Shawinigan Travel Guide
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Shawinigan, Quebec.
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Welcome to Shawinigan!
Known as “The City of Electricity,” Shawinigan is located in the Laurentian Mountains region of Quebec, approximately a 20-minute drive from Trois-Rivieres. Shawinigan is situated on the Saint-Maurice River, which was a popular travel route for fur traders during the 18th century and a well known logging area during the second half of the 19th century. Today, the river is a source of hydroelectric power for the province, hence the city's nickname, and Shawinigan boasts a theme park called La Cite de l'energie (Energy City), which attracts many visitors throughout the year to explore its interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, observation tower and many other on-site activities. The theme park also is home to a lovely garden area called Les Jardins de la Synergie (The Synergetic Gardens) where visitors will find themselves walking through a flowery wonderland.La Maurice National Park of Canada is situated just west of Shawinigan and offers an array of year-round recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. Within the city, travellers may also want to make a stop at Eglise Saint-Pierre, a historic church built between 1908 and 1937 that features stained glass windows created by Italian artist Guido Nincheri. A noteworthy and famous citizen to come out of Shawinigan is former Prime Minister of Canada, Jean Chretien, who was born and raised in the city.
Tourist Attractions
La Cite de l'energie (Energy City)
This theme park provides visitors with a multitude of activities including multimedia presentations, outdoor evening performances, interactive exhibitions and more.
This theme park provides visitors with a multitude of activities including multimedia presentations, outdoor evening performances, interactive exhibitions and more.
Hotels & Motels
Gouverneur Auberge Shawinigan
The Gouverneur Auberge offers over 100 four-star guest rooms across from the Cite de l'Energie and with spectacular views over the theme park and the St-Maurice River.
The Gouverneur Auberge offers over 100 four-star guest rooms across from the Cite de l'Energie and with spectacular views over the theme park and the St-Maurice River.
Tour Operators
La Route Verte
La Route Verte is a cross-provincial bicycle network that covers 3,600 km (2,237 mi) of terrain and will cover over 4,000 km (2485 mi) when complete.
La Route Verte is a cross-provincial bicycle network that covers 3,600 km (2,237 mi) of terrain and will cover over 4,000 km (2485 mi) when complete.
Travel Packages
