Marianne

An essential stop in the park: a day at the beach of the Lac Édouard with the family! Sandcastle, picnic, swimming and sun on the agenda. Pack the nectar of your choice into the cooler, bring your chairs to work on your tan while the youngsters have fun in the lake’s water and its warm sand. Very popular with families, the sound of joyful children’s laughter fills the place, while offering the perfect tranquility to parents Hehe! Note that the excitement is at its peak during heat waves! My picnic of choice: poutine sausages from Boucherie Nobert to cook on the Hibachis, with their broccoli salad, a delight!

During your stay, it’s impossible to miss our good old timeless classic: the Mini-putt Shawinigan-Sud! What could be better than an 18-hole course at JP (the friendly owner) with a slush in hand on a summer day, huh? Ready for a little family friendly competition? We even call grandma, cousins and, why not, the big whole family? Because the more the merrier!

To satisfy the appetite of young and old alike, head to Les Roulottes Beauparlant on 5th rue de la Pointe in the heart of downtown. An emblem of Shawinigan since 1940, impossible not to stop there to fill your stomach. But beware, everyone has their preference between the two potato trailers! Are you more a fan of curly or straight fries? At La Terrasse, they served curly fries while up the street, the fries have a straight cut. Make your choice and order your little guilty pleasure; a pogo, a poutine or a Michigan to eat on site, please!

If you can, come to Shawi the last weekend of July! The whole family will be happy to attend the Tribal Fest, a unique event where the spirits are high. Climbing, skateboarding, music and street sports are in the spotlight. Breathtaking performances by athletes in a rejuvenating, waterfront setting. We enjoy a moment of rest in the hammocks, and we admire the local talent!