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Shawinigan

Anyone who knows Shawinigan knows that its main advantage is how quickly you can go from enjoying landscapes with magnificent scenery to accessing the city centre, with its great restaurants, friendly bistros, microbreweries, cafés, bakeries and shops featuring distinctive products. You’re guaranteed true comfort between your nature outings. From a cultural perspective, Shawinigan offers many activities and entertaining shows, as well as a multitude of hidden treasures to be discovered, some of which are designated national historic sites. With its rustic urban spirit, a visit to Shawinigan offers the perfect balance between nature and city life, making it the ideal vacation destination !

  • Cité de l'énergie

    Cité de l'énergie

  • Parc national de la Mauricie   © J.Pleau

    Parc national de la Mauricie   © J.Pleau

  • Chutes de Shawinigan   © M.-P.Durand

    Chutes de Shawinigan   © M.-P.Durand

  • Automne   © M.Julien

    Automne   © M.Julien

  • Balade en raquettes   © J.Pleau

    Balade en raquettes   © J.Pleau

  • Saint-Jean des piles   © S.Daoust

    Saint-Jean des piles   © S.Daoust

  • Ski de fond   © E.Boisvert

    Ski de fond   © E.Boisvert

  • Gastronomie   © J-M.Boisvert

    Gastronomie   © J-M.Boisvert

Things to do in Shawinigan

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Recreation centres

Recreation centres

Gardens

Gardens

Zoos and aquariums

Zoos and aquariums

Scenic points

Scenic points

Guided tours

Guided tours

Industrial tours

Industrial tours

Festivals and special events

Festivals and special events

Festivals

Festivals

Sports events

Sports events

Adventure and outdoor tourist providers

Adventure and outdoor tourist providers

Trails

Trails

Riding stables

Riding stables

Golf courses

Golf courses

Boat tours

Boat tours

Tobogganing and winter slidings

Tobogganing and winter slidings

Cross-country ski centres

Cross-country ski centres

Downhill ski centres

Downhill ski centres

Museums and historic sites

Museums and historic sites

Art galleries

Art galleries

Religious buildings and sites

Religious buildings and sites

National parks of Canada

National parks of Canada

Places to visit in Shawinigan

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Restaurants

Restaurants

Sugar shacks

Sugar shacks

Cafes and tea rooms

Cafes and tea rooms

Microbreweries

Microbreweries

Auditoriums and theatres

Auditoriums and theatres

Regional tourism associations

Regional tourism associations

Tourist guide services

Tourist guide services

Cruise lines

Cruise lines

Vehicle rentals

Vehicle rentals

Shuttle services

Shuttle services

Bus stations

Bus stations

Urban and intercity transporters

Urban and intercity transporters

Railway lines

Railway lines

Tourist information offices

Tourist information offices

Industrial companies

Industrial companies

Where to sleep in Shawinigan

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Cottages, apartments, tourist homes

Cottages, apartments, tourist homes

Hotels

Hotels

Campgrounds and ready-to-camp

Campgrounds and ready-to-camp

Bed and breakfasts

Bed and breakfasts

Vacation centers and day camps

Vacation centers and day camps

Non-traditional lodgings

Non-traditional lodgings

Other accommodations

Other accommodations