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Dômes St-Côme: Light-filled domes in the heart of nature
📍 Lanaudière
Perched right on the mountainside, the luxurious geodesic dome accommodations at Dômes St-Côme invite you to a northern getaway in a tranquil, deeply restful environment. Enormous windows let guests admire the sunrise and observe the changing landscapes. Each carefully curated space brings together intentional design and wellbeing in an inviting atmosphere.
Two new units will be added for summer 2026. Open year-round, these domes sleep 2–4 people and come with everything needed for a perfect stay: a king-size bed, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and living area with a wood-burning stove.
Outside, a spacious terrace extends the experience with a private spa, a dining area, a barbecue, and a campfire pit. Dômes St-Côme extend an invitation to slow down and embrace the moment in a magnificent natural setting.
© Jonanthony James & Jenna Marie Mancini
La Cime introduces two new luxury units
📍 Lanaudière
The new Cime 03 and Cime 04 mini-chalets at La Cime spa resort are modeled on Cime 02, an elegant unit seamlessly integrated into its natural environment. Perched on a mountainside in the heart of the Lanaudière forest, the sites provide an intimate and distinctive setting.
The experience revolves around a private thermal circuit that includes a dry sauna, a hot tub, a hammam-style steam sauna, an outdoor shower, and relaxation areas overlooking the forest. The unit is designed to accommodate two people in an atmosphere made for deep rest and relaxation.
The new units are in the process of obtaining LEED Gold certification for their sustainability, carefully selected materials, and construction quality. Onsite massages and gourmet dining further enrich this memorable experience.
© Étienne Boisvert
New Look at Auberge de la Montagne Coupée
📍 Lanaudière
In Saint-Jean-de-Matha, the Auberge de la Montagne Coupée offers comfortable stays in nature. After a full renovation, the inn’s 47 rooms and suites and its common areas are charming guests with their elegance and friendly appeal. The restaurant specializes in refined regional gourmet cuisine that puts local Lanaudière fare at the centre stage of exquisitely crafted menus.
For large groups, two fully equipped chalets can accommodate 20–24 people with a full kitchen, balcony, terrace, jacuzzi, and a private chef upon request. Without leaving the site, guests can also enjoy scenic trails at the mountaintop, a wellness centre, and a swimming pool and sauna for deep relaxation.
© Simon Laroche
New zip line at the Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles Regional Park
📍 Lanaudière
Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles regional park is adding new attractions to its lineup: an observation tower and a 700 m double mega zipline. The solidly anchored tower overlooking the valley will give visitors unobstructed views of the Assomption river valley and the surrounding scenery.
Designed with side-by-side seating for two people at a time, the zipline promises a safe and intense experience, pairing thrilling sensations with a bird’s eye view of the area.
The tower and zipline are part of a plan to enhance the site and develop active and sustainable tourism in harmony with the environment. It further strengthens the park’s appeal as a leading outdoor destination in Lanaudière.
© Jean-Gabriel Pothier
New experiences at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature
📍 Mauricie
As part of its constant quest to give its guests the best possible wellness experiences, Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature is unveiling a brand-new infinity pool, opening in June for guests at the resort’s SPA Santé. Overlooking the Rivière du Loup and its natural waterfalls, this signature feature blends harmoniously into the landscape, for an enhanced spa experience. The heated pool is open year-round to give guests a profound relaxation experience.
Also new this summer is a relaxing Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) experience, inviting guests to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the forest through a guided approach focused on stress reduction and overall well-being.
With these distinctive additions, Le Baluchon is solidifying its position as a leading Québec wellness destination where every stay is a true sensory immersion in the heart of nature.
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Immersive stay and escape games at Domaine Foresia
📍 Mauricie
In the thick of a red pine forest, Domaine Foresia boasts six uniquely designed cabins. Two even feature an escape game experience developed in collaboration with Refuges KRYPT: their décor, objects, and clues are an integral part of the layout, helping to plunge players into the game world.
Each cottage has its own signature feature. The Frida Studio, which sleeps four, is just as the name suggests: a creative space with a selection of canvases and art supplies. The Sinatra Suite, for two, features a music area with a baby grand piano and an acoustic guitar for a warm, woodsy vibe.
Domaine Foresia is located near the village, with easy access to hiking trails, fishing, and a gourmet stop at the Microbrasserie Nouvelle France. Visitors have everything they need for a novel stay combining relaxation, immersion, and discovery in the Mauricie region.
© Jean-Gabriel Pothier
Ten More Years of Cirque du Soleil in Trois-Rivières
📍 Mauricie
After unveiling the 10th show in its Tribute Series, Cirque du Soleil and the Cogeco Amphitheater in Trois-Rivières are extending the magic with a renewed ten-year partnership. This major announcement confirms Trois-Rivières’s status as one of Québec’s top summer circus destinations.
The Tribute Series, created exclusively for the Cogeco Amphitheatre, celebrates icons of Québec popular culture with lavish productions custom-designed for the venue on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. With around twenty performances each summer, the series draws thousands of people to the venue.
This internationally renowned collaboration boosts Trois-Rivières’s appeal as a tourism destination while revitalizing the downtown core with a cultural, festive, and community-building atmosphere.
© Raph Sévigny
Nature and Adventure at Méandre Haute-Mauricie
📍 Mauricie
Méandre Haute-Mauricie invites you to unwind in a natural setting nestled in a valley carved out by the Rivière Croche – meaning “crooked,” and aptly named since its path is anything but straight! Bordered by private beaches and a tranquil lake, the site charms visitors with its meandering waters, pristine forests, and deep sense of serenity.
A variety of accommodations and campsites give visitors a wide range of accommodation choices. For an onsite adventure, river rafting is the top choice, with a dedicated shuttle service and boat and equipment rentals. The surrounding area can also be explored on foot, by bike, or on snowshoes in winter. The site is an ideal destination for discovering the region’s natural landscapes.