Discover Bécancour and find hotels

For a trip to Bécancour, culture, nature and cycling offer different ways to explore the area. Attractions range from a historic grain mill to a biodiversity museum and a sculpture garden, as well as birdwatching and marked cycling loops. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can first consider which of these themes matter most for your trip. This way, you can get to know Bécancour from several perspectives: through technology and local history, works of art or wildlife.

Culture, art and local history

Moulin Michel is a grain mill built in 1774 in the city of Bécancour and powered by water. Its year of construction and power source give the mill a clearly defined cultural and historical profile, centred on a specific technical structure. For travellers interested in mills or historic technology, Moulin Michel is a destination in its own right.

At Quai de Sainte-Angèle, an observation tower tells the story of Bécancour’s six city sectors through six panels. The panels organize the information by sector and complement the technical focus of Moulin Michel with another topic: the history of the city’s neighbourhoods.

Jardin de sculptures features about ten sculptures created over the years by artists from the region and students at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. The approximate number is a guide, as the number and presentation of the works may change. The artists and students mentioned connect the garden with regional art and student work. It thus complements the mill and local history with visual art.

The Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec offers two different guided tours. The museum also has forest trails and an interactive tour at night. This night tour may be available seasonally; check the current program before your visit. You should also check the current schedule for guided tours in advance. The museum’s offerings are intended for visitors of all ages, from children to adults.

Birdwatching and seasonal events

At Parc écologique Godefroy, visitors can observe birds, including ducks, herons, swallows, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. Birds can also often be seen at Quai de Sainte-Angèle. The groups mentioned there include shorebirds, gulls, ducks, herons and coots. The two observation sites therefore differ in the species listed. If you’re interested in particular bird groups, you can use the respective lists as a guide when choosing where to go.

Many events take place every summer at Quai de Sainte-Angèle. The program is seasonal; if you’d like to include an event in your travel plans, check the dates for your travel period. This takes account of the seasonal nature of the offerings without assuming that any specific events or dates will be available.

Cycling on marked loops

Bécancour’s cycling network comprises seven marked loops covering the entire city. The loops offer a way to explore different parts of the city by bicycle. As conditions on individual routes may change, check the latest route information before setting out. Along with the mill, museum, sculpture garden and birdwatching spots, these routes offer a range of themes to help you decide how to plan your trip: you can focus on culture, nature observation or cycling, then plan your stay in Bécancour accordingly.

For the overall travel overview: Bécancour.