Mauricie
Mauricie — the hidden gem next door
Mauricie is in the heart of Québec; 80% of the province’s population is less than a 90-minute drive away! Spanning nearly 40,000 km², it’s big and well-balanced — with over 17,500 lakes, parks, vast forests, countryside, and vibrant towns.
- Area: 35 448 km2
- Main cities: Trois-Rivières (134 971 people), Shawinigan (49 042 people), La Tuque (10 960 people), Louiseville (7 152 people), Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel (5 726 people)
More informations: Tourisme Mauricie
Cégeps in the region
Economy
- The service sector accounts for more than three-quarters of jobs in the region
- Pulp and paper, wood and furniture industries, chemical and metallurgical industries
- Agriculture, fisheries and food: dairy, pork, and vegetable farming
For more informations about the economy of the region: Services Québec
Key Features
- 266 907 residents
- Kayaking
- Parks
- Hiking
Dog sledding
"I quickly felt part of the community here — whether it was with my football teammates or with students in my program. Shawinigan is a very quiet town. One great thing is that it's only 1.5 hours from both Québec City and Montréal, which is super convenient when you feel like getting away for a day."