Discover the Excursion to the Mine, the Economuseum and the Mineralogical Activities Center
Spring & Summer & Fall visit Cristal du Lac at Lac Saint-Jean
Depending on your interests, discover our different activities such as Excursion to the Mine located in the forest, the Activities and Economuseum located directly on the regional road at Lac Saint-Jean
Winter
Cristal du Lac in Saguenay
Cristal du Lac in Saguenay offers various indoor mineralogical activities as well as a shop.
An immersion mineralogical unique!
Choose your activities
The Quartz Crystal Mine Excursion remains the fundamental attraction of Cristal du Lac, the central activity allowing customers to come and collect their own crystals in the mountains. The collection 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. This mineral from the magmatic depths is
recognized as a semi-precious stone in Quebec and adorns jewelry counters.
Located 11 km from the mine, you will also be amazed by a visit to the Économusée, which contains more than a hundred specimens of quartz crystals with unusual hues, sizes and shapes, in addition to learning about the geological history of crystal. Under the roof of a century-old barn that has retained all of its old-world charm, you will experience other activities associated with the world of mineralogy.
In addition to the world's brightly colored minerals displayed in every way, you will be dazzled by the discovery of different proposals such as gold panning, prospecting bags and pearl oysters. A unique tourist site, located on the regional road near Lac-Saint-Jean. You will be delighted by its spaces, greenery and amenities offering a break conducive to family reunions.
A visit to Cristal du Lac is both a discovery and a passage through time.
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