Mine excursions: Go on a geological hike, where you’ll dig and search for your own quartz crystals. The Centre d’Activités Minéralogiques features pearl extraction, express prospecting, gold panning, an economuseum and a shop selling crystal mining products.
Excursion - cueillette de cristaux © M.Belley
Activité © MCB
Extraction perle © MCB
Prospection-Express © MCB
Économusée Prospecteur Cristallier © MCB
Boutique © MCB
ouverture d'Huitres avec perle © MCB
Pierre régionale © MCB
Pierres Fluorescentes © MCB
Excursion à la mine © MCB
Économusée © MCB
Activités en famille © MCB
Chercheur d'OR © MCB
Cristal du Lac – Économusée du prospecteur cristallier
Centre d'activités & Site Principal · 1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix
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Centre d'activités & Site Principal
1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec G8G 1A8
Canada
1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec G8G 1A8
Canada
48.43168350, -71.86325000
Getting there
Cristal du Lac – Économusée du prospecteur cristallier is located in Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean), about 185 km from Quebec City as the crow flies.
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
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On site
Sports and leisure
- Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
- Interpretation panels
Restaurant and food services
- Picnic area
- Café, tea room
Admitted customers
- Teens
- Adults
- Childrens
- Groups
Accessibility (Keroul)
- Partial access
- Adapted activities / equipment (according to the operator)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cristal du Lac – Économusée du prospecteur cristallier located?
Cristal du Lac – Économusée du prospecteur cristallier is located at 1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It is about 185 km from Quebec City as the crow flies.
Is there parking?
Yes: free on-site parking and parking for buses and coaches.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Partially: according to the Kéroul assessment, part of the facilities is wheelchair accessible. According to the operator, adapted activities or equipment are also available.
Can I eat on site?
Yes: café, tea room and picnic area.
Is it a good outing with children?
Yes, children are welcome.
Are groups welcome?
Yes, groups are welcome. Contact the establishment to plan your visit.
How can I contact the establishment?
You can reach the establishment by phone at 418 213-0702 or on its website: cristaldulac.com.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026