Shawinigan Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

La Mauricie National Park

La Mauricie National Park, Shawinigan

 Gili_S Says:  My friend took me to La Mauricie National Park where we rented a canoe and went to a small island in the middle of the lake. In certain moments I couldn’t really know if I am in Canada or in Finland, the similarity was just amazing. 

Cite de l energie

Cite de l energie, Shawinigan

 Greenwood143 Says:  Visite guidee d'une journee commemorant l'essor industriel qui a fait de Shawinigan la capitale nord-americaine des villes industrialisee au debut du siecle. 

Take a trip to La Mauricie...

Take a trip to La Mauricie..., Shawinigan

 oudent Says:  Take a trip to La Mauricie National Park, and go to Les Chutes Waber. You'll need to take a hour long canoe trip and then a 45 minute hike through some small hills, but its worth it when you get there. Just make sure to ask for directions, the employees are very friendly and... 

Kosmogonia, a show at 'Cité de...

Kosmogonia, a show at 'Cité de..., Shawinigan

 Foulikan Says:  Kosmogonia, a show at 'Cité de l'énergie'This is for the great art lover! This show tell an amerindian like story of the creation of time and life. Comparable to 'Cirque du soleil', It have dancers, accrobats and actors. 

Hotels  

Comfort Inn And Suites

 1 Review and 12 Opinions  $125.00 

Auberge Escapade Inn

 5 Opinions

Hotels  

Auberge des Gouverneurs: Auberge des Gouverneurs

Auberge des Gouverneurs: Auberge des Gouverneurs, Shawinigan

 Foulikan Says:  between 61.00$CND /person in a double occupation, to 350$CND /person in a suite This auberge has: a center of congress, an health center, and 'auberge des gouverneurs' Standard. Part of the 'gouverneurs' chain through Quebec. Accepts Air Canada Areoplan.hotel contains:... 

Restaurants  

Chez AUGER: Don't miss the poutine
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Poutine

This old fast food restaurant served generations of people with their famous "Michingan" (a foot long hot-dog filled with chili sauce, coleslaw and fries).
Friendly ambiance, always. Good stop for a quick lunch and dinner.

Favorite Dish: Michigan and the famous Poutine!

Updated Oct 20, 2004

Address: 939, 6E Avenue, Grand-Mère

Phone: 819-538-1212

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Nightlife  

Broadway Pub: Bonne biere, bon monde - Good Beer, Good people

Broadway Pub: Bonne biere, bon monde - Good Beer, Good people, Shawinigan

 Greenwood143 Says:  Pub BroadwayEndroit situé au coeur de Shawinigan offrant une variété de bières importées, bières de micro-brasseries et autres produits avec personnel courtois, ambiance unique et musique variée.540, ave BroadwayShawinigan (Québec) (Québec)G9N 1M3Tél: (819) 537-0044Fax:... 

Open-air AMPHITHEATER

Open-air AMPHITHEATER, Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  A vaulted open-air amphitheater capable of seating 1000 people constitutes a choice venue for such an alluring performance. Both the stage and the tiered seats are mounted on a colossal revolving turntable, unmatched anywhere, which, while turning on it's axis, carries the... 

Transportation  

Freight train

Freight train, Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  We had to wait for this freight train to clear the track for our passenger train. A 15 minute delay. 

Via Rail ( train from Joliette)

Via Rail  ( train from Joliette), Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  Our group went by train and we had a big surpriseTHE TRAIN WAS STOPPED FOR OVER HALF AN HOUR AND SEARCHED FOR A DANGEROUS PACKAGE A FEW MILES FROM JOLIETTE. The police found nothing so we went on to Shawinigan where a more thorough search was done. They found nothing. 

Off The Beaten Path  

OBSERVATION TOWER.

OBSERVATION TOWER., Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  OBSERVATION TOWER. A spectacular awesome view of the surrounding countryside can be had atop the 115 meter (385 feetor 38 stories high). Tour includes multimedia exhibits,permanent exhibit and a temporary exhibit. You also get the guided tour of the city in the bus. Guides... 

A TOUR OF THE CITY

A TOUR OF THE CITY, Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  YOUR VISIT INCLUDES A TOUR OF THE CITY IN THIS BUS.WE enjoyed it very much. The tour guide was very funny and informative. 

La Cité de l'énergie

La Cité de l'énergie, Shawinigan

 Simonneeddy Says:  Discover the magic of electric powerand technology, A fantasy theme park, unique in Canada a fun and educational expereience for the whole family. It includes multimedia shows, interactive exhibits. Quebecs second highest observation tower. 

Favorites  

Shawinigan

Shawinigan, Shawinigan

 Gili_S Says:  This is a very nice city in Quebec, communication was not always easy as French is the language here but still I thought the people were friendly and kind. Shawinigan Official Oh...well.... 

Quand vous venez à Shawinigan,...

Quand vous venez à Shawinigan,..., Shawinigan

 Nekochat Says:  Quand vous venez à Shawinigan, dirigez-vous vers Saint-Mathieu-du-parc et arrêter à la station de ski Relais St-Mathieu si vous êtes un adepte du vélo de montagne (VTT) en été ou de la glisse en hiver. Vous devez fournir votre équipements, mais c'est un centre pour ceux qui... 

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