Activities

5 family activities in Manicouagan

Manic-5

The famous hydroelectric plant that inspired the song written by George Dor and played by Bruno Pelletier in early 2000 is now open to the public. Imagine the round eyes of your children as they discover the impressive and unique view of the Daniel Johnson Dam, the largest multiple arch with buttress dam in the world! During the theoretical part of the visit, children have access to a playroom. Please note that strollers are not allowed during the visit, but baby carriers are.

AML Cruises

With AML Cruises, discover Tadoussac and Baie-Ste-Catherine while navigating the St-Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord. You might even get the chance to observe whales in one of the best whale watching sites in Quebec.

Garden of the glaciers

The Garden of the glaciers is an integrated interpretation, exploration and education site which values scientific content. You can experience the adventure in 3 different areas: an entertainment area in which you will go through 20 000 years of our history to understand the impact of glaciers, a natural area which will allow you to explore and learn through exploration and interactive scenarios and an adrenalin area that allows you to participate in extreme activities such as zip lining, water games, wall climbing and more.

Centre Archeo Topo

The Centre Archeo Topo makes you discover 8 000 years of human presence in the North thanks to a permanent exhibition which presents the ancestors of the region and their fascinating and often little know history. Activities and workshops are also offered.

Club Lac des Sables et Paradis

The Club Lac des Sables et Paradis offers you a day in nature where you can go fishing, hunting or mountain biking and enjoy the sandy beach and water park. You can also bring your own boat to sail on the two large lakes surrounding the area.


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