02 COGECO OF TROIS-RIVIÈRES is possible to book a room with FESTIVAL to explore the rich heritage of rodeos: unleash your inner on the shores of a lake. Stay of folkloric music. AMPHITHEATER The Musée POP will walk you a view on the St. Lawrence River. This is Canada’s number 1 the province’s forest industry. cowboy or cowgirl this in a teepee or a prospector The Cirque du Soleil summer through Quebec’s popular festival for classical music. Guided tours of the traditional September in St-Tite. Yeehaw! tent, explore Indigenous shows are held in Trois-Rivières’ culture, in a very entertaining 06 LA CITÉ DE L’ÉNERGIE For over 40 years, the festival camp, songs and folktales will Why not put your feet up at culture, make the most brand-new auditorium. The fashion. The permanent A key attraction in has been hosting the world’s take you back to the olden the Comfort Inn Trois-Rivieres of the stunning landscape See the map on page 6 venue has an eclectic show exhibit is called “Attache Shawinigan, the Cité has top headliners in Joliette. days of the heroic lumberjack. afterwards to call it a day? and wilderness. Canoeing, and addresses on page 40.

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more, the Cirque du Soleil has and welcomes all—pilgrims 06 MUSÉE D’ART amphitheater and across a seaplane and take to the aspects of the exploration Sun and fun anchored itself at the auditorium and visitors alike. The Shrine DE JOLIETTE churches in the Lanaudière skies for a breathtaking view. of the Lanaudière region. and holds an exclusive show, has an exceptional religious The third museum in the region. Behold! A truly breathtaking Departure from Montréal each and every summer, heritage collection to share province for visual arts has a panorama unfolds: it is the for a guided day trip adventures to celebrate Québec music. and it is situated on an mind-blowing collection of MOVE, BREATHE, St. Maurice River and La throughout summer. exquisite location along 8,500 works of art from near Mauricie National Park seen Fall stay-over packages Nature and culture in Authentic Québec. GO ON AN 03 BORÉALIS the St. Lawrence River. Come and far. Here’s a little tip to ADVENTURE from the heavens. Take it to available. Here’s the right mix for an unforgettable summer. A landmark of the region’s discover this hidden gem visitors: after-hours are held another level with the various 24 ways to have fun in the sun. economic drive, the saga through various activities on the museum’s patio every 08 HAUTE-MAURICIE packages such as expeditions, 12 AVIATION of the paper industry is told and events held onsite. Thursday. Make the most of TOURISM fine dining onboard, LA TUQUE here through a thrilling and your visit by staying at the Haute-Mauricie is a region entertainment or just go wild Summer dreams are dreams TRAVEL, EXPLORE, the St. Lawrence River interactive experience. 05 CITÉ DE L’ÉNERGIE Hôtel Château Joliette within on the ancestral lands of the and go all-inclusive. of lush forests with myriads EXPERIENCE intimately close and an art This visit, which is rightly This tourism landmark serves close walking distance. Atikamekw and it welcomes of waterways running along de vivre à la cool: a mix that called Expérience, gives an as a museum while raising you to explore its rich 10 PARACHUTE VOLTIGE and across them. Aviation 01 TROIS-RIVIÈRES... is oh so tempting! overview before walking you awareness around science 07 LANAUDIÈRE Indigenous culture. In La Tuque Local TV and cinema star, La Tuque offers you the SO ARTISTIC through the permanent exhibit, by taking visitors through FESTIVAL and its surroundings, you can Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge possibility to live the dream. AND SO INSPIRING! 02 COGECO and the underground rally an interactive and immersive Canada’s number 1 event attend an outdoors show, welcomes you to his skydiving Hop in, fly off and take in Halfway between Montréal AMPHITHEATER in the vaults, with a little experience. Be sure not to for classical music offers experience the Wemotaci pow school. Your first jump awaits. the magnificent vistas of and Québec, Trois-Rivières At the confluence of the detour at the very popular miss out on the view from a programme that’s quite wow in virtual reality or spend No worries, you’ll be with a Haute-Mauricie’s stunning is your perfect destination for St. Maurice River and the paper-making workshop. the 115-m high observation unique across the entire the night in a prospector tent. seasoned instructor. Get ready landscapes and its sheer a weekend getaway or more. St. Lawrence River, this outdoor tower. The evening show is continent. Leading musicians for an adrenaline rush! immensity from above. So many things to see, amphitheater is at the cutting 04 OUR LADY also worth your while, it is and orchestras from across 09 HYDRAVION Double the fun with a joint so many things to do, a edge of sound technologies OF THE CAPE SHRINE held outside on a spinning the world come to play at the AVENTURE 11 BONJOUR NATURE outfitter package or do it plateful of restaurants, a most and it is renowned for its The Shrine is among the stage that’s shielded from festival year after year in the Are you ready to spread A solidarity coop that focuses your way with an on-demand charming historical district, world-class acoustics. What’s leading holy sites in Québec, environmental conditions. enchanting Fernand-Lindsay your wings and fly? Jump on on the natural and human customizable package.

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13 PARC DE LA RIVIERE will cheer you on as you take furnished lakeshore cottage Atikamekw community of BATISCAN on heaps of yummy food and with a private porch. Imagine Manawan. In summertime, Fancy a walk by the river and delight your sweet tooth, all being in the middle of a mixed this Indigenous community some fresh air? Kilometres that in the most typical Québec forest. Imagine a whole host of welcomes visitors on Matakan, of outdoor fun await you. setting imaginable. And yes, outdoor & lake activities. You don’t its traditional site. Matakan is on Hiking, biking, geocaching there’ll be maple taffy on snow have to keep on imagining, an islet in the middle of Kempt or interpretive walks, you are even in summer! simply come to Chalets Lake. Come to spend a couple spoilt for choice here. Kick it des Pins and live the dream! of days exploring the culture up a notch with the via ferrata 17 LA TERRE DES BISONS of the Atikamekw nation. and the aerial treetop course. This bison farm lets you observe 20 AUBERGE REFUGE North America’s iconic shaggy DU TRAPPEUR 23 HÔTEL CHÂTEAU 14 LANAUDIÈRE wild ox before serving you its Only 1 km away from La Mauricie JOLIETTE OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION delicious and nutritious meat National Park, there’s an outdoor This four-star hotel is a haven The association is made up of in your plate. There’s an inter- adventure like no other deeply of tranquility with a view on some twenty outfitters offering pretive trail and guided tours rooted in the culture and tradi- L’Assomption River and it is fishing trips & leisure stays in to observe bison & wapiti. The tions of the eleven Indigenous only a 5-minute walk from Lanaudière. Several packages Wild Game Centre educates nations of the province and Joliette’s art museum. It is are available to best fit your ide- people on these fabulous crea- connected to its wildlife. There’s THE place from where you al vacation. Your journey begins tures. The boutique onsite will more: curious yet cozy accom- can leisurely sample what only 90 minutes from Montréal! help you stock up on delicacies. modation and guided tours into this charming little town has the wilderness. to offer whilst enjoying its 15 MAURICIE OUTFITTERS 18 LA COURGERIE refreshing lifestyle, between ASSOCIATION Welcome to the kingdom of 21 LA SEIGNEURIE culture and nature. The outfitters of Mauricie are cucurbits. Here you can find DU TRITON sought-after for their fishing squash and pumpkins of all Formerly a private hunting and GET PAMPERED bounty and leisure stays in forest sorts. La Courgerie is a great fishing club, this forest inn is inns or log cabins. Various pack- place to learn everything about an ideal spot of paradise for 24 LA SOURCE BAINS ages are available over a region the family of gourds. Although absolute leisure with family NORDIQUES spanning from the St. Lawrence you can only pick pumpkin or friends, if not for a romantic This Nordic spa nestled by River to the Gouin Reservoir. and squash in the field in getaway. Tip: go for the package the side of a mountain, offers autumn, the boutique onsite that includes it all—accommo- the ideal setting for wellness. TASTE LOCAL offers plenty of gourd-based dation, nature-related activities, Enjoy thermotherapy in the FLAVOURS products in summer. three hearty meals that pack midst of the mountain forest, the flavour of Québec! add in a massage or a facial/ 16 CHEZ DANY GET AWAY, STAY body treatment. Top it off SUGAR SHACK OVER, RECENTER 22 MANAWAN with fine dining onsite. Even in the heat of summer, TOURISM / MATAKAN you can still feast on an all- 19 CHALETS DES PINS TRADITIONAL SITE you-can-eat menu flooded with Get away and far from the North of Saint-Michel-des- See the map on page 6 maple syrup. Folkloric music madding crowd. Imagine a fully Saints, you will find the and addresses on page 40.

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In Authentic Québec, autumn casts a powerful magical spell!

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in the middle of the night GET AWAY, STAY comfort. Enjoy fine dining hospitality. You’ll be close to from across your oTENTik OVER, RECENTER that highlights local produce, the Musée POP. Delta Hotels tent. Fall is a marvelous time a full range of spa services by Marriott has 225 renovated to be outdoors and get 07 LA MONTAGNE and plenty of activities rooms, and some of them some fresh air. COUPÉE to make lasting memories. have a scenic view of the This inn—a member of the St. Lawrence River! 05 MONT-TREMBLANT Ôrigine, Artisans Hôteliers 10 LE BALUCHON NATIONAL PARK network—is located on top ECO-RESORT GET PAMPERED The biggest park, and also of a mountain and offers an This resort has 200 acres the first one, in the SEPAQ’s absolutely exquisite panoramic of agricultural land, and aims 13 CHEZ DANY network. Mont-Tremblant view. La Montagne Coupée is to be a reference in SUGAR SHACK is perfect for taking in the well-known for its fine dining. agritourism. Guided tours The sugar shack is a sacred autumn scenery while you The inn boasts brand-new, are at hand to gather edible tradition in Quebec. Maple

© Tourisme Lanaudière © Tourisme 07 Auberge du Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire © 08 © Hôtel Sacacomie 09 hike or bike. The trail La luxury cottages and high-end ingredients in the Nordic syrup flows as you feast on Chute-aux-Rats is a must. suites to help you relax and forests, and you will savour pork & beans, meat pies, tourists from far and wide. Camp onsite to immerse enjoy a perfect stay. the essence of the land at smoked ham, the famous Its majestic location by the yourself fully in the beauty the resort’s various restaurants. scrunchies (crisp fried salt pork) Joyful colours of autumn St. Lawrence River and its of fall. 08 AUBERGE in an atmosphere of folkloric religious heritage attract DU LAC-À-L’EAU-CLAIRE 11 AUBERGE DU LAC music. End the feast outside 14 recommendations to enjoy Authentic Québec in fall. pilgrims and tourists alike. 06 SHAWINIGAN, Are you in a contemplative TAUREAU with maple taffy on snow. It is possible to take part in A FOOT IN THE mood? This lakeshore resort in Situated in a spot of pure several activities and events. WILDERNESS the heart of the forest is ideally heaven, on the woody 14 LA SOURCE BAINS TRAVEL, EXPLORE, interpretive city walk on the old gaol–part of the national The town of Shawinigan situated to watch the colours lakeshore of Lake Taureau, NORDIQUES EXPERIENCE factory’s influence. prison heritage– which gives MOVE, BREATHE, is set in a region that boasts of autumn. Hiking trails and the resort is undeniably one This Nordic spa nestled by a very realistic overview of life GO ON AN vast forests, and when ATV quad tours will take you of the most beautiful sites in the side of a mountain, offers 01 BORÉALIS 02 MUSÉE POP AND in prison. The Delta Trois- ADVENTURE autumn comes around amidst the flurry of fall colours. Quebec. Favourite fall activities the ideal setting for wellness. Located in the former filtration OLD PRISON IN TROIS- Rivières provides nearby everything lights up in Top it off with spa and fine are hiking, mountain or fat Enjoy thermotherapy in the plant of the Canadian RIVIÈRES accommodation, and it is 04 LA MAURICIE a flurry of colours. Take dining services. biking. Sip a cocktail in front midst of the mountain forest, International Paper Company There are two quite unique possible to book rooms with NATIONAL PARK a guided tour to observe of the bar’s chimney or indulge add in a massage or a facial/ in Trois-Rivières, Boréalis shows and outstanding landmarks a view on the river. Canoeing on beautiful the black bear in its natural 09 SACACOMIE HOTEL yourself in the spa. body treatment. Top it off the human face of the paper in Trois-Rivières. The first one lakes and rivers, hiking habitat or to gather edible This resort is made up of huge with fine dining onsite. industry: lumberjacks, log is the Musée POP which offers 03 OUR LADY OF THE in colour-crazy forests, ingredients in the woods. log houses peeking out of the 12 DELTA HOTELS drivers and factory workers. a perspective into Québec CAPE SHRINE following beaver tracks with While in an urban setting, forests, like a magical wooden TROIS-RIVIÈRES Several activities are available popular culture from then to Well-known to pilgrims, the a naturalist guide, hearing a take a walk on the wild castle. The rooms and suites This hotel is perfect to explore See the map on page 6 onsite in addition to an now. The second is the city’s Sanctuary also welcomes northern barred owl hooting side. combine a rustic feel and Trois-Rivières and enjoy its and addresses on page 40.

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Lanaudière-Mauricie, welcome to winter wonderland! © LE BALUCHON éco-villégiature © Parcs Canada du Parc © Vallée © Félix Rioux 01 02 03 Auberge du Lac-à-l’Eau-Claire © 07 08 © Auberge de la Montagne Coupée © © Maxime Gousse © Jimmy Vigneux © Mathieu Dupuis Haute-Mauricie © Tourisme 04 05 06 Taureau Auberge du Lac © 09 10 11

sled or a snowmobile, explore snowshoeing and Snowy trails of winter cross-country trails and try your luck at ice fishing. Tame winter in Authentic Québec with these 22 suggestions. Then, head back to the spa or the indoors swimming pool before a well-deserved MOVE, BREATHE, wilderness? The town is 05 LES AVENTURES drink at the bar. GO ON AN in the vicinity of La Mauricie LIGUORIENNES ADVENTURE National Park. Dog sledding adventures 08 LE BALUCHON await only an hour’s drive from ECO-RESORT 01 LA MAURICIE 03 HAUTE-MAURICIE, Montréal. There’s a sugar shack A haven for winter NATIONAL PARK HEADING UP NORTH onsite to replenish yourself after ecotourism. With 14 km of fat © Club Odanak 12 © Auberge Manawan 13 Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © 14 Experience the great The region of Haute- a 27 km ride on the snowy trails. bike trails and 40 km of trails outdoors when snow Mauricie spans 30,000 km2 to explore on cross-country blankets everything: and offers all you need to FOREST INN skis or snowshoes. The snowy snowshoeing, ice fishing or firewood crackling, relaxation 13 AUBERGE 15 SACACOMIE HOTEL 8 snowshoeing trails and experience a Nordic winter: & OUTFITTERS trails run through the forest snowmobiling, or all of them? and good food, and of MANAWAN Winter fun, fun and more fun! over 80 km of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and by rivers. Fancy meeting You’ll have miles and miles course, all the winter activities Welcome to Atikamekw All the classics: snowshoeing, trails. The oTENtik tents trails, dog sledding, ice 06 MAURICIE OUTFITTERS some four-legged friends? to explore, and then some! you can imagine—from dog country. Experience the sugar cross-country skiing, ice have been designed for fishing and snowmobiling. ASSOCIATION Try dog sledding, horseback sledding to snowmobiling. shack in the Native way. skating, tobogganing, dog you to hunker down in You are spoilt for choice A whole host of outfitters riding on the Sabot de la 10 LA MONTAGNE Come explore the community sledding or snowmobiling. the very midst of winter. with quality urban or forest welcome you to an amazing Vierge archipelago or a ride COUPÉE 12 CLUB ODANAK of Manawan and its ancestral And there’s more! Broomball, accommodation. range of outdoor activities. in a horse-drawn carriage This holiday resort on a A genuine winter experience culture. Snowmobile ski-plane or wood runner 02 SHAWINIGAN, Experience the wonders of to make unforgettable mountain top offers a with Indigenous welcome packages are also available. hiking (guided tour). A FOOT IN THE 04 MONT-TREMBLANT winter: ice fishing, dog sledding, memories. magnificent vista. Adventure and hospitality. At Club WILDERNESS NATIONAL PARK snowshoeing, ice skating on calls on a snowmobile or Odanak, you can make the 14 DOMAINE 16 POURVOIRIE CLUB From Shawinigan, it is easy The 2nd largest national park a frozen lake, tobogganing 09 AUBERGE cross-country skis. Spa and fine most of our daily packages BAZINET HOSANNA to step out into winter on of the province spans over before warming up in front DU LAC TAUREAU dining will provide warmth and to enjoy ice fishing, ice Come enjoy Lanaudière’s Crazy dreams can come true: snowshoes or cross-country the regions of Laurentides of a chimney in a log cabin. Combine winter adventures comfort to the winter heroes. skating, cross-country winter wonderland in ice fishing, ice skating, snow- skis. Ice climbing and a walk and Lanaudière. In the and cocooning at Auberge skiing, snowshoeing or Domaine Bazinet. There shoeing, hiking, dog sledding in the snow is possible in La Pimbina sector, you 07 AUBERGE du Lac Taureau! What 11 AUBERGE dog sledding. Snowmobile is an outdoors skating and snowmobiling. And there’s Île Melville Park. Or, head can enjoy snowshoeing DU LAC-À-L’EAU-CLAIRE tickles your fancy? Dog DU VIEUX MOULIN rental is available onsite. rink, a toboggan tube and something unique in Mauricie: out to Vallée du Parc to or cross-country skiing Outdoors fun and indoors sledding, hiking (including All you need to enter the Come experience Authentic snowshoeing trails. You can exploring the snowy trails slide down 2.5 km on a before putting your feet comfort! Start your a guided tour with a wood magical world of Québec’s Québec’s Indigenous also give ice fishing and onboard a genuine Bombardier toboggan! Hungry for more up in a cozy log cabin. adventurous day on a dog runner), cross-country skiing, winter: welcoming hosts, culture. snowmobiling a try. snowmobile from the 1950s!

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17 POURVOIRIE DU LAC 19 LE GOLLÉ GOULU Want to explore further? 22 NATUR’EAU BLANC Next to Saint-Côme in The Forest Ouareau regional SPA & CHALETS Lac Blanc is particularly Lanaudière, Gollé Gollu park is next door. A totally Zen atmosphere beautiful in winter. Come enjoy provides an ecotourism awaits you to help you kick wintertime: snowshoeing and experience on a farm. Explore GET PAMPERED back, unwind and relax. forest survival guided tours, miles and miles of winter trails A spa nestled in nature’s ice fishing, skeet shooting, on snowshoes or cross-country 21 LA SOURCE embrace with everything hockey games, dog sledding, skis, before hunkering down BAINS NORDIQUES to make your day: outdoor snowmobiling, or take to in rustic cabins and campsites. Being in a Nordic bath under jacuzzi & Nordic baths, sauna the sky with ski-plane and Ice fishing is also an option the snow is an unforgettable and aromatherapy. Stay helicopter tours. for the courageous winter moment. The spa has over in a traditional log fishermen! everything you need for cabin, a cozy pod or a 18 CHALETS LANAUDIÈRE thermotherapy: alternating hot stylish mini-house. The reference in Rawdon for 20 KABANIA and cold baths, sauna, steam winter stays in quaint cabins, Kabania is an eco-friendly room and relaxing areas. Spoil yurts or cozy cottages. Lots immersion in winter. Come yourself with a massage or of fun activities at hand: tobog- stay in a cabin on stilts to a facial/body treatment. Ah, ganing, ice skating, broomball, enjoy unique vistas from what a day! But there’s more… snowshoeing trails (7.4 km), within the very heart of winter Grab a bite at the bistro and cross-country trails (15 km), wonderland. Enjoy a wide now call it a day! Winter has See the map on page 6 or geocaching in the woods. range of spa & winter activities. never been comfier. and addresses on page 40.

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OUTDOORS FUN Mont-Tremblant Club Odanak National Park Lac Castor, La Tuque Bonjour Nature Saint-Côme (secteur Tel: +1 819 523-8420 Tel: +1 450 834-8088 de L’Assomption) clubodanak.com bonjournature.ca et Saint-Donat (secteur de La Pimbina) Domaine Notcimik Domaine du Lac St-Pierre Tel: +1 819 688-2281 418 rang Sud-Est 75 rang Lac Saint-Pierre Est sepaq.com/pq/mot La Bostonnais Louiseville Tel: +1 918 523-8003 Tel: +1 819 228-8819 BACK TO THE ROOTS domainenotcimik.com domainelacstpierre.com Amishk Aboriginal Tourisme Manawan/ La Mauricie Adventures Matakan traditional site National Park 3025 8e Rang Est Manawan Entrées Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Saint-Calixte Tel: +1 819 971-1190 et Saint-Jean-des-Piles Tel: +1 418 802-5191 voyageamerindiens.com Tel: +1 819 538-3232 aventuresameindiennes.ca parcscanada.gc.ca/mauricie SKY’S NOT Auberge Manawan THE LIMIT Mont-Tremblant 80 rue Metapeckeka National Park Manawan Aviation La Tuque Saint-Côme (secteur de Tel: +1 450 757-9361 30 chemin du Contour- L’Assomption) et Saint-Donat aubergemanawan.com du-Lac-à-Beauce, La Tuque (secteur de La Pimbina) Tel: +1 819 523-9616 Tel: +1 819 688-2281 Auberge Refuge aviationlatuque.com sepaq.com/pq/mot du Trappeur © Tourime Mauricie - Etienne Boisvert Tourime © 2120 chemin Saint-François Hydravion Aventure Parc de la rivière Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc 410 avenue Ringuette INFO SPOTS La Cité de l’énergie Gilles-Villeneuve museum Batiscan Tel: +1 819 532-2600 Saint-Étienne-des-Grès 1000 avenue Melville 960 avenue Gilles Villeneuve Secteur du Barrage, via la refugedutrappeur.com Tel: +1 819 609-9358 Lanaudière-Mauricie, Shawinigan Berthierville municipalité de Saint-Narcisse. hydravion.ca Authentic Québec Tel: +1 819 536-8516 Tel: +1 450 836-2714 Secteur Murphy, via la quebecauthentique.com citedelenergie.com museegillesvilleneuve.com municipalité de Saint-Stanislas. Secteur Grand-Bassin, Tourisme Mauricie Lanaudière festival Our Lady via la municipalité de 1882 rue Cascade, Shawinigan 1500 boulevard Base-de-Roc of the Cape Shrine Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan. Tel: +1 819 536-3334 Joliette 626 rue Notre-Dame Est Tel: +1 418 328-3599 [email protected] Tel: +1 450 759-7636 Trois-Rivières parcbatiscan.ca tourismemauricie.com lanaudiere.org Tel: +1 819 374-2441 sanctuaire-ndc.ca Tourisme Haute-Mauricie Tourisme Lanaudière St. Tite country 3701 boulevard Ducharme 3568 rue Church, Rawdon festival Tourisme La Tuque Tel: +1 450 834-2535 581 rue Saint-Paul, Saint-Tite Haute-Mauricie Tel: +1 819 523-5930 [email protected] Tel: +1 418 365-7524 3701 boulevard Ducharme tourismeshautemauricie.com lanaudiere.ca festivalwestern.com La Tuque Tel: +1 819 523-5930 Tourisme Shawinigan WORTH A VISIT Forges du tourismeshautemauricie.com 884 promenade Saint-Maurice National du Saint-Maurice, Shawinigan Val Notre-Dame Abbey Historic Site Tourisme Tel: +1 819 537-7249 250 chemin de la Montagne- 10000 boulevard des Forges Shawinigan tourismeshawinigan.com Coupée, Saint-Jean-de-Matha Trois-Rivières 884 promenade Tel: +1 450 960-2889 Tel: +1 819 378-5116 du Saint-Maurice WINTER FUN abbayevalnotredame.ca pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/ Shawinigan saintmaurice.aspx Tel: +1 819 537-7249 Les Aventures Liguoriennes COGECO Amphitheater, tourismeshawinigan.com 179 5e Rang, Saint-Liguori Trois-Rivières POP museum & the Old Tel: +1 450 834-1387 100 avenue des Draveurs Prison of Trois-Rivières Tourisme aventuresliguoriennes.com Trois-Rivières 200 rue Laviolette Trois-Rivières Tel: +1 819 378-2009 Trois-Rivières 1457 rue Notre-Dame Centre Snowmobile country amphitheatrecogeco.com Tel: +1 819 372-0406 Trois-Rivières snowmobilecountry.ca culturepop.qc.ca Tel: +1 819 375-1122 Boréalis, paper tourismetroisrivieres.com La Mauricie industry museum Joliette art museum National Park 200 avenue des Draveurs 145 rue du Père-Wilfrid- Village du Bûcheron Entrées Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Trois-Rivières Corbeil, Joliette 840 5e Avenue, Grandes-Piles et Saint-Jean-des-Piles Tel: +1 819 372-4633 Tel: +1 450 756-0311 Tel: +1 819 538-5885 Tel: +1 819 538-3232 borealis3r.ca museejoliette.org villagedubucheron.com parcscanada.gc.ca/mauricie

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Parachute Voltige Chalets des Pins Pourvoirie Parc de la Rivière Batiscan 4680 rue Principale 5749 chemin Vincent-Massey Club Hosanna Secteur du Barrage, via la Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Rawdon 3460 route 155 municipalité de Saint-Narcisse. Tel: +1 450 752-0385 Tel: +1 450 834-3401 Trois-Rives Secteur Murphy, via la parachutevoltige.com chaletsdespins.com Tel: +1 819 646-5244 municipalité de Saint-Stanislas. clubhosanna.qc.ca Secteur Grand-Bassin, via STAYING OVER Comfort Inn Trois-Rivières la municipalité de Sainte- 6255 rue Corbeil Pourvoirie Geneviève-de-Batiscan. Auberge du Lac-à-l’Eau- Trois-Rivières Domaine Bazinet Tel: +1 418 328-3599 Claire Tel: +1 819 371-3566 3000 chemin Bazinet parcbatiscan.ca 500 chemin du Lac-à- choicehotels.ca/cn348 Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie L’Eau-Claire Tel: +1 450 886-4444 GET PAMPERED Saint-Alexis-des-Monts Hôtel Château Joliette domainebazinet.com Tel: +1 819 265-3185 450 rue Saint-Thomas KiNipi spa nordique lacaleauclaire.com Joliette Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc & hébergement Tel: +1 450 752-2525 1000 chemin du Domaine 8210 boulevard des Forges Auberge chateaujoliette.com Pellerin Trois-Rivières du Lac Taureau Saint-Alexis-des-Monts Tel: +1 819 693-9999 1200 chemin de la The Delta Hotels Tel: +1 819 265-4242 kinipi.ca Baie-du-Milieu Trois-Rivières by Marriott pourvoirielacblanc.com Saint-Michel-des-Saints 1620 rue Notre-Dame Centre Natur’Eau Tel: +1 450 833-1919 Trois-Rivières Pourvoirie Pavillon Basilières Spa et Chalets lactaureau.com Tel: +1 819 376-1991 3328 chemin Brassard Saint-Zé- 22 chemin Natur’eau deltatroisrivieres.com non Mandeville Auberge Manawan Tel: +1 450 884-0228 Tel: +1 450 835-1300 80 rue Metapeckeka Hôtel Sacacomie pavillonbasilieres.com natureau.com Manawan 4000 chemin Yvon-Plante Tel: +1 450 757-9361 Saint-Alexis-des-Monts La Seigneurie du Triton La Source Bains aubergemanawan.com Tel: +1 819 265-4444 Lac-Édouard Nordiques sacacomie.com (Haute-Mauricie) 4200 rue Forest Hill Auberge Refuge Tel: +1 819 653-2150 Rawdon du Trappeur La Montagne Coupée seigneuriedutriton.com Tel: +1 877 834-7727 2120 chemin Saint-François 1000 chemin de la lasourcespa.com Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Montagne-Coupée SLEEPY TIME Tel: +1 819 532-2600 Saint-Jean-de-Matha BON APPÉTIT! refugedutrappeur.com Tel: +1 450 886-3891 Chalets Lanaudière montagnecoupee.com 8082 chemin du Lac Morgan Goûtez Lanaudière ! Auberge Rawdon Circuits touristiques du Vieux Moulin Natur’Eau Tel: +1 450 834-6383 gourmands 200 chemin du Vieux Moulin Spa et Chalets chaletslanaudiere.ca goutezlanaudiere.ca Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie 22 chemin Natur’eau Tel: +1 450 884-0211. Mandeville Domaine du Lac St-Pierre Abbey Val Notre-Dame N° Vert : 0 800 916 293 Tel: +1 450 835-1300 75 rang Lac Saint-Pierre Est 220 chemin de la auberge-lanaudiere.com natureau.com Louiseville Montagne-Coupée Tel: +1 819 228-8819 Saint-Jean-de-Matha LE BALUCHON STAYING AT domainelacstpierre.com Tel: +1 450 960-2891. eco-resort THE OUTFITTER’S abbayevalnotredame.ca 3550 chemin des Trembles Le Gollé Goulu Saint-Paulin Association des pourvoiries 1300 rang des Venne Chez Dany sugar shack Tel: +1 819 268-2555 de Lanaudière Saint-Côme 195 rue de la Sablière baluchon.com pourvoirielanaudiere.com Tel: +1 514 972-2341 Trois-Rivières gollegoulu.com Tel: +1 819 370-4769 Camp Taureau Association des pourvoiries www.cabanechezdany.com 1 ch. de la Baie-du-Poste de la Mauricie Kabania Saint-Michel-des-Saints naturemauricie.com 2244 chemin du Grand Duc La Courgerie Tel: +1 873 803-4225 Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci 2321 rang Grand Saint Pierre camp-taureau.com Club Odanak Tel: +1 844 522-2642 Sainte-Élisabeth Lac Castor, La Tuque kabania.ca Tel: +1 450 752-2950 Chalets Lanaudière Tel: +1 819 523-8420 lacourgerie.com 8082 chemin du Lac Morgan clubodanak.com Natur’Eau Rawdon Spa et Chalets Terre des Bisons Tel: +1 450 834-6383 Kanamouche 22 chemin Natur’eau 6855 chemin Parkinson chaletslanaudiere.ca 7639 chemin Brassard Mandeville Rawdon Saint-Michel-des-Saints Tel: +1 450 835-1300 Tel: +1 450 834-6718 Tel: +1 450 833-6662 natureau.com terredesbisons.com kanamouche.com

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