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The Mauricie region extends into the heart of the boreal forest, covering 40,000 km2 (15,440 sq. mi.). The backcountry, a vast forested domain punctuated with lakes and rivers, is a veritable outdoor paradise. Long the realm of the lumberjack and the log driver, the Mauricie has also developed a successful hydroelectric industry. With its colourful antecedents and immense natural beauty, the region today offers no shortage of contrasting getaways!
The region’s industrial heritage is remarkably displayed in the Cité de l'énergie (city of energy) theme park, located alongside the Chutes de Shawinigan (Shawinigan falls). This theme park, the only one of its kind in Canada, offers visitors of all ages a thrilling, entertaining and educational experience. Built on an exceptional natural site in close proximity to Shawinigan's majestic falls, the Cité de l'Énergie (city of energy) boasts Québec's second-highest observation tower, four interactive exhibits, two multimedia productions and a new exhibition centre.
At La Mauricie National Park of Canada, whose terrain covers over 530 km2 (205 sq. mi.), visitors can enjoy some of the region’s most spectacular panoramas, along with an appetizing array of outdoor activities that include hiking, canoeing and kayaking. A number of other parks and two major nature reserves—namely, Mastigouche and Saint-Maurice—form the backdrop to some of the Mauricie’s most breathtaking rivers. Come winter, given the ideal snow conditions offered up by the region, you’ll want to add ice fishing, cross-country skiing and skating to your activity menu—and maybe even see what it’s like to drive a dogsled!
Source: Tourisme Québec
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