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Grandes-Piles
Grandes-Piles
Grandes-Piles is the birthplace of wood driving in the Mauricie region. In the beginning of the century, this municipality was the hub of regional forest exploitation. Nowadays, sailing and water sports enthusiasts can do their favourite activity on the river, which is accessible by the marina. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, a part of the National Path climbs the cliffs and offers an exceptional viewpoint.
You can also visit the petit monde de Noël Desjardins, which, summer and winter alike, will take you into the enchantment of Christmas. In this boutique, you will find the “coin d’Ovila et d’Émilie” (famous TV program characters from Quebec), the Mauricie National Park of Canada, a mountain on which you will see skiers, sliders and skaters, as well as the majestic Saint-Maurice River and the Resto des Copains. You should not miss the Musée du bûcheron, which will make you relive 100 years of history. You will get to visit the Musée de la drave and the 200 thematic camps to learn more about the woodcutters’ lifestyle.
