A Soucy road trip: discover Quebec in a whole new light!

We asked our employees to share their favourite go-to spots near their place of work. We then tabulated their answers to create the perfect itinerary for exploring Quebec’s hidden gems! By checking out the suggestions below, you’ll not only discover unique locations, you’ll also be able to get a glimpse at our facilities.

Read on to discover stops in Drummondville, Sainte-Claire, Sherbrooke, and Saint-Jérôme. No matter your destination, we guarantee there’s plenty to see!

One city, several units!

Our flagship building that houses Soucy Track Systems and Soucy Powersports (5450 St-Roch S.) is impossible to miss in Drummondville. It’s even visible from the A-20!

Right next door is Soucy Plastiques (5755 Pl. Kubota) and Soucy Rubber Tracks (5195 Richard St.). And while you’re in the neighbourhood, take a look at Kimpex building (6400 Saint-Roch S.) – it covers an impressive 240,000 square feet! Soucy Rivalair (650 Rocheleau St.), our precision machining workshop, is also just around the corner. Finally, Soucy Belgen Drummondville (4475 Saint-Joseph Blvd.) – another symbol of our industrial presence in the area – is one of our two foundries. It’s located about 15 minutes away from Kimpex. 

Our employees' recommendations in Drummondville

If you’re looking for a place to eat or something to do in Drummondville, our employees have plenty of recommendations.

To grab a bite to eat:

• Rose Drummond (Rose Café): Located only 3 minutes from Soucy International, it’s the perfect spot to grab a bite amid a wonderful scenery. They’ve got coffee and plants for sale!
• Roy Jucep: About 10 minutes from Soucy, this eatery’s claim to fame is the invention of poutine. Anyone who loves Quebec’s national dish must stop here.
• L’Avant Match Casse-Croûte: Only a few blocks from Soucy Belgen, this is where many employees go to enjoy a tasty meal and a well-deserved break.

To get some fresh air:

• Parc des Voltigeurs: A mere 6 minutes from Soucy International, this lovely park is the perfect location for a picnic with loved ones. It’s also a great place to recharge your batteries and provides access to Promenade Rivia.

Our unit Soucy Belgen Sainte-Claire

Heading to the Beauce region? Plan a stop at Soucy Belgen Sainte-Claire (170 Gagnon Blvd.) to see the new warehouse built a year after the major fire that occurred in March 2022 at our foundry.

Our employees' recommendations in Sainte-Claire

To grab a bite to eat: 

• Bouchée Double is a butcher shop that serves excellent poutine. Take it from our employees—it’s definitely worth the trip!

To get some fresh air:

• Parc Prévoloisirs : Just outside the Soucy Belgen Sainte-Claire parking lot (right behind the arena), this lovely wooded trail offers about a 3-kilometer hike. Since it’s so close by, our employees love to go for a walk in the fresh air along the stream.
• Cycloroute Bellechasse : Less than a 10-minute drive towards Saint-Anselme, you can enjoy this paved bike path network that is almost 74 km long. The route starts at Rouillard Park.
• Miller Zoo : Just a 15-minute drive towards Frampton, discover this famous wildlife sanctuary, home to many wild animals in a vast natural setting.

Our unit Soucy Techno

Our unit specialized in mixing rubber, Soucy Techno (2550 Chemin. Saint-Roch S.), is located in the Rock Forest neighbourhood. It’s a picturesque area bordered by woods that stands out thanks to the unique architecture of our building!

Our employees' recommendations in Sherbrooke

Along the way, make sure to check out the following:

To grab a bite to eat:

• Restaurant Da Leonardo: Only 6 minutes from Soucy Techno, this Italian-style restaurant serves up delicious dishes!
• Restaurant Wakai: Their menu is brimming with Asian flavours!

To get some fresh air:

• La base de plein air André-Nadeau: Go on a hike, enjoy a picnic, or simply take a break surrounded by nature at this lovely park.

Our unit Soucy Baron

Soucy Baron (851 Baron St.) in Saint-Jérôme produces custom-engineered rubber solutions. If you’re looking to make new memories, visit this historic city in the heart of the Laurentians!

Our employees' recommendations in Saint-Jérôme

To grab a bite to eat:

• Crêperie la belle Pénélope: A decadent breakfast awaits at about 3 minutes from Soucy Baron.
• Restaurant Bœuf Cochon: For a memorable happy hour or an exceptional steak dinner.

To get some fresh air:

• Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord: Go on a scenic hike, gaze at lovely waterfalls, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature with family.

From legendary poutines to regional parks and our proudly Quebec-based manufacturing facilities, this road trip is anything but ordinary. Whether you’re curious to see our units up close or simply looking for great spots tested and approved by our employees, the route is all mapped out. So all you have to do is enjoy every stop!

Have a great trip!