Senneterre: History, Trails and the Bell

You can get to know Senneterre from different perspectives with a historic walking tour, activities on the water and trails in the surrounding area. Explore the town’s development on your own, take a look at exhibits and collections, or plan some outdoor activities. The market and visitor services offer additional ways to shape your stay.

Local history on a walking tour and in collections

The Circuit historique urbain leads to various points of interest that explain Senneterre’s development. You can explore the route through the community’s streets on your own. Along the way, you’ll encounter the town’s history at several stops. If you would like a guided tour, check its availability locally.

The Société d’histoire de Senneterre preserves photographs and documents about the town’s history and offers collections and exhibitions. Items, artifacts and photographs accessible to visitors cover topics such as railways, forestry, aviation, pioneer families and sports. This offers a view of local history that goes beyond any single aspect. As individual exhibitions may change, check what is currently on display before your visit.

Trails on Mont Bell and in the surrounding area

In the area around Senneterre, Mont Bell has several kilometres of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and mountain biking. This range of options includes different activities and seasons; seasonal offerings and rentals may vary. A project by the Ville de Senneterre and Senneterre à pied added almost five kilometres to the trail network in August 2024, bringing its total to 30 kilometres. This figure describes the expansion at that time. If the trail length is important for your planning, check the current trail map.

A large mural on Mont Bell recalls the years when the Le Radar military base was in use. It adds a historical dimension to the trails and activities on Mont Bell, without requiring sports to be the focus of your visit.

There is a single loop with a specified length in the surrounding area, outside the destination itself: the Sentier pédestre du rapide « Chutes à Grandmaison » is located in the municipality of Senneterre-Paroisse. This free, one-kilometre loop runs along the Bell River and the « Chutes à Grandmaison » rapids. You can compare this clearly defined trail with the varied network on Mont Bell without planning the same kind of outing for both.

Explore the rivers by kayak

La Bell en kayak lets you explore Senneterre on the rivers, starting right from the town centre. Rentals include canoes, single and double kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Staff provide information about kayaking techniques and different routes suited to various skill levels; the activity is suitable for all types of visitors. You can choose from different types of watercraft and get advice on selecting a route. The operation is seasonal, and routes and rental equipment may change. Check seasonal availability and the current selection before making plans.

Market and visitor services

The 2026 program for the Marché public de Senneterre includes producers, processors, merchants, artisans, food-service providers, non-profit organizations and artists. The market is not limited to any one group of vendors. Market days and participating vendors may change; check the dates if you plan to visit.

The Hôtel de Ville de Senneterre, or town hall, offers public Wi-Fi around the clock. The Village-relais information kiosk is also accessible at any time, and a tourist information office is located there as well. Check the current status of these visitor services before your trip.

At the site of the Village-relais information kiosk in Senneterre, there is secure parking for light vehicles where overnight stays are permitted, as well as a Level 2 charging station available around the clock. If you plan to use these facilities, check the availability of parking spaces and the charging station in advance.

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