  RegionNestled 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
We encourage you to visit the sites below to learn more about our region. Do not hesitate to order their information guides, they are a great source of information for each sector!
www.tourismemauricie.com
www.tourismemaskinonge.qc.ca
www.lanaudiere.ca |
|  Do you like great food…. Le Temps des Cerises offers you the chance to pick your own Quebec grown cherries from the end of July to mid August. Give them a call for their exact dates. www.letempsdescerises.ca
Strawberry, raspberry and blueberry picking is a very popular activity in our region. The Ferme Éthier is famous for their saskatoon berries. Come and taste their homemade pies and jams! www.fermeethier.com
St-Sévère is the home to a new vineyard, taste the excellent wines the Mauricie has to offer at the Domaine & Vin Gélinas. www.domainegelinas.com
Built in 1758, the Moulin La Carrière dit St-Louis an old world mill offers you a charming old country boutique filled with a vast variety of local produce. www.domainedelacarriere.ca
L'Éco-Café Au Bout du Monde is situated in the Auberge Baluchon. Home to all kinds of local goodies and some from abroad. They encourage sale of fair trade products. This unique café is a must see. www.baluchon.com/inn-accomodation/gastronomie_eco-cafe_ang.cfm
Are you a beer lover? Les bières de la Nouvelle-France offers you a microbrewery and economuseum. Their beer has won worldwide recognition. L'Ambrée de Sarrasin, La Blonde D'Épeautre, La Claire Fontaine, La Nouvelle France Rouge, La Messagère et La Messagère Rousse ! www.lesbieresnouvellefrance.com/home
Do you like fine cheese…. At Il était une bergère, you will discover some of the finest sheeps milk cheese ever made ! www.iletaitunebergere.com |
|  Are you an outdoor lover… 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 |
|  For Family Fun…. Floribell has a great public beach. www.floribell.com
Zoo St-Édouard offers young and old alike, the chance to view domestic and wild animals native to Quebec and Canada in their natural habitat. www.betes.com
D'Arbre en Arbre at Ile Melville in Shawinigan is a high-adrenaline adventure recreational park fun for the whole family. www.ilemelville.com |
| Are you a festival lover… | |
| | 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 |
| | So you love the urban life…. | | In 2009 Trois-Rivieres celebrated its 375 birthday. Come meet the people of Trois Rivieres (fondly called Les Trifluviens) and discover the city of Laviolette. Consult the program for a list on ongoing events. | | Les Nuits Polaires | : | January 19 to 22, 2012 | | Festival International Danse Encore | : | June 7 to 10, 2012 | | La Virée du Maire | : | June 9 and 10, 2012 | | Festivoix | : | June 28 to July 8, 2012 | | Rendez-vous des coureurs des bois | : | July 13 to 15, 2012 | | Mondial des amuseurs publics | : | July 27 to 29, 2012 | | Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivières | : | August 3 to 5, 2012 | | Festival International de la Poésie | : | September 29 to October 8, 2012 |
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| It's Winter! Let's play outdoors!Winter in the Mauricie has lots to offer. Whether you prefer:
- snow shoeing
- cross country skiing
- ice skating
- tobogganing
- dog sledding
- quad
- snow mobiling
- ice fishing
- and lots more…..
There is something to suit everyone's taste! Give us a call, and we'll help you plan a weekend of fun in the outdoors! |
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| Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved. Update: February 22, 2012 | Contact the author at les.gps@hotmail.com |
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