La Mauricie National Park

La Mauricie National Park extends across 536 square kilometers of the Canadian Shield region, containing 150 lakes and numerous ponds amid Laurentian mountains.

Archaeological findings within the park reveal human presence dating back to the Archaic period between 7000 and 3000 BC, with 34 sites indicating early settlements.

The park territory holds connections to Atikamekw communities, preserving archaeological sites and traditional knowledge of the Mauricie region landscape.

Two entrances at Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc provide access to the park's facilities, including camping grounds and equipment rental services.

The park's ecosystem supports wood turtles, a rare species in Canada, along with moose, black bears, beavers, and otters in their natural habitat.

Location: Shawinigan

Location: Mékinac

Location: Maskinongé

Inception: May 12, 1977

Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/qc/mauricie

GPS coordinates: 46.80000,-72.96670

Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:03