Parc de l’Île Melville - Winter Activities

Parc de l’Île Melville is an area of mostly wooded land, stretching across nearly 160 hectares. The park includes two islands (Melville and Banane), a large forest and mountain. It is located at the very heart of Shawinigan. And the mighty Saint-Maurice River runs alongside this magnificent territory. Parc de l’Île Melville offers its visitors a wide selection of four-season outdoor activities. In winter, visitors can enjoy tube sledding, downhill skiing, snowboarding or explore 15 km of groomed and maintained cross-country ski trails or 10 km of snowshoe trails, all in a magnificent natural décor. Accommodations at the chalet-style three-star inn. Come experience a nature adventure in Shawinigan.