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PARC NATIONAL DE LA MAURICIE

(4.9 Score)
Chemin de Saint-Jean-des-Piles,
Shawinigan, QC G0X 2V0 Directions

Since 1970

Specialty:

✓Hike ✓Cycle ✓Ski or Drive Through ✓Camping ✓Canoeing ✓Kayaking

"Parc National De La Mauricie is a 536 km² natural conservation area that has over 150 lakes of various sizes. The park has great hiking trails, forest paths, and more. Visitors have been enjoying Canada's educational experiences and cultural heritage treasures for over 54 years. The lakes and forests of the park make this the perfect spot to enjoy your favourite outdoor activities. Parc National De La Mauricie has welcomed tourists worldwide with memorable leisure and educational opportunities. Visitors can explore the treasures of Canada's natural and cultural heritage. The park is home to over 440 species of vascular plants, 68 species of lichens, and more than 85 species of mosses. The park also has 27 species of rare plants of special interest. Wildlife in the park includes moose, black bears, beavers, and otters. It supports a small number of wood turtles, rare in Canada. Parc National De La Mauricie is wheelchair-accessible and allows dogs.

2026 Highlights: The park provides a barbecue grill, picnic areas, and Cycling lanes."

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Price:

DAILY:
Adult $7
Senior $7.75
Family Group $17.50
Commercial Group (Per Person): $7.65
SEASONAL EARLY BIRD:
Adult $35
Senior $30.50
Family Group $87.25
SEASONAL:
Adult $43.50
Senior $38.25
Family Group $87.25
Cross-Country Skiing:
Adult $10
Senior $10

Contact:

(888) 773-8888 (877) 737-3783

Mon-Sun: 7am - 10pm

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Parc De l'Île-Melville - Shawinigan, QC Hiking Trails - Tourist Spot Image
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PARC DE L'ÎLE-MELVILLE

(4.8 Score)
1900 Avenue Melville,
Shawinigan, QC G9N 6T8 Directions

Since 1900

Specialty:

✓Hiking Trails ✓Walking Trails ✓Cycling Trails ✓Snowshoeing ✓Cross-country Skiing ✓Camping ✓Cabins ✓Inn Accommodation ✓Marina ✓Kayak Rentals ✓Canoe Rentals ✓Winter Recreation ✓Outdoor Activities

"Parc de l'Île-Melville covers 160 hectares of wetlands in Shawinigan City Centre. The park provides direct motorbike access to Green Road. The wooded area offers lodging and events year-round. Visitors can explore forest trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and tracking. The area offers over 15 kilometres of hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy the tranquillity and elegance of the Saint-Maurice River and the surrounding city's advantages. The park has many green areas, trails, tables for a picnic, benches, a clean public washroom and a parking lot. Along the Saint-Maurice River, it’s home to two islands (Melville Island and Banana Island), a 70-meter-high mountain and a large wooded forest.

2026 Highlights: Other facilities and activities include camping, cabins, an inn, a marina, watercraft rentals and winter recreation."

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License #1144927382

Contact:

(819) 536-7155 (866) 536-7155

Mon-Sun: 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Vallée Rocanigan - Shawinigan, QC Hiking Trails - Park Image
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VALLÉE ROCANIGAN

(4.6 Score)
690 Chem. de Sainte-Flore,
Shawinigan, QC G9T 5K5 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓Picnic Tables ✓Swings ✓Snowshoes ✓Crampons ✓Snow Scooter Rentals

"Vallée Rocanigan is an enchanting site where everyone can relax. The nature area has several types of equipment for families. The trails are filled with tall trees and different plants, definitely a great spot to visit. The trails are well-labelled and navigate the beautiful forest with well-shaded trees. Vallée Rocanigan is perfect for many outdoor activities with a calm and peaceful natural landscape. In winter, visitors can go snowshoeing, skating, and riding a snow scooter. The trails are well-maintained, with site maps and benches in many places. Vallée Rocanigan has 22 loops over 17 km of marked snowshoe trails in the mountains and 3 km of snow scooter trails. It has a public restroom.

2026 Highlights: Visitors can enjoy scenic viewpoints, nature observation, a picnic area, seasonal beach activities, equipment rentals, a heated yurt, an ice rink in winter, and family-friendly nature activities."

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License #1164835580

Price:

Summer And Fall Admission
Adult Admission $8
Unaccompanied Children Aged 16 And Under $4
Adult Season Pass $40
Admission For Seniors Aged 65 And Over And Fadoq Members $6
Winter Admission
Adult Admission $8
Unaccompanied Children Aged 16 And Under $4
Adult Season Pass $40
Family Season Pass $80
Group Of 10 Or More, Seniors Aged 65 And Over And Fadoq Members $6
Equipment Rental
Snowshoes $2
Children's Snowshoes $2
Crampons $5
Snow Scooters $5

Contact:

(819) 698-6288

Wed-Sun: 9:30am - 8pm
Mon-Tue: Closed

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PARC NATIONAL DE LA MAURICIE REVIEWS

Gorgeous national park! We hiked part of the Lac Solitaire trail, as far as the first view of the lake. Steep uphill most of the way, very strenuous but very beautiful. The park ranger was super friendly, and gave us the recommendation for which trail to hike in the time we had. There was a place to fill water bottles at the start of the trail. Only $16 for a family to enter and enjoy for the day. Restrooms: Very clean! In the information center before the ticket booth.

The most beautiful park to walk in. Amazing colours, especially in autumn. The trails are sign posted and for all levels from easy to intermediate to difficult. Having done all 3 levels, greedy are aptly graded! The difficulty ones are very challenging, both in distance but also in climbing and descending! The entrance fee it's money well spent to presence and maintain such a beautiful place. Unmissable.

One of the best parks close to Montreal. Great for kayaking and picnic or BBQ! Well maintained chalet, restroom and trails for hiking. August - October is the best time to visit. A must visit actually.

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PARC DE L'ÎLE-MELVILLE REVIEWS

We stayed here for two nights on our way to Quebec. Nothing really in the town worth checking out, but the campground was wonderful. Not many other campers there so it was nice and quiet. A great spot for a quiet nights sleep! We had a spot right on the river, and enjoyed sitting outside watching and feeding the ducks. The woman in the office who checked us in was very friendly and spoke very good English. We are from the US and speak a little French. If you visit Quebec and don't speak French, please try and learn a few basic words, such as merci and bonjour, it will go a long way toward spreading kindness! Campground was very clean, river very scenic.

Great camping if you want to kick back and relax. Well maintained bicycle paths. Many lovely parks and picnic areas. Great for paddle boarding or canoeing. Definitely dog friendly, and wait for it, free Wi-Fi, a rarity in Québec, and less we forget clean bathrooms.

Big park located on shawinigan QC. The shawinigan falls are definitely one place that you have to visit. There are also camping grounds, kayak and lots of trails. The river is beautiful and peaceful.

VALLÉE ROCANIGAN REVIEWS

Amazing and lovely place! Friendly and welcoming staff. Really affordable prices with a variety of activities for all the family: skate,hike,slide. 4 trails that last from 45 min to 3h either you want to do a nordic hike or with the snowshoes. At the end there's a beautiful and warming yourte with a fire place to rest with hot chocolate and marshmallows waiting for you .You must go entrance is 6$, snowshoes 4$. Open around 10am and close at 7pm but they don't rush you.

Simply extraordinary place for snowshoeing with family or lovers. The 2 kilometer family trail is wonderful for children and for more fit people there is plenty of trail for snowshoeing for a good while. From memory there is a trail that can take us more than 15 km along the edge of the stream and in the forest with a magnificent view of breathtaking landscapes.

Very good and beautiful trail to visit if you are in the area. Entrance costs only $5 per person for a 2-hour hike.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PARC NATIONAL DE LA MAURICIE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PARC DE L'ÎLE-MELVILLE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VALLÉE ROCANIGAN Total Inspection Points: 110/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Website Standard: 10

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