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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.
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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.