last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introducing Mauricie
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Mauricie
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Overview
Located between Quebec and Montreal, along the St. Lawrence River, this region is bordered to the west by the Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Laurentides, and Lanaudière regions, to the east by the Quebec region, to the south by the St. Lawrence River, and to the north by Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Nord-du-Québec. Mauricie stands out for its vast green spaces as well as its lakes and rivers. Several major events are held here, such as the Saint-Tite Western Festival.
Key Facts
- Location: between Quebec and Montreal, along the St. Lawrence River.
- Local time: . The region is on "Eastern Time" like Montreal.
- Main cities:
- Population: 266,907 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 35,448 km².
- Density: 7.5 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Website: https://www.tourismemauricie.com