In Senneterre, you can discover local history on a self-guided walking tour or combine your stay with trails on Mont Bell and paddling opportunities on the Bell. The options offer different experiences: a walking tour through the community’s streets, longer trails for a range of activities and a one-kilometre loop nearby. You can also set off by kayak from the town centre.
History in the Streets and in Collections
The Circuit historique urbain takes you to various landmarks that explain Senneterre’s development. You can explore it on your own through the community’s streets. If you’re planning a guided tour, ask locally whether a guide is available.
The Société d'histoire de Senneterre preserves photographs and documents about the area’s history and offers collections and exhibitions. Items, artefacts and photographs open to visitors cover subjects including the railway, forestry, aviation, pioneer families and sports. The exhibitions may change. A large mural on Mont Bell also commemorates the years when the Le Radar military base was in use.
Trails on Mont Bell and Along the Bell
Mont Bell has several kilometres of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and mountain biking. Available activities and rentals may vary by season. In August 2024, a project led by the Ville de Senneterre and Senneterre à pied added almost five kilometres of new trails to the network, bringing its total length to 30 kilometres. For planning your outing today, it’s worth checking the current trail map.
A shorter option nearby is the Sentier pédestre du rapide « Chutes à Grandmaison ». This free, one-kilometre loop runs along the Bell River and the Chutes à Grandmaison rapids. It is not within the town limits of Senneterre, but on the territory of the municipality of Senneterre-Paroisse. Compared with the trail network on Mont Bell, it’s a clearly defined, shorter route.
With La Bell en kayak, you can explore Senneterre by river, setting off right from the town centre. Rentals include canoes, single and tandem kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards; available equipment may vary by season. Staff can advise you on kayaking techniques and routes suited to different skill levels. The service is also seasonal, so it’s a good idea to check what’s currently available before your trip.
Market and Local Information
The 2026 program for the Marché public de Senneterre includes producers, processors, merchants, artisans, food-service providers, non-profit organizations and artists. Individual vendors and dates may vary. The market brings together a range of local offerings; when planning your visit, the main thing is to check which program items match your travel dates.
The Hôtel de Ville de Senneterre offers public Wi-Fi around the clock, a Village-relais information kiosk that is also accessible 24/7, and a tourist information office. As these are visitor services, check that they’re available before your trip.
At the information kiosk location, there is secure parking for light vehicles where overnight stays are allowed, as well as a Level 2 charging station available 24/7. If you plan to use these facilities, check current parking and charging-station availability before travelling there.
Finding the Right Accommodation
When looking for a vacation rental, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: will the historic walking tour or kayaking from the town centre be your priority, or would you rather plan around the trails on Mont Bell and the loop in Senneterre-Paroisse? This lets you tailor your choices to your activities without having to turn the different destinations into a fixed itinerary.
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