Excursions at the mine & Economuseum & Mineralogical Activities Center

Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean

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A visit to Cristal du Lac is both a discovery and a passage through time. Under the roof of a century-old barn that has retained all its old-world charm, you will intensely experience activities associated with the world of mineralogy. In addition to the world's minerals with bright colors displayed in all respects, you will be dazzled by the discovery of different activities such as ORpaillage, Prospecting bags and pearl oysters.

You will also be amazed by a visit to the Économusée which contains more than a hundred specimens of quartz crystals with unusual hues, dimensions and shapes in addition to learning about the geological history of crystal. This mineral from magmatic depths is recognized as a semi-precious stone in Quebec and adorns jewelry counters. 

The picking of a simple quartz crystal rock has become, with the commitment of a family, the spearhead of an adventure that has continued to grow for a decade.

An unparalleled tourist site, located on the regional road near Lac-Saint-Jean. You will be delighted by its spaces, its greenery and its amenities offering a downtime conducive to family reunions.