Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
About Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
The Catholic parish of Saint-Mathieu was founded as a service in 1872. Saint-Mathieu is one of the four evangelists. The civil erection of Saint-Mathieu-du-Lac-Bellemare was formalized in 1887. In 1998, the municipality was renamed Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, following the creation of the Mauricie National Park in 1970. The church was built in 1913 on the current site. In 1918, the village school was destroyed by fire. In 1919, a major forest fire surrounded the village, which escaped unscathed. The covered bridge was erected in 1936 over the Shawinigan River. A disaster destroyed the church and half of the village on September 24, 1948; 21 families lost their homes and 4 stores there. Thanks to the development of route 351 and Chemin Saint-François, the resort is experiencing significant devel
Top Attractions in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc:
- ★Église Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
- ★Halte du parc
- ★Journée de l'environnement
- ★Labyrinthe coureur des bois
- ★Marché de Noël
- ★Parc national de la Mauricie
- ★Saint-Mathieu covered bridge
- ★Sentier national
Where to Eat in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Auberge Refuge du Trappeur
- 🍴Auberge Saint-Mathieu-du-Lac
- 🍴Cabane à Sucre La Chanterelle
- 🍴Cabane à sucre St-Mathieu-du-Parc
- 🍴Café Bistro du Village
- 🍴Érablière Martin Quessy
Where to Stay in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
- 🏨Au balcon chez Juliette
- 🏨Auberge Mandala
- 🏨Auberge Refuge du Trappeur
- 🏨Auberge Saint-Mathieu-du-Lac
- 🏨Camp du Lac Vert
- 🏨Camping du lac Bellemare
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Travel Guide Sections
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