Nature Activities in Mauricie — Kayaking, Seaplane, Cycling & Outdoor | Domaine le Bostonnais
Domaine le Bostonnais

The adventure starts here

Nature playground — boreal forest, river, starry sky.

🛶 Kayaking on the Bostonnais River
🦌 Wildlife at your doorstep
✈️ Seaplane flight
🚴 33 km cycling trail
🔥 Evenings by the outdoor fire
💦 River swimming
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What to do at the Domaine?

Hiking trail
River
Kayak & paddle
Playhouse
Swimming
Wildlife
Outdoor fire
Snowshoeing

The hiking trail winds through the Domaine between forest and river — in sneakers in summer, snowshoes in winter. Keep your eyes open: deer, beavers, foxes and, if you're lucky, moose and black bears sometimes appear around a bend.

The Bostonnais River runs alongside the Domaine for its entire length — calm, accessible to all, it invites swimming in summer and kayaking or paddleboarding along the water.

For children, a playhouse with toys, building blocks and balls awaits them. In the evening, gather around the stone outdoor fireplace, sitting on the swings, eyes fixed on the flames. This is where the most beautiful evenings happen.

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Kayaking on the Bostonnais River

Level 0 Summer Half-day

The Bostonnais River is an invitation to explore. Calm, level 0, it is perfect for a few hours or a half-day trip. You will glide silently through the boreal forest — and around a bend, you may encounter a deer, moose, beaver, loon or great blue heron.

Ask us about available equipment upon arrival.

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Seaplane flight — Aviation La Tuque

May to October Unique experience

An unforgettable experience. The aircraft of Aviation La Tuque are glazed on all sides for a breathtaking view of the Canadian boreal forest — lakes, rivers, beaver dams and vast open spaces typical of Quebec at the gateway to the North.

🎁 Exclusive benefit: By booking your accommodation directly on our site, enjoy a 10% discount on your flight with Aviation La Tuque.
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Petite Rivière Bostonnais Waterfall Park

Free Family 35 m waterfall

At the southern entrance of La Tuque, this completely free park blends nature, culture and history for all ages. A spectacular 35-metre waterfall, hiking trails, an observation tower, playgrounds and several interpretation centres including a fur trading post with 50 taxidermied animals.

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Cycling & fat bike — 33 km cycling trail

Summer & winter 33 km trail 80 km MTB

The 33 km cycling trail crosses the boreal forest, runs along the Saint-Maurice River and the Petite Rivière Bostonnais — accessible to all levels, with several stops for a picnic or a well-deserved break.

For the more athletic, 80 km of mountain bike trails marked by Mauricycle are accessible near downtown La Tuque.

In winter, this same trail becomes a fat bike paradise on groomed snowy trails. Rentals available in La Tuque at Atelier Roule Vélo.

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Aviation exhibition — La Tuque Airport

Virtual reality History Free

At La Tuque Airport, dive into the history of regional aviation with virtual reality headsets that will take you soaring over the boreal forest, interpretation panels and video capsules featuring the pioneers of aviation in La Tuque.