About
History
The Centre d’interprétation de la diversité biologique du Québec in Bécancour was founded on May 5, 1997. In 2000, to make tourism signage more practical, the administrators decided to shorten the name to the “Centre de la biodiversité du Québec.”
Construction of the first building was made possible through funding from Hydro‑Québec when the Radisson-Nicolet-Des-Cantons high voltage line was installed as part of the “Aménagements paysagers et récréatifs dans les emprises de lignes de transport d’électricité d’Hydro-Québec” project. In addition to this Crown corporation, the Museum also benefits from a partnership with the City of Bécancour and the Ministère des Affaires naturelles et de l’Environnement.
To date, the Museum is a not-for-profit organization managed by a board of directors composed of seven passionate and committed individuals. The Museum develops its exhibits based on the St. Lawrence River and its environment. The contents of the exhibits, activities, and workshops are very important for seeking funding. The Museum is funded by independent revenue from visits to our thematic exhibits, as well as diversified educational programming and occasional development projects. Furthermore, we have numerous partners in addition to our two primary supporters, the City of Bécancour and the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications.
Missions and values
The Musée de la biodiversité du Québec is a scientific museum with a mission to promote and protect the region’s natural heritage. More specifically, it works to protect, conserve, study, and showcase the species of Quebec. Through exhibits, workshops, and activities that immerse visitors in the natural world, the Museum seeks to promote, inform, and educate children and adults about the importance of living in harmony with nature and the animal kingdom.
As a scientific museum of Quebec, the Museum offers many services for children from preschool age to high school age, as well as Cégep and university students. Adapted exhibits and workshops are developed and updated year after year to offer the best possible service for all visitors.
The team
Isabelle Denis
819 222-5665, ext 4
Catherine Morin
819 222-5665, ext 5
Andréanne Michel
819 222-5665, ext 7
Awards and honours
2001
- Regional “Coup de Coeur” prize in 2000, awarded by the Grands prix du tourisme du Québec
- Finalist for the regional prize at the Banquet des Seigneurs awards ceremony
2002
- Winner of the regional grand prize at the 5th edition of J’affiche en français
2003
- Recipient of the regional prize for tourism and cultural company at the Banquet des Seigneurs awards ceremony
- Regional finalist at the Grands prix du tourisme in the 99,999 visitors and less category
2007
- Finalist in the tourism company category at the Banquet des Seigneurs awards ceremony
2009
- Finalist in the tourism company category at the Banquet des Seigneurs awards ceremony
- Winner in the Médiat-Muse award category at GalArt
2010
- Winner of the GalArt cultural development award
2012
- Award for sustainable development awrded by the Société St-Jean-Baptiste
2013
- Finalist for the regional grand prize at the 15th edition of J’affiche en français
2018
- Prize for tourism and cultural company at Gala Inc. 2018
- Heritage and museology prize at GalArt 2018
2020
- Award for excellence from the Société des Musées du Québec, for “Echoes of Origins”
2021
- Heritage and museology prize at the 17th edition of GalArt, for “Echoes of Origins”.
2023
- “Partner of the Year” recognition award, presented by Technosciences Mauricie.
Partners
