Haute-Mauricie
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Haute-Mauricie
Where the river runs deep and the forest never ends.
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Welcome to Haute-Mauricie, where the river runs strong and the forest is your backyard. Whether you're here for the fishing, the snowmobiling, or just the quiet, you'll find a community that knows how to enjoy the seasons.
Clubs for Haute-Mauricie
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The room
One room for everyone around Haute-Mauricie. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Haute-Mauricie. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Barrage de La Tuque Massive dam on the Saint-Maurice River, a key part of the region's hydro power.
- Réservoir Gouin Huge reservoir popular for fishing and hunting, dotted with islands.
- Chutes de la Tuque Scenic falls near the dam, a popular picnic spot.
- Réserve faunique Mastigouche Protected area for hunting, fishing, and camping.
- Weymontachie Atikamekw village on the shores of the Gouin Reservoir, rich in culture.
- Outdoors Snowmobiling on the Trans-Québec trail
- Outdoors Ice fishing on the Gouin Reservoir
- With kids Picnic at Chutes de la Tuque
- With kids Swimming at the municipal beach
- Evenings Cheering on Les Loups de La Tuque at the arena
- Evenings Local taverns and pubs in downtown La Tuque
- Locals love Sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre)
- Locals love Hunting and fishing camps (pourvoiries)
Through the year
- Festival de la gibelotte May Celebrates the traditional fish stew with cooking contests and music.
- Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June 24 Community bonfires and celebrations across the region.
Cold, snowy winters and mild, short summers. Best time to be out is summer for fishing and winter for snowmobiling. Best: Summer for fishing and winter for snowmobiling.
Talk like a local
- “Gibelotte”
- A traditional fish stew, a local specialty.
- “Pourvoirie”
- An outfitting camp for hunting and fishing.
- “Cabane à sucre”
- Sugar shack where maple syrup is made and enjoyed.
- “La Tuque”
- Locals pronounce it 'La Tuke'.
Getaways
- Shawinigan City with the Shawinigan Cataractes hockey and the Cité de l'énergie.
- Trois-Rivières Historic city with the old prison and the Saint-Maurice riverfront.
- Québec City Provincial capital with old town and festivals.
- Mékinac Rural area with lakes and forests.
Local flavour
Teams
- Les Loups de La Tuque LHJAAQ
Also rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine A classic Quebec dish, often enjoyed at local casse-croûtes
- Tourtière A traditional meat pie, especially popular during the holidays
- Cretons A spiced pork spread, a breakfast staple
- Maple Syrup (Sirop d'érable) Produced locally and celebrated at sugar shacks
- Wild Game (Moose, Deer) Hunting is a strong regional tradition
Where people go
- Sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre) Seasonal gathering places for maple syrup and traditional meals
- Hunting and fishing camps (pourvoiries) Remote lodges for outdoor recreation
- Casse-croûtes (snack bars) Local diners serving poutine and burgers
- Hydroelectric dams Major structures on the Saint-Maurice River
- Boreal forest trails Endless paths for hiking and snowmobiling
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Rural La Tuque, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.