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What could be more of a dream come true than to follow the Saint-Maurice on an enthrallingly scenic highway, or atop blue waters that sparkle like a thousand diamonds? To explore the river is to plunge into the region’s very roots.
The Saint-Maurice is one of the largest tributaries of the St. Lawrence River, with a total length of 560 km (350 mi.). From its headwaters at the Gouin reservoir, the river meets the St. Lawrence at Trois-Rivières. The reservoir, which has a surface area of 1,789 km2 (690 sq. mi.), is used to store water.
In the fall, the changing hues of the forest provide an unforgettable spectacle.
In the summer, the green of the mountains and the blue of the waters turn the region into an enchanted realm.
The long white coat of winter showcases nature’s strengths and weaknesses.
In the spring, water droplets turn to torrents as the light glints on the colour-tinged ice. Life resumes its course, yielding to the moods of the river, and a wondrous picture emerges before you, changing with every moment.
Scenic Route 155 hugs the Saint-Maurice for a distance of some 100 km (60 mi.) between La Tuque and Grand-Mère, revealing scenes of great natural beauty along the way.
Discover the river by canoe or kayak. Detailed maps showing different routes are available. Abounding in both calm waters and rapids, the Saint-Maurice is equally suitable for beginners and experts, depending on the route taken. This majestic river has endless surprises in store, set to a breathtaking backdrop!
A new tourist route in the Mauricie, "la route des Rivières", beckons you to experience a heady mix of culture, recreational tourism, history and heritage, all of it related to rivers, in a lush natural setting.
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