Opening of the Économusée at Lac-Saint-Jean: April 17, 2026

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Opening of the Économusée at Lac-Saint-Jean: April 17, 2026

Mine excursion

Crystal Gathering and Prospecting

Guided Tour

Dig, prospect your own crystals

A unique site in Canada

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2026 Rates

Opening June 13 in 2026

Adult: $ 62 + tx

Child (8-14 years): $40 + tax   

*Includes crystal gathering, guided tour and access to the Économusée

Online reservation required for the Excursion.

You can modify or cancel your reservation in the 7 days prior the date of your activity

Family adventure activity at Lac Saint-Jean
Mine excursion

Tips

Duration of the activity:  2:30

  • Intermediate Hiking
  • Open-pit mine
  • Intermediate level
  • June to October
  • 8 years and older

Excursion Itinerary

  1. Start time directly at the Mine Excursion Site reception desk
  2. Forest walk: Guided tour to the heart of the site with commentary on the geology and types of crystals
  3. Introduction to Quartz Crystal: demonstration of know-how and observation of crystals
  4. Prospection at the mine. Basic equipment provided for your prospecting (helmet, goggles for your collection).
  5. Back At the reception desk: your ticket gives you free access to the Économusée

Booking required

For children under 8 years old, other family activities are offered to you Cristal du Lac at Lac Saint-Jean & Mineralogical Activities Center

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A unique experience

Discover your crystals in the great outdoors in a preserved and protected location in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
A guide will accompany you to get to the Excursion location and throughout the activity.
Come and discover our traditional know-how at an exceptional geological site, located in the heart of the forest at Lac Saint-Jean. An unmissable activity.
When picking each person can bring a maximum of 100 grams of crystals (included in the price). You will also have the opportunity to purchase arrays of larger dimensions directly to the mine
All crystals are extracted by hand in respect for the environment and in an ethical manner.

Where to go?

Directly at the Crystal Mine Excursion site

Don't forget to book before you travel!

Modify or cancel your reservation within 7 days prior to the date of your mine activity

*Children under 8 years old are not accepted on the Mine Excursion site. For family activities, go to the Mineralogical Activity Center directly at Lac Saint-Jean


Directions

What makes the site unique

A rare geological outcrop accessible only with a guide, preserved in its natural state in the heart of a forest on a private site

Limited places

Crystal Lake Mine crystals
Quartz crystals Picking
Reception station Nature
Crystal Prospecting

On site, you will prospect for your own quartz crystals

Complete your immersion

Discover the Mineralogy Activity Centre

ORmulching
Fluorescent stones museum
Pearl Extraction
Economuseum
Stores
Artisan on site