Shawinigan

Shawinigan is a city in Mauricie that spreads along the Saint-Maurice River. The territory contains numerous hydroelectric plants and industrial sites that define much of the landscape.

The city began to take shape in 1901 when the Shawinigan Water & Power Company started generating electricity. This transformed an agricultural area into a major industrial and energy center.

The town has public spaces designed by the Olmsted Brothers that blend the riverfront with green areas throughout the city. These places show how industry and nature coexist in daily life here.

The city is well-positioned for visitors wanting to explore the river landscape while observing industrial sites. The administrative center on Avenue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville can provide local information and guidance.

The Cité de l'Énergie theme park displays the industrial story through exhibits about power generation and technological development. The park offers insight into how electricity shaped the region.

Location: Mauricie

Inception: 1854

Shares border with: Grandes-Piles, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Saint-Boniface, Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Lac-Normand, Trois-Rives, Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac, Hérouxville, Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Maskinongé, Les Chenaux Regional County Municipality, Mékinac

Website: http://shawinigan.ca

GPS coordinates: 46.56670,-72.75000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:10