The "Centre de la Biodiversité" is a non-profit and a non-funded organization. Our mission is to educate youths and adults and bring awareness to the existence, the conservation of Quebec’s biological species, and the sustainable development of the planet. A sensory center which offers entertaining and direct contact with nature and its living species.


Interpretation Center

In 2008, the Interpretation Center will undergo a complete transformation. The construction will begin in the Spring and will continue through Fall. The new center will offer comfortable installations, new exhibits with a new four-season educational program, and new interpretation stations throughout the forest.

New in 2008 - From June 24 through October 31
The Center is proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the « Conférence régionale des élus du Centre-du-Québec » to present the exhibit « Comment rapatrier la faune dans votre forêt ». (How to repatriate the wildlife in your forest)

The « Centre de la biodiversité du Québec », an educational tourist center, is offering guided tours of its magnificent forest. By strolling through our four kilometres of walking trails, discover the wooded areas likely to attract wildlife in your forest. Aboard the "Biotrain" or by foot, the forest reveals its natural resources. Guided tours in the wooded trails are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm (duration: 90 min). Limited conveniences. Don’t forget to visit the marsh! Meet the Mini-Farm’s new arrivals! From mid-September through October 31, the apple orchard will be open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Groups are welcome (with reservations).

Nature Paths (News)

• Walking paths: interpretation panels, four kilometers of wooded trails with eight ecosystems.
• The "Biotrain": Board our secure ecological carrier, in which a qualified and dynamic guide will reveal to you the wonders of our splendid forest.
• The Mini-Farm: Small farm animals.
• The Orchard (in Fall): From September to October. Splendid orchard.

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General information
Administration Office
closed during the holidays

• Open everyday: May through October from 9am to 5pm.
• Open Monday through Friday: November to April from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Nature Paths
English guided tours possible on reservation

• Everyday guided tours: June 24 through October 31, 11am, 1pm and 3pm (Duration: 60-90 minutes)
• U-Pick (Apple Orchard) : Mid-September through October 31, from 10am to 5pm.

Price List
(Tax included)







Self-guided tours



"Biotrain"



Special prices for groups on reservation.

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How to get there

Bécancour is located on the south side of Trois-Rivières between Quebec and Montreal

Follow the directions for Tourism Quebec (blue signs) « Centre de la biodiversité du Québec »

From highway 40: Take the Laviolette bridge direction SOUTH

• Take first right exit to Ste-Angèle. At the first stop, turn right
• At the next stop, turn right on route 132 EAST
• Continue 7 km
• In the village turn right on « Avenue des Jasmins ».

From highway 55: Heading North, take exit Bécancour route 30 EAST

• Turn left on « Avenue des Jasmins »
• Follow the blue signs for Tourism Quebec

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Contact Us

Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec
1800, avenue des Jasmins
Ville de Bécancour (secteur Sainte-Angèle)
Québec G9H 2S2

Phone: 819 222-5665
Toll free: 1-866-522-5665
Fax: 819 222-5667

E-mail: centre@biodiversite.net