Is rain spoiling your Rimouski vacation? No need to stay indoors watching the raindrops slide down the window.
In Rimouski, a gray day can quickly turn into a family adventure. You can go climbing, solve puzzles, go bowling, discover the secrets of the St. Lawrence River, and even take the opportunity to unearth some local treasures.
Here’s a fun-filled day to help everyone, young and old, forget about the weather.
Start the day climbing at Riki Bloc
First thing in the morning, head to Riki Bloc to get your muscles pumping and challenge the whole family.
This converted church houses the largest climbing center in Eastern Quebec. Everyone can progress at their own pace on walls of varying heights, whether bouldering or rope climbing (up to 12 meters!). The climbing routes are adapted to various skill levels, with occasional courses offered ranging from beginner to advanced, and the necessary equipment can be rented on site.
Children search for the next hold with focused concentration. Parents encourage them from the ground before joining in themselves. Each new climb becomes a small victory, and soon everyone is participating.
Encouraging each other to the top
Climbing is an ideal activity for developing confidence, agility, and perseverance. But above all, it creates wonderful moments of connection. We give each other advice, encourage each other, and celebrate every step forward, no matter the height reached.
Discover a treasure at Fripée
After expending some energy, slow down with a visit to Fripée, a thrift store with a unique social mission, located in downtown Rimouski.
Every purchase and every donation directly contributes to changing lives—those of abandoned, injured, or distressed animals who find refuge at the Rimouski Animal Services Centre (CSAR).
Browsing a thrift store can become a real game for the whole family. Challenge each other to find the most colorful item, put together a fun outfit, or spot a favorite find to take home.
A break that makes room for discovery
This stop allows for a break between two more dynamic activities while gently introducing children to the concept of reuse. The trip’s memory then takes the form of an unexpected find rather than an object chosen in haste.
Dive into the secrets of the St. Lawrence at the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute
In the afternoon, head to the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute to discover what lies beneath the surface of the river.
Throughout the tour, families are transported to the heart of marine protected areas, climate issues, and the effects of human activities on aquatic environments. The tank room and the ship workshop offer opportunities to learn more about the marine St. Lawrence River and the species that inhabit it. Guided tours are free, but reservations are required.
An outing that sparks curiosity
Here, questions arise naturally. What species live in the St. Lawrence? How do scientists study them? Why is it necessary to protect marine environments?
You’ll leave with a new perspective on the river that accompanies almost every day spent in Rimouski.
Team up at La Société Escape Games
After exploring the marine world, it’s time for a completely different mission.
At La Société Escape Games, each family member brings their own way of thinking. Children sometimes notice a detail that the adults had overlooked. Parents make connections between the clues. Little by little, the group moves toward the solution. (Offered only in French)
Rimouski Tourism lists La Société among its indoor entertainment experiences, alongside other activities available when the weather is less than ideal.
Turn the family into a team
An escape game is much more than a series of puzzles. It’s an opportunity to communicate, laugh at red herrings, and discover the unsuspected strengths of each family member.
Remember to check the recommended age for your chosen scenario and reserve your time slot before your visit.
End the day at Vézina Bowling Alley
To end the day in a lighthearted atmosphere, head to Vézina Bowling Alley.
The center features ten 10-pin bowling lanes, four mini-lanes, two pool tables, and over 39 arcade games. It offers several options to extend your outing, even after bowling is over.
The children celebrate every pin knocked down. The parents rediscover their competitive spirit. The encouragement becomes increasingly enthusiastic, and the score sometimes ends up being less important.
than the bursts of laughter.
Ending on a high note
A game of bowling is simple, friendly, and accessible to several generations. It’s exactly what you need to end a vacation day where the rain ultimately didn’t spoil anything.
Rain, an opportunity to discover Rimouski differently
In Rimouski, a rainy day isn’t a wasted day.
It becomes an opportunity to get active at Riki Bloc, hunt for a treasure at Fripée, explore marine science at the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute, solve a mystery at La Société, and end the day with the family at Salon de Quilles Vézina.
Did the weather change your plans? All the better. It may have just led you to discover some of your favorite activities of your stay.