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Village municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Church of Grandes-Piles
Stone Catholic church in Grandes-Piles.
Cemetery of Grandes-Piles
Rest area
Rest area on the edge of the Saint-Maurice river. Panoramic view.
Grandes-Piles municipal library
Library volunteers organized a concept of a Croque-Livres type book lending box located in the municipal park. Loans of books, audio books, magazines etc. The library accepts special requests through access to the Regional Centre for Public Library Services.
Outdoor scene at municipal park
The site is equipped with WIFI, sanitary block and a canteen area.
The site is equipped with WIFI, sanitary block and a canteen area.
The site offers a breathtaking panorama over the valley of the Saint-Maurice river and the Pointe à la Mine. Picnic table area available. Annually, several activities take place there including the national holiday, outdoor concerts, the Festi-Volant, etc.
Developed by the municipality, the Yvon-Fournier trail runs along the shore of the Saint-Maurice River and 1st Avenue, between the municipal park and the Grandes-Piles marina. The trail has historical information panels with photos. Formerly, the buildings of the company J.R. Boisvert, manufacturer of tool handles, were erected here; this company has been a vector of the forestry economy and of the village of Grandes-Piles.
Main activities: hockey (ice rink in winter), shuffleboard or pétanque.
Main equipment: games, swings, water games, picnic tables, sanitary block, picnic tables.
Mattawin Adventure Center
Rental service for water sports equipment.
Sailing club. Sailboat rental and several sailing activities in Grandes-Piles.
Cruise service on the Saint-Maurice river on board the Windigo. Family activities and entertainment. Culture, history and guided tours.
Marina for pleasure craft generally open from mid-May to mid-October. The Grandes-Piles nautical centre has 100 seasonal berths, 12 visitor docks, a gas station, a sailing school, a rental center for sailboats, catamarans, dinghies and paddleboards. There is also the wakesurf school, in collaboration with Hi5 Wakesurf & SUP!
Water sports equipment rental service in Grandes-Piles. Introduction to paddle board.
Signposted hiking trail starting near the roadside rest area on Route 155. This trail crosses the boreal forest, which is mainly composed in this area of cedars, maples and pines. In the first kilometer of the walk, hikers take a loop along the cliffs; at the top, they can contemplate the panorama of the Saint-Maurice valley. The trail continues winding between lakes, streams, waterfalls and mountains. This trail passes through the Grandes-Piles Nature Area and the Lac Clair campsite; this trail goes to route 159 connecting Saint-Tite and Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac.
History museum on the forestry industry of the Saint-Maurice valley over a century of history since 1850. The 25 buildings and outbuildings on the site pay tribute to the pioneers. This museum, established in 1982, pays tribute in particular to the businessman Jean J. Crête who settled in Grandes-Piles in 1892; having controlled for fifty years logging in Mauricie, he is designated by some historians "King of Mauricie". The history of the village of the Bûcheron begins in 1978 during a permanent exhibition on the third floor of a barn of Mr. Crête; this barn had previously been acquired by two teachers: Viateur Perreault and Hughette Frigon. Over the years, this barn was transformed into a museum, first in 1979 by adding a photo library. In 1979, the Festival des Draveurs de Grandes-Piles was launched. Guided tour in tales and songs. All guides are musicians and storytellers.
Mauricie International Canoe Classic
Since 1934, this canoe classic has gained international fame. This classic includes a series of sporting (over 200 km, in three stages between La Tuque and Trois-Rivières) and cultural events. About 70,000 visitors attend all stages of the canoe race and events.
Hamburger-style restaurant.
Meals on site. Orders to bring.
19th-century house with period rooms, free breakfast, hot tub, restaurant and lounge.
The rustic eco-camping site is located on the natural territory of the Projected Biodiversity Zone of Grandes-Piles. This site gives access to 30 km of hiking trails, including the Jacques Buteux section of the National Trail. Kayaking and canoeing is popular on Lac Clair and Lac des Iles. Canoe-kayak-rowboat rental service. This park offers eco-camping sites (21 rustic sites), 11 camping sites for tents, two sites suitable for small RVs such as Wesfalia and five ready-to-camp accommodations (cabins and chalet).
3-star hotel with 10 picturesque rooms, three of which have a whirlpool bath. At the end of the 19th century, this building was operated as a general store.
3-star chalet.
Capacity: 12 people, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Four-season cottage for short term rental. Capacity: 16 people maximum with six bedrooms and three bathrooms.
4-bedroom country chalet. Private dock.
Chalet located north of the village of Grandes-Piles.
Bed and breakfast. Restored building overlooking the Saint-Maurice river. Includes a large terrace and a beautiful garden.
Family hotel style. Family rooms. SPA. Languages spoken: French, English, Spanish.
Chalet located between the village of Grandes-Piles and the village of Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac.
General grocery store.
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