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We are open during Spring Break!
Arrive as early as possible starting at 9:00,to enjoy our 7.5 km of ice trails.Due to the warmer temperatures forecasted,ice conditions may be less optimal in the afternoon.Other activities available: Snowshoeing - Walking Trails - Animal Park
About
Domaine Enchanteur – A Story of Family, Bees, and Innovation
From Wonder to Enchantment!
Once upon a time, the story of Domaine Enchanteur began. In 1973, Mr. Jean Pierre-Binette acquired a fallow piece of land in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, a municipality located between Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan.With the help of his wife, Madeleine Courchesne, he decided to plant pine trees to develop a forestry operation. Unfortunately, the land was not suitable for this type of venture, and the project was abandoned. Over time, the small grove grew into a thriving forest. Surrounded by fields, locals began calling it “La Forêt Perdue” (The Lost Forest) — a name that has stuck ever since.
Meanwhile, Jean-Pierre met a beekeeper who literally “stung” him with passion for the craft. Entrepreneurial at heart, Jean-Pierre began selling his honey production. Visitors who came for the honey were enchanted by the forest canopy and the opportunity to walk among the trees.
In addition to his agricultural talents, Mr. Binette managed a retirement home with his wife, Madeleine Courchesne. Never short of ideas, and inspired by honey buyers’ requests, Jean-Pierre created wooded trails for the residents. Needless to say, the couple’s children played in a truly majestic backyard.
Then, in 1995…
The ice on a lake gave way under the weight of a young, unfortunate skater. Madeleine immediately decided: lakes are no longer safe for skating!It was then that Jean-Pierre had an epiphany. No more skating on lakes? Fine — we’ll do it safely on frozen trails instead! With time and perseverance, the ice trails slowly but surely came to life within Domaine de la Forêt Perdue.
Word of mouth spread like wildfire, creating an unexpected enthusiasm for Mr. Binette. As a beekeeper, he realized this would help his honey gain even more popularity.
However, authorization from the Commission de la protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) was required, since the land’s primary purpose is agriculture, not recreation. In 1997, the company obtained this authorization.
Since then, this fabulous adventure — started by a father trying to balance the interests of his wife and children — has continued to grow year after year, much to the delight of visitors of all ages.
20 minutes
from Trois-Rivières
and Shawinigan
15 km
of trails,
year-round
+ 1 000
5-star reviews on Google
and TripAdvisor
+ 150
countries of origin
of our visitors
Domaine Enchanteur Today
With the development of two major activities — beekeeping and agritourism — a second company was created to distinguish them. Since 2010, the agritourism branch has been known as Domaine Enchanteur, a name that is much easier for a growing international audience to pronounce, while still preserving the essence of the original concept. Domaine de la Forêt Perdue continues its beekeeping activities, while Domaine Enchanteur diversifies its offerings with mealworm farming, demonstrating constant adaptation to the evolving realities of society.New activities have been introduced at Domaine Enchanteur, including the suspended maze, which marked a major turning point for the company and expanded its summer offerings.
In summer 2024, Domaine Enchanteur also acquired fat bikes, following the opening of new trails specifically designed for them that fall.
These major activities are complemented by a variety of high-quality experiences and attractions, such as the Magic Stones Island rally, the obstacle course, the mini train rides, snowshoe trails, exhibitions on the world of bees and mealworms, and the most recent addition, the Enchanteur Day Camp, which opened in June 2024.
