Plessisville: Nature, Cycling Routes and Culture

Plessisville combines outdoor experiences with cycling routes, culture and local festivals. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can choose between hiking and snowshoeing in the Forêt ancienne sector of Parc régional des Grandes-Coulées. The municipality also has a paved cycling route, as well as a golf course and courts for various ball sports.

Hiking and snowshoeing in the Forêt ancienne sector

The Forêt ancienne sector of Parc régional des Grandes-Coulées offers hiking and, in winter, snowshoeing. There are 12 kilometres of hiking trails near the Rivière Noire. The length of the trail network provides a concrete framework for planning your day; whether you’d rather walk or go snowshoeing in winter depends on the season and your preferred activity. If you’re mainly looking for these outdoor experiences, you can give them particular consideration when choosing where to stay in Plessisville.

Cycling on routes in and beyond Plessisville

Cyclists have several different route options to choose from: Parc de la Rivière-Bourbon has both a walking path and a cycling path. There is also a paved cycling route of about 10 kilometres within the municipality of Plessisville. The cycling network connects to the 77-kilometre Parc linéaire des Bois-Francs, which has 33 rest areas for cyclists. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between cycling on a route within the municipality and connecting to the longer Parc linéaire.

There are also ways to enjoy an active day beyond cycling: Club de golf de Plessisville has an 18-hole golf course in a natural, peaceful setting in Centre-du-Québec. Plessisville’s sports park has courts for dek hockey, soccer, baseball and volleyball. You can choose which activities suit your vacation based on the interests of your travel group, without letting any one sport define your stay.

Culture and discoveries in town

Église Saint-Calixte is a neoclassical church in Plessisville whose original features have largely been preserved. Anyone interested in architecture will find a tangible glimpse into the town’s building history here. At Galerie d'art Reno-Salvail in Carrefour Jean-Louis-Vallée, regional artists and artisans display their work. The varied cultural offerings complement the nature and sports themes with an artistic perspective on Plessisville.

Summer festivals, maple traditions and swimming

Festival l'Odyssée is a lively summer event in Plessisville that brings together microbreweries, food and shows. For families who want to include local events and entertainment in their trip, this mix offers several different points of interest. At the 69th edition of Festival de l'Érable, traditional Tire-sur-la-neige is offered on Family Day, Sunday: maple syrup poured onto snow. This edition also features an agri-food market with local exhibitors and artisans.

Another distinctive spot is Biergarten de l'île, which opened in 2019 on Île Louis-Philippe Hébert. It offers on-site cooking and the chance to enjoy beers from microbreweries. Plessisville’s heated municipal outdoor pool complex opened in 2021. It features swimming lanes and slides, as well as a beach-style, accessible entry. This offers a different vacation theme from hiking or cycling and may be a consideration when choosing your travel dates and activities.

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