Saint-Georges, Administrative sector in Shawinigan, Canada

Saint-Georges is an administrative sector in Shawinigan composed of residential neighborhoods containing single-family homes and multi-unit buildings distributed across interconnected streets. The area features a cohesive street network with clear pathways that facilitate movement through the community.

The village was created in 1915 under the name Turcotte, and was renamed Saint-Georges in 1919, honouring Georges de Lydda. It remained an independent municipality with its own mayor and council from 1916 to 2001, and was merged into Shawinigan on January 1, 2002. At its dissolution it had 3,854 inhabitants.

The sector is named after Saint George (Georges de Lydda), the patron saint honoured by the local church. Residents are called Georgeois, a demonym chosen by the municipal council in 1986. The name Turcotte, used for the village from 1915 to 1919, recalled an earlier designation of the place.

The sector connects to downtown Shawinigan via Boulevard Royal, providing direct access to main shopping areas and essential services throughout the region. The layout makes it easy to navigate on foot, and the proximity to central facilities simplifies daily errands.

The sector preserves several original street grids from its founding period, creating a geometric pattern that sets it apart from other Shawinigan neighborhoods. This ordered street system from the early industrial era remains visibly distinct and gives the district its recognizable layout.