Winter
Winter activities
Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing: the Mauricie turns into a snow-covered playground.
Read the winter guide →Around the chalet
Activities in Shawinigan and the Mauricie
The chalet overlooks the St-Maurice River, with La Mauricie National Park and the Cité de l'énergie a short drive away, summer and winter alike.
Base camp
Explore outside. Come back warm.
From Au5000, days stay simple: a forest trail, a ski run, dinner in Shawinigan, then back to the chalet facing the river.
- Nearby
The St-Maurice River as your marker
Water, town and trails stay close. The chalet remains the fixed point of the day.
- Winter
Vallée du Parc in winter
Skiing, snowshoeing or tubing, then back to the chalet lights before dinner.
- Big nature
La Mauricie National Park
A real nature outing without turning the stay into a complicated expedition.
The Mauricie at your doorstep
- Cité de l'Énergie013 km away
Thematic park and industrial museum 3 km away: history of hydroelectricity, sound and light show
- La Mauricie National Park0225 km away
National park 25 km away: hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, wildlife observation
- Vallée du Parc Ski Resort0315 km away
Ski resort 15 km away: downhill skiing, snowshoeing, sledding
- St. Maurice River04Summer
Fishing, kayaking, canoeing and nature watching directly from the chalet
- Downtown Shawinigan053 km away
Restaurants, boutiques, festivals and culture just 3 km away
- Montreal06150 km away
Only 1.5 hours away by car
- Quebec City07155 km away
Only 1.5 hours away by car
Location
5000 Boulevard Trudel Est, Saint-Boniface (Quebec)
Downtown Shawinigan
Restaurants, shops, galleries and lively terraces. Summer festivals and public market.
2.3 km
Cité de l'Énergie
Thematic park and industrial museum: history of hydroelectricity in Quebec, evening sound and light show, panoramic observation tower.
1.8 km
La Mauricie National Park
National park with over 150 km of hiking trails, canoe-camping, kayaking, swimming, wildlife observation (moose, beaver, wolf).
30.6 km
Restaurants in Shawinigan
Shawinigan has many restaurants and craft breweries to discover. From Quebec terroir cuisine to international fare, the offering is varied.
2.2 km
St. Maurice River
Fishing, kayaking, canoeing and nature watching steps from the chalet. The St. Maurice River flows just across the road, with a public path down to the water.
2.0 km
Shawinigan hiking trails
Network of hiking and cycling trails along the St. Maurice River and in regional parks.
1.2 km
Vallée du Parc Ski Resort
22 ski runs, chairlifts, equipment rentals, ski school, snowshoeing and tobogganing 15 km away.
15.3 km
Season by season
Which season for your stay?
Winter and summer aren't lived the same way in the Mauricie. We've gathered our outing ideas in the regional guide. Pick your season, we'll handle the rest.
Summer
Summer activities
Swimming, kayaking and hiking along the St-Maurice River, once the warm season settles in.
Read the summer guide →Regional guide
Planning your stay?
We've gathered our best outing ideas, season by season, so you can make the most of the Mauricie while you stay at the chalet.
On-site activity
Four-season swimming, without leaving
After a day outdoors, the activity carries on at the chalet: the indoor pool is yours to swim year-round, even when it's snowing outside.
The town
Just nearby: Shawinigan
The chalet sits minutes from Shawinigan. Restaurants, shops and the wide-open spaces of the Mauricie are a short drive away to round out your stay.
Your Mauricie weekend starts here
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