Victoriaville

Victoriaville is considered as a cultural and sports city because of its numerous events such as the Festival international de musique actuelle, the Festival Rétro, the Week-end en blues, the Festival Rythmes du Monde, the Grand Défi and the Salon des Arts des Bois-Francs. Among the local attractions to visit, the Leather Economuseum will make you discover the know-how and techniques of a leather craftsman. You can also buy various fine leather goods. At the Pavillon Mont Arthabaska, you will have an outstanding view on the region and find picnic areas, walking paths, mountain biking trails, and in winter, cross-country skiing trails.

The Musée Laurier, a magnificent residence that belonged to the former prime minister of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, is also worth visiting. On the ground floor, you can visit the Laurier couple’s rooms and on the first floor, the permanent exhibition as well as the political and historic exhibitions. For those who like religious buildings, the Saint-Christophe church is on the historical register and houses 76 paintings by Joseph-Thomas Rousseau and trompe-l’oeil decorations by Suzor-Côté. At last, the lac du Réservoir Beaudet is the perfect place for bird watching. More than 200 species have been recorded here. It is also possible to go windsurfing, cycling along the lake or rent canoes and pedal boats for a little ride.