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  • Torchlight walk

    Culture and entertainment Nature Sports and recreation
    Drawing showing Parka, Parks Canada's mascot, walking on snow with a green and blue pom-pom toque and headlamp towards a lit torch. In the background, snow-covered trees and a starry sky.
    Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park
    Cost: The activity runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and costs $6, taxes included. Entrance fees, activity fees and equipment are not included in the price.

    Note: Rivière à la Pêche sector, Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance

    On Saturday, February 15, La Mauricie National Park invites skiers and hikers to a 4-kilometre torchlight hike on a short section of Trail #6 and Trail #11 (La Familiale). Departure is from the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre. After completing the route, a lively outdoor fire awaits you to warm up under the stars.

    Hot chocolate is included for the first 500 participants. The activity runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and costs $6, taxes included. Entrance fees, activity fees and equipment are not included in the price.

    It’s important to dress appropriately for winter activities. We recommend that visitors bring a headlamp with them on their hikes.

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  • Défi du parc – Nordique 2025

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Inflatable red of the Défis du Parc Nordique’s arch with two classic cross-country ski trails running underneath. In the background, a forest with snow-covered conifers and a trail running through it.
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park

    Winter activity days for youth

    From February 19 to 21, 2025, the Défis du Parc team and La Mauricie National Park welcome youngsters from various schools in the region to introduce them to the pleasures of winter and nature. These challenges are open doors to the discovery of nature.

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  • Snowshoe hike & hot chocolate – Réseau FADOQ Discovery Plus

    Food and drink Nature Sports and recreation
    Image of the legs of a snowsuit-wearing person snowshoeing on a snowy trail. He is accompanied by another person, whose legs are also just visible. A forest is in the background.
    Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park
    Cost: The price for this activity is $25 / person + taxes. For visitors interested in also taking part in the Snowshoe hike and hot chocolate - Discovery Réseau FADOQ activity (Wednesday, January 22), the price for the 2 activities is $40 / person + taxes.

    Note: FADOQ members only.

    This 4.5 km hike offers a touch of adventure in the heart of nature. Accessible to all, this trail offers a pleasant 2-hour stroll, ideal for recharging your batteries. This activity lets you savor the joys of winter in a friendly atmosphere. This outing promises total immersion in the winter splendor of La Mauricie National Park. To add a warm touch to the experience, a delicious hot chocolate awaits you at the end of the hike, the perfect opportunity to warm up and share a convivial moment with the group.

    Participants must pay their own entrance fees to access La Mauricie National Park. A pair of snowshoes is required for the activity. You can rent them at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.

    For more information on snowshoeing and hot chocolate activities, or to register

  • Cross-country ski initiation day

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Several youngsters accompanied by supervisors go cross-country skiing at the start of trail #6 in La Mauricie National Park. The mascot Parka accompanies the group for the day. The trail can be seen getting lost in the forest in the background.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park
    Cost: To take part in the cross-country ski initiation activity, interested parties can register on site on the day. The activity costs $10 per participant, including cross-country ski equipment, animation and access to the trails for the duration of the activity. Visitors must pay the applicable entrance fee to enter the site.

    Note: The Cross-country ski initiation activity is open to young people and adults.

    The Skimau ski club and La Mauricie National Park invite young people and adults to enjoy cross-country ski initiation day to learn the basics of this magnificent sport in the park's panoramic setting.

    The instructors offer five one-hour sessions. Sessions start at approximately 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm We recommend arriving 45 minutes early to choose your equipment.

    * Event postponed to the following day in the event of severe weather

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  • Snowshoe hike & hot chocolate – Discovery Plus package

    Food and drink Nature Sports and recreation
    Photo of a pair of black and blue snowshoes with two walking sticks stuck in the snow. In the background, a dense forest with snow on conifer branches.
    Time: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park
    Cost: The price for this activity is $30 / person + taxes. For visitors interested in also taking part in the Snowshoe hike and hot chocolate - Discovery package activity (Friday, January 31), the price for the 2 activities is $50 / person + taxes.

    Note: Open to all

    A slightly longer 4.5 km hike to explore further and enjoy the beautiful winter scenery. Each outing ends with a comforting hot chocolate, offered with pleasure!

    Participants must pay their own entrance fees to access La Mauricie National Park. A pair of snowshoes is required for the activity. You can rent them at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.

    For more information on snowshoeing and hot chocolate activities, or to register

  • La Mauricie Cup Final

    Nature Sports and recreation
    Competitors of a cross-country ski race.
    Time: 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location(s): La Mauricie National Park
    Cost: Prices are on the Club Skimau Shawinigan website

    Note: Cross-country ski competition organized by Club Skimau.

    On March 22, 2025, a classic-style cross-country ski competition, open to all, with mass starts for all age categories. Distances range from 600 m for toddlers to 15 km for adults. The event takes place in the morning, from 7 AM to 12 PM.

    The cross-country ski competition route starts at the junction of trail #6 and the Parkway. Competitors will take trails #6 and #10 up to 5 km from the start, where there will be a 180-degree turn. Participants will make two roundtrips. There will be other 180-degree turns on the course for the younger categories.

    * Competition postponed to the following day in the event of severe weather.

    ** Dismantling from 1 PM to 4 PM.

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    For more information about the activity (French only)

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