Extending over some 30,000 km² (12,000 sq. mi.), Haut-Saint-Maurice comprises the City of La Tuque (consisting of the former City of La Tuque, the municipalities of La Croche and Parent, and the unorganized territories or TNO), the rural municipalities of Lac-Édouard and La Bostonnais, and two Atikamekw First Nation communities. Haut-Saint-Maurice, located in Québec’s Mauricie region, neighbours the Centre-du-Québec, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Baie-James, Québec City and Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean regions.

Come and discover our bountiful nature, spectacular sunsets, the stirrings of wildlife, the hues and fragrances of our plant life, and the unsurpassed beauty of the hundreds of lakes strewn across the land… not to mention the majestic Rivière Saint-Maurice.

To explore the Saint-Maurice is to trace the very source of a waterway that has nurtured and seen the beginnings of an entire region. Marvel at the unique sites and vistas of the scenic highway that hugs the river. This natural paradise of exceptional diversity is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with a love of wilderness adventure.

The region’s thousands of lakes and rivers can be navigated by canoe, kayak, pontoon, houseboat or personal watercraft.

In the summer, mountain bikers and hikers can have a field day on the numerous trails crisscrossing the region.

For their part, climbers and golfers are sure to find the challenges they are looking for in Haut-Saint-Maurice. Numerous trails and relay stations will delight ATV fans all summer long. Find out about our suggested itineraries, designed to take you through our lands on a voyage of discovery.

From campgrounds to inns, B&Bs, tepees, motels, cottages and rooms, Haut-Saint-Maurice offers up a range of accommodation to suit the needs and dreams of even the most ardent nature lover. Stay close to the city (La Tuque’s urban sector) or escape deep into the woods: you just need to choose the experience that most appeals.

Those with a penchant for contemplation can discover the region’s rare beauty on any number of scenic highways and byways, the delight of motorcyclists, or get the ‘big picture’ from on high with a local air tour operator.

The snowy season, in turn, offers up countless miles of snowmobile trails connected by a network of welcoming relay stations. In Haut-Saint-Maurice, you can also indulge in any number of other winter pastimes like downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, dogsledding and ice-skating.

A true paradise for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, the region boasts nine controlled harvesting zones (zones d'exploitation contrôlées, or ZECs) and over 63 outfitters.

When it comes to culture, Haut-Saint-Maurice serves up a scintillating mix: shows, films, summer theatre, crafts, ethno-cultural tourism, churches, covered bridges, a centre and trail dedicated to Félix Leclerc, a fur trade interpretive centre and a coureur des bois circuit and Anne-Stillman-Mc Cormick centre. The region’s exciting calendar of events includes several festivals, while the services and amenities provided by many local businesses are sure to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Last but not least, Haut-Saint-Maurice is also the Parc des chutes de la Petite rivière Bostonnais, a spectacular waterfall park at the heart of this land of adventure, the birthplace of renowned singer-songwriter Félix Leclerc.