{"id":7885,"date":"2022-05-03T15:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourismeshawinigan.com\/le-tour-de-machine\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:08:39","slug":"road-trip-shawinigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourismeshawinigan.com\/en\/road-trip-shawinigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini road trip in Shawinigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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By Tourisme Shawi’s Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route: <\/a>Geolocated link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about getting away from downtown and discovering the surroundings by car? That\u2019s right, we suggest a self-drive tour by car or on a motorcycle! The essentials for this getaway: binoculars, a road trip playlist<\/a> and why not a picnic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready? Let’s go, head to the Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re Lambert<\/strong>. Located on a hill, it\u2019s the perfect spot for a good view of Shawi, the sunsets and the Saint-Maurice River. Pssst! It\u2019s also one of the best places to observe the colors in the fall. The parking lot is on the 109e<\/sup> Street. We love the belvedere with its benches and panels filled with information about our Shawi. On the right, under the shelter, there\u2019s another view of nature and the meandering river. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We roam the countryside of the Shawinigan-Sud sector by the rang Saint-Pierre<\/strong> with its fields, agricultural land and farms far from the hilly road. When you\u2019ve reached the cross, take a break. Historical panels tell the story of these roads when the first families settled there. It was buzzing with life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue on your way, turning left on rang Saint-Michel<\/strong>. This time the country houses are closer to the road and to each other, we find a beautiful proximity to the forest, the pine forests. You can smell nature and fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to stop by the Boisvert fruit and vegetable kiosk. You\u2019ll also find homemade pies and other homemade products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pssst\u2026 Art and Culture Bonsai<\/a><\/strong> have a new location, it\u2019s located at 3530, 105e<\/sup> Avenue. The store offers a wide selection of bonsai and pre-bonsai as well as a large choice of pottery, tools, substrates and tying wires imported from Japan. It\u2019s also a nice gift shop. You\u2019ll pass by so take the time to stop. You\u2019ll see, it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From here, your stomach will be begging for a stop…for a comforting coffee, an ice cream, or even a picnic. Open your eyes, several choices are available, according to your desires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Sens\u00e9e \u00c9picerie Sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e, 2090 105e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– M.A. Poissonnerie, 2093 Avenue Champlain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Dairy Queen, 1700 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Cantine C’Si bon, 1720 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Sant\u00e9 Taouk<\/a>, 1905 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Tzav Bistro-Pizz, 1600 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Angelika Restaurant, 2035 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Thai-Prasat Ankor, 1785 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– OPA!, 1825 105 e<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And hop! Here we go again on our journey through Shawi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take a closer look at the river, go for a walk, take a little detour to the Promenade du Capitaine-Veilleux<\/strong>, the parking lot is at the bottom of the hill just to your left. Known to kayakers and fishermen, head to the Rapides des h\u00eatres<\/strong> sector for a picnic or simply to admire the scenery. If you’re the type to have your fishing rod with you, this area is known to host walleye, smallmouth bass, pike and rainbow trout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continue your journey to Lac-\u00e0-la-Tortue<\/strong>. It’s so beautiful, the proximity of the lake, the winding road: it’s time to play your favorite song. Turn up the volume, go around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We end our journey with the Coeur villageois de Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Coeur villageois de Sainte-Flore. In the village of Saint-Jean-des-piles, stop at the Parc \u00c9tienne-Bellemare<\/strong> (temporarily closed)<\/strong>. Pssst! We prefer the second entrance, where there are several picnic tables, a gazebo and a path lined with sculptures. Depending on the time and your type of craving, here are some restaurant ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saint-Jean-des-Piles<\/p>\n\n\n\n