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Parc de l'île-Melville
A property encompassing almost 160 hectares of land
The Parc de l’Île Melville encompasses almost 160 hectares of land, the majority of it covered by woods. It is composed of two islands (Melville and Banane), a large forest, and a mountain. This magnificent property is located in the heart of the City of Shawinigan and bordered by the majestic Saint-Maurice River.
Salle de l’auberge de l’île Melville
A 22' x 34' room in a friendly inn, it has a fully equipped kitchen, washrooms, showers, a patio, and much more. Ideal for meetings of 45 people or less (classroom style).
Salle de la maison Boisvert
A 44' x 34' windowed room in an inviting atmosphere. Ideal for meetings of 135 people or less (classroom style).
The tourist and recreational activities of the park perfectly co-exist with the park’s natural habitat and respect its preservation and development. The park offers camping and hotel accommodation as well as a range of outdoor activities such as d’Arbre-en-Arbre (Treego tree-link adventure), watercraft and bicycle rentals, a marina, hiking in the woods, tubing, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, ice skating, and much more.
This property, a virtual outdoor oasis, enables tourists to enjoy nature yet have all the benefits of the city close at hand.