Profile of the Tourism Industry

Shawinigan sets itself apart from other Quebec cities not only because of its diverse array of leisure services but also and mostly because of major attractions such as the Mauricie National Park and the Cité de l'Énergie.

Other major attractions which contribute to its appeal are the Vallée-du-Parc Ski Station, the Val-Mauricie Ski Resort, the Île Melville Park and the Shawinigan Arts Centre.

But Shawinigan is, above all, a spectacular urban wilderness.

The more adventurous would probably prefer exploring the bike paths, hiking trails, rivers, and lakes, while tourists who would rather participate in winter activities are beckoned by the ski slopes, snowshoe trails, and snowmobile trails.

To make your holiday even more pleasant and relaxing, Shawinigan also offers an excellent choice of hotels and cozy bed and breakfasts. Restaurants and cafés offer a wide selection of culinary delights and flavours to the enjoyment of many a visitor, and several well-known brewers in the province would consider it a pleasure to have you sample the fruits of their labour.

Conventions and Events

Shawinigan is also a favourite destination when it comes to holding large conventions, sports events, and cultural activities, owing to its surprising ability to host large crowds, its strategic geographical location, and the quality of its infrastructures.

Congress center

Well-served by facilities such as the Bionest Centre, Espace Shawinigan and the Congress center, Shawinigan has all the space and advance technology you need to make your event a success.

In this respect, the Bureau de foires et congrès de Shawinigan significantly contributes to making Shawinigan an ideal destination to hold major events. Shawinigan has set the bar high with an ambitious set of objectives and, as such, will soon be considered a “must” for promoters and organizers.