Saint-Élie-de-Caxton
A village known for the folk tales of storyteller Fred Pellerin. You can take a horse-drawn carriage or sightseeing tour around the “village from the stories.”
Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is the hometown of Quebec storyteller Fred Pellerin, whose tales turn the village’s blacksmith, barber and a “magical tree” into legends. In summer, the town runs story-themed tram tours (in French) that take visitors to the places in the stories, and sculptures and murals decorate the village. Lakes and forests surround the town, and the autumn foliage is beautiful. It is also a short detour from Mauricie National Park. The village suits visitors who speak French or are interested in Quebec folk culture.
Opening hours
All day (guided tours approx. June–October)
Nearby sights
- Shawinigan Falls
- La Cité de l'énergie
- Sainte-Ursule Falls Park
- La Mauricie National Park
- Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site
- Domaine de la Forêt Perdue
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Manoir Boucher-de-Niverville