Entertainment

Exhibitions, shows, events, competitions, choose among many cultural, sports and outdoor activities. Live the Shawi vibe all year long!

La Foire en ville brings together 350 exhibitors along more than a kilometer in Shawinigan-Sud! Nearly 25,000 visitors enjoy shows, local flavors, entertainment, and a family zone. Two days in early June to shop in the sun, soak up the festive vibe, and give objects a second life.

Cabane à sucre Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc

Set out to discover one of our most sacred (or sweetest!) emblems with a visit to the St-Mathieu-du-Parc Sugar Shack!

Parcours du Canot

Escaparium de l’Énergie

La Centrale is the beginning of a new series of quests and escape games located in the heart of Shawinigan. Everything you see, both inside and outside the rooms, is part of the game.

Visites forestières AFVSM

Initiations in mushroom picking, rallies in local parks and trails, guided hikes in the forest all are examples of activities possible.

Village du bûcheron

Open-air museum, including 20 buildings and 4000 artifacts, that will take you back to lumberjacks and log divers’ days.

Les grandes soirées

Outdoor free shows in Shawinigan during summer!

Eugénie Houle-Roy

Festival with attitude in downtown area with demos and initiation of street and nature sports, as well as animation and tasting.

Hydro-Québec observation tower

2nd tallest tower in Québec with its 115m! Go up to the top, via a panoramic elevator, and enjoy the amazing view over 360 degrees.

Rendez-vous des peintres de Sainte-Flore

The coeur villageois of Sainte-Flore is transformed and comes alive to welcome in Shawinigan more than 60 painters from all around Quebec.

Open for 3 seasons ans specializing in hoofed animals, this ranch is home to more than 250 animals from all around the world.

place biermans cinéma - Éloïse

The #1 spot for entertainment in Shawinigan with its movie theater, bowling alleys, arcades, pool tables, snack bar and chocolate factory.

Ozias - Julie

Ozias Leduc en Mauricie

A church, National Historic Site of Canada, where you can admire the fifteen large paintings of Ozias Leduc know as the Michalengelo of Quebec.

Mini-Putt Shawinigan-Sud

On top of the list of activities to do if you are looking to have fun with your friends and family this summer in Shawinigan.

Francis Brisson - Sandie

Maison de la culture Francis-Brisson

Intimate performance hall, cabaret style, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and warm character. Hosting Objectif Terre summer 2022.

Les Dés Truqués

A recreational bistro for the most entertaining experience, in a friendly atmosphere, with animation and surrounded by over 1 500 board games!

Le Trou du diable – Microbrasserie, Boutique & Salon

Brewery tour, shows and a boutique with products from local artisans, special beers, kitchen products, clothing and other by-products.

Labyrinthe Coureur des Bois

The largest cedar maze in Quebec that can be discovered via 3 types of routes, which you can do with an animator or by yourself.

Cité de l’énergie museum center

Museum complex with an exhibition, the planète énergie multimedia show, Jean Chrétien museum and NAC plant visits.

Cité rivière saint-maurice coucher de soleil - Josette

La Cité de l’énergie

A nice blend of history, science and culture through different activities: museum, observation tower, city tours, shows and more.

L’Aventureux is the team building activity you have to try with your friends, family, or colleagues—rain or shine!

Interzone - Vincent H

An open-air museum with its 25 creation islands along the urban outdoor circuit with free entry in downtown Shawinigan.

Galerie d’art de Grand-Mère

The art gallery offers a wide variety of styles and talents and more than 300 pieces from about sixty artists.

Espace culturel Onikam

This cultural center, with its varied program, invites you to discover the culture and arts of the First Nations, especially the Atikamekw .

Érablière chez Lahaie

This century-old maple grove, where everything is cooked on site, welcomes you, during Quebec’s sugar season, with a traditional menu.

Night Show – Cité de l’Énergie

Outdoor night show in a rotating, covered and heated amphitheatre, located ion the banks of the Saint-Maurice river.

Centre des arts de Shawinigan – Salle d’exposition Léo Ayotte

Exhibition hall (access free) and performance hall with varied program including music, theater and comedy at arts center.

Cataractes Shawinigan

Hockey team, the oldest franchise in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, offering great hockey in Shawinigan. Go Cats go!

cascades shawinigan - Yves

Cascades Go Sport of Shawinigan

Senior baseball team that always offers an exciting game, in an electrifying atmosphere! Here we go, play ball, GO! CASCADES GO!

Factrie 701 workshop and art gallery

An art gallery that thrives as a vibrant embodiment of artistic expression in all its forms.

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