7-Day Golf Road Trip: Mauricie & Centre-du-Québec

This seven-day circuit covers the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions, anchoring golfers in Trois-Rivières for the middle stretch before pushing into the Laurentian foothills and Centre-du-Québec farmland. The route strings together six courses ranging from a Walter Travis–designed classic to a links-style layout on the south shore. Driving distances between stops are modest, making this a relaxed road trip rather than a sprint.

Day 1

Arrive in Plessisville and settle into Motel Le Phare before an afternoon warm-up round at Club de Golf de Plessisville et Golf des Bois-Francs. This 18-hole parkland layout is a low-pressure opener — ideal for shaking off travel rust. Book a mid-afternoon tee time to leave room for the drive and check-in. After the round, head to Jackalhop Microbrasserie in Plessisville for a local beer and a casual dinner. Keep the evening short; the road trip is just getting started and the routing intensifies over the next several days.

Day 2

Play a morning round at Club de Golf de Plessisville et Golf des Bois-Francs again if the previous afternoon left unfinished business, or use the morning to drive north toward Bécancour and check into Auberge Godefroy Hôtel Spa & Golf. The Auberge sits on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, directly across from Trois-Rivières, making it a well-positioned base. The spa facilities are available for recovery after travel days. Plan a relaxed evening at the property to prepare for a full day of golf ahead.

Day 3

Cross to Trois-Rivières and tee off mid-morning at Club de Golf Le Marthelinois, a Phil Watson–designed semi-private 18-hole par 72. Book in advance as semi-private access can be limited on weekends. After the round, move accommodations to Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois-Rivières Conference Centre, centrally located downtown. For dinner, Poivre Noir is a well-regarded option in Trois-Rivières for a more polished meal after a full day on the course. The downtown location means easy walking access to the riverfront after eating.

Day 4

An early tee time at Golf Louiseville in Louiseville — a Howard Watson–designed 18-hole par 71 with links character — rewards golfers willing to make the short drive west from Trois-Rivières. The open layout plays differently depending on wind conditions, so check the forecast and plan club selection accordingly. Return to Trois-Rivières for the night, staying again at Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois-Rivières Conference Centre. Dinner at Le Buck : Pub Gastronomique offers a solid post-round option with gastropub fare in the city.

Day 5

Drive north into the Laurentians for a morning round at Golf Des Pins in Saint-Alban, a Graham Cooke–designed 18-hole par 70. The course sits in hillier terrain north of Trois-Rivières and offers a change of scenery from the flatter south-shore layouts. Plan for a slightly longer drive and an early tee time to make the most of the day. Overnight in Shawinigan at Hôtel Marineau Shawinigan, a practical base for the next day's round nearby. Dinner at Restaurant Le St-Antoine in Grand-Mère is worth the short drive from Shawinigan.

Day 6

Morning tee time at Golf Grand-Mère in Grand-Mère, one of the most historically significant courses on the trail — designed by Walter Travis, Albert Murray, and C.H. Alison, this 18-hole par 70 parkland layout demands attention and deserves a full round without rushing. After golf, drive to Lac-aux-Sables for an afternoon 9 at Golf St-Rémi if energy allows, or save it for the morning. Overnight at Les Suites de Laviolette, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Trois-Rivières. Le Pot Papilles et Cocktails in Trois-Rivières is a good dinner pick for the evening.

Day 7

Rise early for a final round at Golf St-Rémi in Lac-aux-Sables — an 18-hole par 72 parkland course that closes out the trip in quieter surroundings north of the St. Lawrence corridor. After the round, pack up and begin the drive home. Those departing through Trois-Rivières can grab a last meal at Restaurant Le Rouge Vin before hitting the highway. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest serves as a practical overnight option for anyone needing a final night before an early morning departure.