Mine excursion: unearth your own quartz crystals on a geological hike. Mineralogical activity centre: sift fossils and stones just like they did during the Klondike Gold Rush. Extract a pearl and make a piece of jewelry with it! Mineral and crystal shop.
Cristal du Lac – The Crystal Prospector Économusée
Contact details
Operating location – Centre d'activités & Site Principal
1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada, G8G 1A8
1840 Québec 169, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada, G8G 1A8
48.43168350, -71.86325030
Operating location – Interpretation center and boutique
795 Route des Laurentides, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada, G8G 1N2
795 Route des Laurentides, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada, G8G 1N2
48.33644650, -71.86427000
Excursion - cueillette de cristaux © M.Belley
Extraction perle
Activité © MCB
Prospection-Express © MCB
Économusée Prospecteur Cristallier © MCB
Boutique © MCB
Pierres Fluorescentes © MCB
Excursion à la mine © MCB
Économusée © MCB
Activités en famille © MCB
ouverture d'Huitres avec perle © MCB
Chercheur d'OR © MCB
Pierre régionale © MCB
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Workshop
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Interpretation panels
Comfort and amenities
Restrooms
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Lunch box
Café, tea room
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Entertainment available
Intervention through nature and adventure
Possible opening off-season
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Transportation services
Signposted access (blue signs)
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Last updated: June 23, 2026
