Shawinigan
Shawinigan
Merged in 2002 like the city of Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan now groups together the former cities of Shawinigan, Grand-Mère and Shawinigan-Sud, as well as the municipalities of Saint-Gérard-des-Laurentides, Saint-Georges de Champlain, Lac-à-la-Tortue and Saint-Jean-des-Piles in addition to the Mauricie National Park of Canada.
Outdoor and cultural activity lovers won’t be bored in Shawinigan! The Cité de l’énergie theme park will tell you the story of the industrial city’s development and of its builders. The Site historique national de l’ancienne aluminerie de Shawinigan (the Shawinigan old aluminium smelter’s site), for its part, invites you to visit the international exhibition of the Musée des beaux-arts du Canada. The Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation and Saint-Pierre churches are also worth a stop. Their architecture and interior decorations are worthy of the most beautiful religious buildings.
The Mauricie National Park of Canada allows outdoor activity enthusiasts to go canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, go on a cruise, play golf skiing, sliding, skating, snowmobiling and much more! Numerous festivals and events will also enliven your stay in the Shawinigan area, such as the Festival de théâtre de rue de Shawinigan and the Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie. At the parc de l’île Melville, young and old will be enchanted by the treetop adventure course. Five different courses will take you across suspended bridges, footbridges, nets and rope bridges, and you will even get to swing on a Trazan rope.
The Escapade Inn is a 4 stars hotel which features modern, comfortable guest rooms, an excellent restaurant and a full range of services that will surely please the most discriminating guest.
The hotel Gouverneur Shawinigan is located in front of La Cité de l’énergie and the St-Maurice River and comprises a restaurant, an indoor pool, a beauty clinic and a game room.
Chez Marineau - Hôtel des 10 is an establishment of 41 units located in the beautiful Mauricie region. We are proud of our experience of over 76 years. Come discover the know-how of the Marineau hotel-operating family, owners of the largest hotel chain in the Mauricie. With its deluxe continental breakfast included and free High-speed Internet access, Chez Marineau - Hôtel des 10 is the perfect place for your next stay in the Mauricie. Cleanliness, hospitality and simplicity are the tree words which best summarize our establishment. We are located close to the Mauricie National Park, the Festival Western of St-Tite, the Cité de l'Énergie, the National Gallery of Canada in the Mauricie and several others. You will find a multitude of attractions and activities suited to your desires. Come live the Marineau experience!
Well located at the junction of St-Maurice River and Parcdes Chutes. Few steps away from La Cite de L'Energie and Regional Convention Center. Business class rooms and suites.
Auberge de l'île Melville, surrounding the majestic Saint-Maurice river, offers lodging in rooms which can accomodate from 4 to 6 people. Ideal for families. A maximum of 60 people can thus remain here while benefitting from the tranquillity and the beauties of the Saint-Maurice river. Services offered: The living room, kitchen and the dining room fully equipped, the laundry facilities, the room with complete showers, the patio alongside the river, the parking, the access to the swimming pool and the tennis court as well as the playground for children.
