1. HBD ROUTE
SHAWINIGAN → CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC → APPALACHIANS → BEAUCE
Leave Hôtel Énergie and head toward Trois‑Rivières, then Victoriaville. Continue through Saint‑Ferdinand and Thetford Mines before reaching East Broughton, Beauceville and Saint‑Victor.
Google Maps can recalculate a route. Review the route, traffic, construction and closures before leaving.
2. STOPS WORTH THE DETOUR
OFFICIAL SITES FOR PLACES ALONG THE ROUTE
Beaudet Reservoir Park
A waterside break in Victoriaville to walk, breathe and split up the drive.
Saint‑Ferdinand Marina
A scenic stop along Lake William.
Quartier Mitchell Lookout
A viewpoint over the mining landscape of Thetford Mines.
Manoir Historique Route 66
Our destination for two nights before and after the Bikers Québec Directors’ Ride.
3. OUR DESTINATION
MANOIR HISTORIQUE ROUTE 66 — SAINT‑VICTOR
179 Rue du Séminaire
We actually stayed here on July 3 and 4, 2026. The manor was tested during this HBD road trip. Confirm current access, services, dog policies and any fees directly before booking.
- HBD certified: two real nights on site.
- Destination of the Bikers Québec Directors’ Ride.
- Confirm dog policy and any fee directly with the establishment.
4. PRACTICAL TIPS
BEFORE YOU TAKE THE ROAD
One route
Attractions are optional stops. They should not create an unnecessary detour in the main route.
Plan breaks
Actual duration grows with photos, meals, visits, traffic and construction.
Travelling with a dog
Confirm access and restrictions directly with every establishment.