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| Place | Baie-de-Shawinigan |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Shawinigan; Mauricie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.533333 |
| Longitude | -72.766667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G9P |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EQRKP |
Baie-de-Shawinigan is a administrative sector in Shawinigan; Mauricie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Baie-de-Shawinigan is located at 46.5333°N, 72.7667°W.
Baie-de-Shawinigan rests deep within the rugged embrace of the Mont Georges, where the land rises in sharp, forested relief above the darkening flow of the Rivière Saint-Maurice. It lies 17.5 km east-north-east of Domaine-du-Lac-Paterson, QC (from Domaine-du-Lac-Paterson, QC: bearing 78°T), and is situated 1.9 km west-south-west of Shawinigan. The air here holds a crisp, persistent chill that clings to the surface of the water, and as the sun dips behind the slopes, a violet light settles over the basin, turning the current into polished obsidian. High above, the terrain remains untamed, though the presence of the nearby Chutes de Shawinigan ensures that the low roar of falling water is a constant, singular heartbeat for the land. Beyond the immediate banks, the quiet reaches of Lac Piché offer a stark contrast to the relentless motion of the river, providing a sheltered stillness where the trees press close to the water’s edge. The industrial legacy of Baie-de-Shawinigan stems from the power harnessed at the river’s drop, a force that once drew machinery and men to forge a life from the heavy spray and white water. While the economy has shifted from the early days of raw extraction, the weight of that labor persists in the stone foundations and the enduring resolve of those who remain. People move through their days with a deliberate focus, mindful of the vast, wild expanse of the Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie that looms to the north, keeping the human footprint humble. Even now, the spirit of the place is defined by the tension between the tamed riverbank and the encroaching wilderness, a balance maintained by the cold, clear currents and the enduring shadow of the hills.
Baie-de-Shawinigan déploie ses rives paisibles contre le Mont Georges, là où la Rivière Saint-Maurice dessine une courbe lente et puissante. La lumière du soir glisse sur l’étendue d’eau, révélant une texture minérale et sauvage héritée d'un passé industriel qui a forgé le caractère indomptable de ses habitants. À proximité immédiate, les Chutes de Shawinigan imposent leur grondement sourd, rappelant la force brute qui a jadis dicté le rythme des hommes et des machines. Tandis que le Lac Piché demeure blotti à quelques kilomètres dans le repli des terres, Baie-de-Shawinigan observe le changement des heures, portée par une atmosphère où l'air semble porter le souvenir des forêts anciennes. Plus loin, vers le nord, le Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie invite à une contemplation silencieuse des grands espaces boisés, mais c'est ici, sur ce terrain accidenté et fertile, que se concentre l'essentiel d'une vie quotidienne rythmée par les caprices de la Rivière Saint-Maurice. Entre les parois rocheuses et le courant, l'esprit de Baie-de-Shawinigan persiste, offrant aux passants la rudesse élégante d'un paysage façonné par l'eau et la pierre, loin de toute agitation artificielle, dans une solitude préservée qui définit la singularité de ce secteur unique.
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Explore Baie-de-Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.533333, -72.766667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Baie-de-Shawinigan includes the postal code (G9P), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Baie-de-Shawinigan is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |