A Royal Family Getaway

A trip to the farm is always a treat for the kids! Depending on the season, you can pick flowers, vegetables, or pumpkins, and the site also features a variety of family-friendly activities, including a mini-farm. The star attraction? A giant corn maze spanning the size of six football fields!

Gilles Villeneuve is an emblematic figure in Quebec’s sports history. Relive his incredible career and introduce younger generations to his story by visiting this museum dedicated to his legacy. On-site, you’ll find race cars, trophies, films, a simulator and a mini-race track to entertain the whole family.

After such a busy day, it's a safe bet that the little ones (and the big ones) will want to relax. The La Porte de la Mauricie hotel is the perfect place to stop for the night. The establishment includes a full-service restaurant for dinner, as well as several quick dining options.

Step back in time with a visit to the Le Magasin général Le Brun general store. With countless displays full of local products (and vintage candy), kids will have no idea where to turn! You'd be wise to set aside a little pocket money for their purchases.

To dive into the world of potatoes, head to the Les Couleurs de la Terre farm. We recommend arriving at lunchtime to enjoy their delicious homemade poutine. The hardest decision? Now you just have to decide where you want to enjoy it: in a hammock or inside their Mongolian-Quebec yurt?

Do your kids love spooky stories? They’ll love the guided tour of the Old Prison in Trois-Rivières. Open to children aged eight and up, this former penitentiary promises spine-chilling tales! Since the old prison shares its location with the Musée POP museum, younger visitors who prefer a tamer experience can explore the museum’s exhibits instead.

On a sunny afternoon, the best way to cool off is with a trip to the Île Saint-Quentin park. This family-friendly park features a beach, swimming pool, wading pool and play areas for kids - everything you need for a perfect summer day!

For families, the Hôtel Gouverneur Trois-Rivières hotel is a smart choice. Its prime downtown location makes it easy to walk to various restaurants and shops in Old Trois-Rivières. The spacious, comfortable rooms can accommodate even large families.

Start the day by stepping back in time with a visit to a 1765 manor. With over three centuries of history, the Domaine Seigneurial Sainte-Anne seignorial estate has many stories to tell. For youngsters, the most entertaining way to hear them is to take part in one of our costumed guided tours. You'll have the chance to meet three characters who lived here: Madeleine de Verchères, Elizabeth Hale and Honoré Mercier.

A mini-farm, games, picnic areas - the Verger Barry orchard has it all! From mid-August, you can pick your own apples or even join a guided tour. Take advantage of the opportunity to stock up on apple products at their farm stand!

Stopping off for a bite to eat: an essential ingredient of any good road trip! At the Casse-Croûte du Roy restaurant, the whole family will be delighted. What makes it stand out? Its focus on regional products and a menu that changes with the seasons. You'll find refined items like poutine with pepper sauce, an elk burger and homemade black garlic mayonnaise.

After a good breakfast (included at the La Demeure du Capitaine B&B), head to the Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge park for a relaxing walk. Enjoy the horticultural facilities and let the kids burn off some energy in the playground. Don't forget to drop by the interpretation center to admire the impressive historical model of the estate.

In Quebec City, Aquarium du Québec is the ultimate family attraction. Home to more than 10,000 marine animals, the aquarium features both local and exotic species, including fish, jellyfish, seahorses, polar bears and even seals. Children are sure to enjoy stroking the stingrays and starfish in the touch pools.

To round off the day, rent a boat at the Cap-Rouge water park. Choose from canoes, kayaks or pedal boats - there’s something for every type of sailor! Prefer to be a passenger? Book a pontoon tour and discover the Cap-Rouge River from a different perspective. After the ride, everyone deserves an ice cream at La Peltrie snack bar, where you can enjoy a close-up view of the Tracel railway bridge.