Senneterre

Senneterre combines insights into local history with a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors. A self-guided historical tour takes you through the streets and to landmarks that illustrate the development of the community. There are also trails on Mont Bell, a walk along the rapids nearby, and kayaking that lets you explore Senneterre’s rivers from the town centre. During your stay, you can choose to focus on history, activity, or experiences on the water.

Discover local history at your own pace

The Circuit historique urbain is one way to get to know Senneterre on foot and at your own pace. The route winds through the community’s streets and connects various landmarks with the town’s development. You can make the tour your main focus or complement individual stops with further insights into Senneterre’s history.

The Société d'histoire de Senneterre preserves photographs and documents relating to the community’s history and offers collections and exhibitions. Topics covered in the articles, artefacts, and photographs available to visitors include railways, forestry, and aviation, as well as pioneer families and sports. This breadth offers a variety of ways to explore local history: those interested in the development of transportation and work will find different points of connection from visitors who want to learn more about family history or sports.

Mont Bell also has a historical connection: a large mural there commemorates the years when the Le Radar military base was in use. The tour through the streets and the mural offer different points of focus—one explores Senneterre’s development through its landmarks, while the other recalls the base’s use.

Trails around Mont Bell

In August 2024, a project by the Ville de Senneterre and Senneterre à pied added almost five kilometres of new trails to the network on Mont Bell. This brought the total length of the trail network to 30 kilometres. The trails can be used for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and mountain biking. These activities offer several ways to spend time outdoors; which one suits your stay depends on whether you prefer hiking, winter activities, or a mountain bike or snowmobile ride.

The Sentier pédestre du rapide « Chutes à Grandmaison » is also close to Senneterre, in the municipality of Senneterre-Paroisse. This free, one-kilometre loop runs along the Bell River and the « Chutes à Grandmaison » rapids. Alongside the trails on Mont Bell, it offers a short loop with a clearly identified destination by the water.

Rivers and local encounters

La Bell en kayak lets you explore Senneterre’s rivers directly from the town centre. Canoes, single and double kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are available to rent. Staff provide information about kayaking techniques and various routes suited to different ability levels. The activity is open to all types of visitors. If you want to spend time on the water, you can choose from different types of boats and get advice on suitable routes.

The Marché public de Senneterre offers another glimpse of local life. The market brings together producers, processors, and merchants, as well as artisans, food service providers, non-profit organizations, and artists. This mix gives the market a wide range of participants. If you’d like to discover local people and businesses as well as trails and local history during your trip, the market offers another way to get to know the area.

Getting around and other destinations

The Hôtel de Ville de Senneterre offers public Wi-Fi, available around the clock. There is also a Village-relais information kiosk that is accessible 24/7, as well as a tourist information office. Secure parking for light vehicles is available at the kiosk location, where overnight stays are permitted; there is also a Level 2 charging station available 24/7. These amenities are useful for different arrival and orientation needs, without determining your choice of accommodation.

Other places in this selection include Sacré-Coeur-Saguenay, Saint-Denis-De-Brompton, Saint-Simon-De-Rimouski, New Carlisle, Nouvelle, Val-Des-Monts, Saint-Casimir, and Saint-Léon-De-Standon.

For the broader travel overview: Quebec.