Among the Laurentian mountains is the La Mauricie National Park, within which rivers, lush forests, waterfalls, 150 lakes and a great variety of animal life are hidden. It is a unique place where you can enjoy the authentic Canadian landscape.
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General Information
▸La Mauricie National Park is located about 154 km from Quebec and 187 km from Montreal. For a country like Canada, that is practically glued to two of the most important cities in the region. To get there from Quebec City, go to Shawinigan and take detour 351 to the right onto the Chemin St Francois road.
▸The park has two entrance gates, one located in the East (Saint Jean Des Piles) through which we accessed and another in the West part (Saint Mathieu) which was our exit door since that night we would sleep in Trois Rivieres. It goes without saying that the visit can be done in reverse depending on the route planning.
▸Tickets are bought in booths located at the entrance. You don't even need to get out of the car, it's like when you pay for the highways. The price is $ 7.8 CAD for adults and from January 1, 2018, admission for young people from 6 to 17 years old is free.
▸In the park there are many hiking trails of varying difficulty. On the La Mauricie website there is a section called " Hiking " with a lot of useful information.
History and curiosities of La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park was created in 1970 and is considered one of the most important parks in the province of Quebec. With 536 square kilometers, this territory is home to approximately 150 lakes, several streams and hundreds of trees that adorn the great mountains of the park.
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Its name is in honor of the Saint-Mauricie river that is located to the east of the park. This territory has been in contact with humans since ancient times and remains in the area have been found dating from 7000 to 3000 BC As in other parks in Canada, American indigenous tribes inhabited this area until the seventeenth century. When these tribes left the territory, the felling of trees began in the 19th century to use the wood in making paper. In addition, hunting and fishing clubs were opened that were run by wealthy tourists from the region.
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When this area was declared a national park, the reforestation of the place began. The private clubs were transformed into assistance and accommodation centers for visitors who came to the park and for the personnel who worked in the facilities. Today, the La Mauricie National Park has become the ideal destination for people who enjoy outdoor activities and interaction with nature.