Parc de l'Île-Melville is a major Shawinigan attraction, located on a small island along the Saint-Maurice River. The park offers easy walking trails through the woods, canoe rentals on the river and inlet, biking paths, winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and even an aerial zipline course. It's just outside the city, making it a short jaunt back to creekside campsites or a romantic treehouse rental. You can also explore different options for camping near Shawinigan on Hipcamp.