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La Mauricie National Park map. For a larger version of this map, see printable version. (PDF, 565 KB ) Campground maps. Maps of hiking trails. Gravel bike map. Map of cross-country skiing trails. Maps of snowshoeing trails. Fishing lakes map.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 819-536-3180. La Mauricie National Park is located in the province of Quebec, north of the city of Trois-Rivières. Its central location, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, allows you to get there in two hours from either of these cities. Find all the information you need to plan your next adventure at this larger ...
Established on August 22, 1970, La Mauricie National Park was created with a surface area of 536 km² to protect a representative sample of the Precambrian region of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence that is part of the Canadian Shield, a bare rock Precambrian formation that covers approximately 95% of Quebec, one of the oldest geological formations on Earth.
The park is north of Trois-Rivières and near Shawinigan in the Laurentian mountains, in the Mauricie region. It covers 536 km2 (207 sq mi) in the southern Canadian Shield region bordering the Saint Lawrence lowlands. The park has 150 lakes and many ponds. The park is named after the nearby Saint-Maurice River to the east of the park.
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The scene:Just a couple of hours from Montreal, this 1,510- kilometre-squared playground is celebrated for its six rivers, 400 streams and lakes, sprawling Laurentians peaks, sandy beaches, canoe routes, and 40 species of mammals. There’s also 18 different hiking trails that span over 82 kilometres, a series of fantastic river routes for canoeists ...
La Mauricie National Park: A Natural Haven in Quebec. La Mauricie National Park is an unspoiled natural treasure located in the heart of Quebec, Canada. Established in 1970, the park encompasses over 536 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, including vast forests, sparkling lakes, meandering rivers, and diverse wetlands.
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Mar 30, 2020 · The map below indicates the location of national parks and national park reserves in Canada. Click on individual points to learn a park’s name and the year it was established. Canada’s national parks and national park reserves are protected areas established under federal legislation. They aim to preserve Canada’s natural heritage.
