International Classic of Mauricie canoes

Since 1934, this canoe classic has gained international fame. This classic includes a series of sporting (over 200 km, in three stages between La Tuque and Trois-Rivières) and cultural events. About 70,000 visitors attend all stages of the canoe race and events. This race starts in La Tuque.

Address: 253, 3e rue de la Pointe, suite 207, Shawinigan
Hours: early September
Website: classiquedecanots.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: La Tuque, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Parc des Trois Soeurs
Three Sisters Park
11 km of trails with a difference in height of 280 m. Linear municipal park on the west bank of the Saint-Maurice river, facing the hamlet of Carignan, south of the village of La Tuque. Campsite at Lake Bédard. A shuttle service is available to cross the Saint-Maurice River at: +1-819-523-8134 (by reservation).
Free
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Parc des Chutes de la Petite Rivière Bostonnais
Falls-of-the-Petite-Rivière-Bostonnais Park
Regional park. See the 30-m waterfalls. Walk to the observation tower to take a look at the panorama of the Saint-Maurice River. Kids' playground.
May to October
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Octane Park
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Galeries La Tuque
Small shopping mall with a Canadian Tire store and a liquor store.