Activities and Attractions
Region
Nestled comfortably between Montreal and Quebec (1h30) in the Mauricie region, the MRC Maskinongé will seduce you with its beauty and all the riches it has to offer. The picturesque countryside will bathe you in its history, nature and culture. The MRC Maskinongé is filled with some of the most beautiful historical sites complete with animators in period costumes, heritage homes, stores and mills.
The MRC Maskinongé is the perfect place to contemplate everything nature has to offer. Savour the local products and enjoy a gastronomic voyage fit for a king. You will be seduced by the warm hospitality and the passionate people that make up the MRC Maskinongé. Come and live a truly authentic experience!
Source: www.tourismemaskinonge.qc.ca
Are you a lover of the outdoors?
More than 50 treasure hunt prizes are found on the Baluchon site during the geocaching games. Bicycle rentals, horseback riding and hiking are available.
www.baluchon.com/inn-accomodation/activitesCulture_activites-eteDetails_ang.cfm?noActivite=40
The Chutes Saint-Ursule is a great place for a picnic and walk through the falls.
www.chutes-ste-ursule.com/PagesFr/accueil_ang.html
The Parc national de la Mauricie! An absolute must! One of Quebecs most beautiful national parks, you can hike, cycle, canoe, swim, have a picnic, etc. www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/qc/mauricie/index_e.asp
Réserve faunique de la Mastigouche (SEPAQ) is a reserve perfect for hunting, fishing, canoeing and hiking. www.sepaq.com/rf/mas/en/
Let the Jardins du Grand Portage transport you into a world of calm and peace. You will find a vast array of organic herb and vegetable gardens, English gardens, water gardens, domestic orchard and forest paths. www.intermonde.net/colloidales
Nature lovers will be elated with all the activities our region has to offer. Cycling, hiking, golf, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, birdwatching, etc. The Lac St-Pierre was classified a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. In the spring, St-Barthélemy's bird migration station opens it's doors to the public for three weekends (April-May). Witness the arrival of the snow geese, Canada ducks and other varieties of birds. Members of the Birdwatching Society of Lanaudiere are on site to help you identify and teach you about the different bird species. Telescopes are available to the public so that you may admire the birds. In winter, the snow owl has been spotted and photographed in St-Barthélemy and St-Cuthbert. In February the society organizes snow owl watching excursions. www.sollanaudière.ca
Do you like great food?
Micro brasserie Les Bières de la Nouvelle France www.lesbieresnouvellefrance.com certified terroir cuisine; traditional regional cuisine in St-Alexis-des-Monts
Magasin Général Avec le Temps www.public.telmilot.net/general/page1.htm a small café with a whole lot of attitude
Are you a theatre lover?
This year Le Théâtre en Rivière is presenting a brand new show called Si Pirate Si! (French only). Floating along in a RABASKA, you will experience outdoor theatre at its best. The Rivière du Loup is the setting for the stage. www.theatreenriviere.com
The musical review Showtime is back for another consecutive season. Enjoy this truly colourful event. It runs from July 8 to September 11, 2010. www.ovation.qc.ca
The Cité de l'Énergie presents a colourful light show under the stars. Don't let the temperature keep you from this exciting event. You'll be seated comfortably in a revolving, heated and canopied outdoor amphitheatre. Eclyps is presented from July 6 to August 21, 2010. www.citedelenergie.com
Are you a festival lover?
Festival de la truite mouchetée à St-Alexis-des-Monts www.festivaldelatruitemouchetee.com: June 24 to July 3, 2011
Festival de Lanaudière de Joliette www.lanaudiere.org: July 19 to August 7, 2011
Festival Mémoires et Racines de Joliette www.memoireracines.qc.ca: July 27 to July 31, 2011
La Classique Internationale de Canot www.classiquedecanots.com: September 2 to 5, 2011
Le Festival western de St-Tite www.festivalwestern.com: September 9 to 18, 2011
Festival de la Galette de Louiseville www.festivalsarrasin.com: September 30 to October 9, 2011
Do you like storytellers?
Visit the legendary village of the storyteller Fred Pellerin. www.st-elie-de-caxton.com
Must See
Are you a history lover? Take the guided tour of the famous red brick houses along the heritage route in Sainte-Anne in Yamachiche. For more information call: Mr. André Désaulniers at 819-296-3003.
http://municipalyamachiche.qc.ca/circuit_patrimonial/index.htm
La Route des Rivières : a new route allowing you to see the Mauricie from south to north. This historical route shows you how much impact the rivers of the Mauricie have had on the economic development of our region. www.mauricietourism.com/discover-mauricie/road-circuit-discoveries/route-des-rivieres
Le Chemin du Roy : With all of its rich historical attractions, you will learn the story of the Nouvelle France while crossing three of Quebecs principal tourist regions : Quebec, Mauricie and Lanaudière. www.lecheminduroy.com/en/index.php
Les Iles de Berthier: 80 km of fabulous cycling roads running across quaint villages and beautiful countryside. http://www.lanaudiere.ca/en/index.jsp?numPage=376&;numFiche=1196
