Baie-de-Shawinigan, Quebec Weather
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About Baie-de-Shawinigan, Quebec
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. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G9P.
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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| Location | Baie-de-Shawinigan, Shawinigan; Mauricie, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 46.533333°N, 72.766667°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G9P |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Baie-de-Shawinigan, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Baie-de-Shawinigan, Quebec, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Baie-de-Shawinigan includes coordinates 46.533333°N, 72.766667°W, situated in Shawinigan; Mauricie. Postal FSA: G9P. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.