1100, Promenade du Saint-Maurice
Shawinigan (Québec) Canada G9N 1L8
819-537-6000
1-888-922-1100
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Auberge Gouverneur Shawinigan 1100, Promenade du Saint-Maurice Shawinigan (Québec) Canada G9N 1L8 819-537-6000 1-888-922-1100 |
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“La vrai vie” exhibition reveals two contemporary artists renowned internationally : Ron Mueck, sculptor and Guy Ben-Ner, installation artist and film maker. Mueck lets the viewer revisit the path of life from birth until death. Ben-Ner focuses on the precise moment when life and relationships begin. Together, these two artists create a story whose goal is to balance the physical and emotional elements of the human condition.
In an exceptional natural environment, la Cité de l’énergie presents it’s new production combining theatre, music, dance and circus arts. You will attend the evening show in a revolving, canopied and heated exterior amphitheatre. You will be astonished by the magical surroundings, the costumes and the special effects.
This theme park, the only one of its kind in Canada, offers visitors of all ages an amusing, entertaining and educational experience. You will discover the incredible industrial adventure of Shawinigan during the last century. This includes the second highest observation tower in Quebec, four interactive exhibitions and two impressive multimedia productions.
Comfortably seated on the Cité de l’énergie pontoon, let yourself be cradled by the flow of the Saint-Maurice river and the captain’s stories. He will narrate the history of the river which, during a century and a half, made timber float to sustain the sawmills and paper mills of the Mauricie region. You will go upstream of the Saint-Maurice river to reach the des Hêtres rapids then go downstream coasting the Shawinigan shore. From the river viewpoint, the city reveals itself to a new perspective.
La Cité de l’énergie offers you a guided city tour of Shawinigan aboard a tramway-style bus. You will discover the multi-faceted history, the architectural treasures, the different neighbourhoods and the magnificent urban landscapes. The itinerary includes a stop to the famous Shawinigan Falls and another to the Lambert lookout where you will have a unique viewpoint on the city and on the Cité de l’énergie tower. You will then tour through the lower-end and high-end of the city.
A true cultural, artistic and historical location, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation church holds within its walls the final masterpiece produced by Ozias Leduc, the illustrious 20th century artist. The new set-up and media tools highlight the richness of his art.
A conservation site of our natural Canadian heritage, this park is a part of the Parks Canada network. We invite you to relax in this peaceful area surrounded with forest and mountains. Numerous activities are suggested : canoeing, camping, hiking and cross-country skiing in winter. Naturalist guides present fun and educational activities for families. At the interpretation centre, you can view the “Mystic Laurentians” slideshow, which will teach you the history of the park as well as its wildlife and flora from different angles. It is the spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Arbre en Arbre is the perfect family activity. Come live the experience of a high-end adventure circuit unique in the Mauricie region. Five different courses let you evolve at your own pace through the suspended bridges, boardwalks, nets, Tarzan ropes and a grand tyrolean of 106m. A total of 82 aerial challenges waiting for you! Take on a personal challenge, face your fear of heights or, simply live the thrill of being at treetops!