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By Quebecgetaways, June 15, 2012

Take Your Family on an Outdoor Vacation in La Mauricie

Keyword(s): Tourisme Mauricie, Nature & Outdoors, National Park, Mauricie
Mauricie National Park
Take the road to La Mauricie to enjoy this vast region halfway between Montréal and Québec City that is still 85% wilderness. It's a paradise for camping and outdoor and nautical activities. La Mauricie also has its urban side with Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, the good restaurants to try, and cultural activities all summer long. Are you ready to discover some hidden treasures?

Camping, nature, and pure pleasure!

Do you want to enjoy nature during your vacation? An incomparable experience where swimming, hiking, biking and canoeing promise great discoveries awaits you at La Mauricie National Park, located at Saint-Jean-des-Piles. There are many camping sites to choose from. In addition, the seven new ready-to-camp sites are all equipped and are perfect for those who want to travel light.

The Parc de la rivière Batiscan in Saint-Narcisse is also a great location to pitch a tent and enjoy nature. Thrill seekers will love the Via Batiscan. This hebertism park includes an aerial course in the treetops, a via ferrata, and three zip lines that will take you above the falls of the Batiscan River. The faint of heart need not apply!

In Saint-Sévère, Passion Lavande will charm you. The magnificent countryside and the gentle breeze bringing the scent of the medicinal lavender plant with many uses make this the ideal place for a family picnic.

Make a long stop in Trois-Rivières
Passion Lavande

In Trois-Rivières, refresh yourself to your heart's content in the Piscine à vagues H2O, the largest wave pool in Quebec. This summer, new little slides have been added to the H2O complex. Get ready for a unique experience. If you want to enjoy it longer, camping sites with three services are available.

La Mauricie is filled with treasures to discover that will make your vacation a success!

 

 
For more information
Arrow  www.mauricietourism.com/welcome-in-mauricie/
 
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