Crowds of Fun
Festivals, entertainment, animation
Do song and dance shows or perhaps street theatre get you going? Are you a sports enthusiast, rodeo fan, or a lover of myths and legends?
Mauricie is alive with festive events in every season, from the Défi Nordique for geocaching to the Festi-Volant kite festival, fishing for tomcod on a frozen river, the Nuits Polaires polar nights festival, the International Snocross for snowmobile racing and the Christmas Festival at Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, our region truly has activities of offer for every taste.
Nobody can resist the wonderful atmosphere that accompanies our top-quality cultural and sporting activities. So this year, plan your holidays or a quick getaway in Mauricie during one of the numerous festivals that bring the region to life and enjoy mixing in with this holiday mood!
All of Mauricie
Activities & Attractions
Order by: Town - Alphabetical Order
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Grande Tournée Automnale de Bécancour
The Grande Tournée Automnale of Bécancour invites you to visit many tourist businesses throughout the Bécancour RCM. Whether by car, bicycle or bus, come and discover our vineyards, cheeses,... (more info)
Town: Bécancour
1005, boul. de Port-Royal
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Festi-Volant
January 27 th, 28th and 29th 2012 Wintertime family activities in a colourful setting. Flying of kites of all sizes and colours. Kitesurfers and paramotorists take off. The frozen river... (more info)
Town: Grandes-Piles
Marina et parc municipal
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Festival de chasse du Haut-St-Maurice
From October 20th to 27th 2012, the population is invited to come celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Haut-St-Maurice Hunting Festival. The most important event of its kind in... (more info)
Town: La Tuque
375, rue Saint-Joseph
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12 heures d'endurance de la Tuque (Quad)
May 18 to 20 2012 (12-hour endurance competition) La Tuque This motorsport event includes one of the country’s most prestigious quad and endurocross races. You can attend the trial competitions and the... (more info)
Town: La Tuque
375, St-Joseph
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Complexe Culturel Félix-Leclerc
Managed by the Corporation de développement des arts et de la culture de la Ville de La Tuque, this cultural complex includes the Salle La Forestière, a multi-functional 528-seat... (more info)
Town: La Tuque, secteur La Tuque
725, boul. Ducharme
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Festival International de la Galette de Sarrasin de Louiseville
September 28th to October 7th – 34rd edition A family event with a folk flavor aimed at promoting healthy food, traditional values and a down home product, buckwheat and its... (more info)
Town: Louiseville
131, Petite Rivière
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Cyclo-Mauricie
September 21 to 23, 2012 Défi Vélo Mag de Shawinigan (cycling event) La Mauricie National Park of Canada Telephone: 819-247-1414 Web site: www.cyclomauricie.com Cyclo-Mauricie presents the 6th Défi Vélo Mag de Shawinigan in the... (more info)
Town: Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
3481, Des Campanules
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Festival de la Truite Mouchetée de Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
June 23 to July 1st 2012 (Speckled Trout Festival) Downtown Saint-Alexis-des-Monts Come and celebrate trout. Fun activities for the entire family include : Entertainment by popular artists, initiation to fishing for children and musical... (more info)
Town: Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
30, rue St-Olivier
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La Féerie de Noël
December to January Are you looking for a great idea for the holiday season? Something original and accessible the whole family, the office or your friends can enjoy, and all this... (more info)
Town: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton
52, Chemin des Loisirs
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Duché de Bicolline
August 12th to 19th 2012 Come take part in the biggest fantasy medieval gathering in North America and experience the thrills of life & war in the Middle Ages !... (more info)
Town: Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
1440, Chemin Principal
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La Quête des Enfants Perdus
La Quête des Enfants Perdus is a yearly family event in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc. The entire village becomes a stage where an adventure is played out. Through the traditional collecting of... (more info)
Town: Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Village de Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
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Fête Des Moissons
It is the only event in Québec to highlight agricultural heritage. Focusing on work using horses and the skill of farmers, it celebrates the foundation of the parish by... (more info)
Town: Saint-Maurice
2370, St-Jean, C.P. 57
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Festival Western de St-Tite
September 7 to 16 2012 - 45th edition The Festival Western de St-Tite is the ultimate destination for those who want to live the cowboy way. Come and enjoy an unforgettable... (more info)
Town: Saint-Tite
581, rue St-Paul, bureau 107
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Microbrasserie À la Fût
Located in a heritage house in the heart of the western village of Saint-Tite, À la Fût Microbrewery invites you to sample the beers that are brewed on site.... (more info)
Town: St-Tite
670, Notre-Dame
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Association Des Pourvoyeurs de la Rivière Sainte-Anne Inc. (Pêche Aux Poissons Des Chenaux)
Tomcod Theme Center. Ice fishing in little heated cabins has been going on for more than 70 years in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade. You cannot miss this winter family event ! Besides... (more info)
Town: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade
8, rue Marcotte
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Symposium de peinture Des fleurs et des jardins
June 16th to 17th 2012 Nearly 75 artists painters from all corners of Québec set up their easels in the heart of the village of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade for two days and... (more info)
Town: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade
230, rue Sainte-Anne
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Sainte-Flore... Rendez-vous des peintres
Sainte-Flore… Rendez-vous des peintres celebrates its 10th Anniversary. Art lovers are conveyed to visit exhibitions and meet skilful professional painters. Sixty artists participate to this cultural summer event recognized... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Grand-Mère
3483, 30e Rue
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Festi-Beach
July 26th to 29st 2012 Join us at the legendary site of this ideal beach to enjoy various family activities : volley-ball tournaments, sand castle competitions, horseshoe tournament, foot races around the... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Lac-à-la-Tortue
Plage Idéale, Shawinigan (secteur Lac-à-la-Tortue)
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Amos Daragon, la première aventure
Amos Daragon is a brilliant 12-year-old boy. He becomes the first raised to the new generation of Mask Wearers. Founded by the "Dame Blanche", supreme goddess, this cult will... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
1000, avenue Melville, C.P. 156
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Centre des Arts de Shawinigan
Managed by the Corporation culturelle de Shawinigan, the Centre des arts de Shawinigan plays a vital role in promoting the performance and visual arts. Classified as one of Québec’s... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan
2100, boul. des Hêtres
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Classique Internationale de Canots de la Mauricie Inc.
August 31 to September 3 , 2012 From La Tuque to Trois-Rivières Under the theme 79th edition… "Way to the 80th edition" , the Mauricie is the privileged witness of a historic endurance... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan
253, 3e rue C.P. Succ. Bureau-Chef bur. 207
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Fête de la pêche à Shawinigan
June 9th and 10th 2012 During Québec’s fi shing festival, you can fish anywhere in Québec without a permit. In Shawinigan, fishermen are invited to cast their lines into the... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
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L'île aux Saveurs, à saveur évènementielle
August 9th to 12th 2012 Shawinigan’s île aux Saveurs is a celebration of the work of Québec’s agri-food producers. It also highlights an extraordinary geographic area, a magical place called... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
2210, Chemin Principal
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Mégapixel : l'art photographique à Shawinigan
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Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
2100, boul. des Hêtres
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Passeport pour... (Corporation Culturelle De Shawinigan)
March 2012 Each year, the Corporation culturelle de Shawinigan devotes a full month to discovering a particular country. For the occasion, a wide variety of activities are being held at... (more info)
Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
2100, boul. des Hêtres
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Rendez-vous des coureurs des bois
July 14 to 15 2012 Parc Antoine-Gauthier, Trois-Rivières (Pointe-du-Lac area) 819 377-1121 # 4104 / www.coureursdesbois.ca Travel back to the time of our valiant coureurs des bois for a multitude of activities. The theme... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Pointe-du-Lac
Parc Antoine-Gauthier
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Comiqu'Art de Trois-Rivières
July 26th to 29th, 2012 Chills, laughs and dreams! This must-see festival offers both kids and adults a peak into the world of the circus both on stage and in... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
150 rue Fusey, Parc des Chenaux
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Corporation de développement culturel de Trois-Rivières
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Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1425, Place Hôtel-de-Ville, C.P. 368
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Délices d'automne
August 31 to Septembre 3rd 2012 Parc portuaire, Trois-Rivières 819 370-6635 / www.delicesdautomne.qc.ca Food lovers interested in tasting discoveries and regional specialties are invited to an agro-food “must.” On the menu, tastings at the... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
Parc Portuaire
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Exposition Agricole De Trois-Rivières
July 6 to 15th Exposition agricole de Trois-Rivières (agricultural fair) Terrain de l’Exposition de Trois-Rivières T Telephone: 819-374-2714 Web site: www.expotrois-rivieres.com A family activity for over 106 years. The country here in the city :... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1760, Av. Gilles-Villeneuve, C.P. 1268
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Festiroule Country de Trois-Rivières
May 24th to 27th 2012 Parc du Terrain de l'Exposition, Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières (benefit) will be held from May 24 to 27, 2012, under the heated festival tent at the Parc du... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1740, Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve (Terrain de l'exposition)
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Festival de Contes et Légendes des Trois-Rivières
June 15th to 16th 2012 Parc portuaire de Trois-Rivières (downtown) The Festival de contes et légendes des trois rivières is a family activity that dazzles through the majestic art of the... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
950, rue Saint-Prosper
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Festival International DansEncore
June 7th to 10th 2012 Welcome to DansEncore, the major event of all dance fans. It is through an excellent programming that you will applaud the best international dancers. You... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1350, rue Royale, suite 900
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Festival International de la Poésie
September 28th to October 7th - 28th edition Over 400 activities during a period of 10 days in some 70 different venues : cafés, bars, restaurants, museums, art galleries and concert halls... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1497, rue Laviolette, C.P. 335
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Festival Urbain
August 16 to 19, 2012 - 8th edition Organized by and for young people four years ago, the Festival urbain satisfies the need for a major event centred on urban... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1425, Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, C.P. 368
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La Ferragosto
August 3th to 5th 2012 Ferragosto - All the Charm of Italy ! Italy has taken over downtown Trois-Rivières and is proudly displaying its colours. Food, vino, shows, cars and... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1425, place de l’Hôtel-de-ville
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Le FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières
June 28th to July 8th 2012 The Festival of a thousand and one voices! In the heart of Old Trois- Rivières, on the banks of the St.Lawrence river, the FestiVoix... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
800, rue du Fleuve, C.P. 1316
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Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (Terrain de L'Exposition)
August 3, 4 and 5, 2012 Terrain de l’exposition de Trois-Rivières Telephone : 819-370-GPTR / 1-866 866-4787 Ticket : 819-380-9797 / 1-866-416-9797 Web site: www.gp3r.com The 43nd GP3R will include a total of 11 races,... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1760, Av. Gilles-Villeneuve, C.P. 1606
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Les Nuits Polaires
January 19st to 22rd, 2012 Downtown Trois-Rivières The festival’s mascot, la Chouette, has been part of Québec’s winter landscape for the past five years. This not-to-be-missed winter event under the theme... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1425, place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
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Les Sages Fous
Summer 2012 Les Sages Fous propose a theatre of paradoxes : grotesque and poetic, ritual and mudane, domestic and marvelous. The company recreates a lost world where the mask, the... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
80, Saint-François-Xavier
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Salle J. Antonio-Thompson
This outstanding concert hall is considered one of the most beautiful in Québec. It has been an integral part of the cultural life of Trois-Rivières for over seventy-five years... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
374, rue des Forges
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Salon de jeux Trois-Rivières
The Trois-Rivières Gaming Hall provides the enjoyable combination of gaming in a friendly atmosphere and a safe environment. Come and share in the fun amongst friends! The Trois-Rivières Gaming... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
1900, boulevard des Forges
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Trois-Rivières en blues
August 23th to 26th 2012 Rue Badeaux Blues enthusiasts are invited to come and share their passion for music at Trois-Rivières en Blues. The entire event is free and is accessible... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
840, Maurice-Paquin
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T'Estimo (Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson)
T'ESTIMO! The musical from the creators of SHOWTIME! T'ESTIMO! The ultimate musical review through the human experience of love! T'ESTIMO! Let's fall in love... one more time! Open: from Thursday... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
374, rue des Forges
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Virée du Maire de Trois-Rivières
June 16th and 17th 2012 An invitation to launch the cycling season in the the heart of Trois-Rivières. On the program, two days of entertaining activities: Saturday June 16: downtown,... (more info)
Town: Trois-Rivières, secteur Trois-Rivières
5225, rue Courcelette
Packages
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Forfaits Amos Daragon et Cité de l'énergie
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Town: Shawinigan, secteur Shawinigan
1000, avenue Melville, C.P. 156
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