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Belgo — A Belgian Initiative

Belgo — A Belgian Initiative

In 1946, the municipality of Baie-de-Shawinigan was crossed by the small Shawinigan River, which flows into the Saint-Maurice River just a few hundred metres away.
La Tuque

La Tuque

This aerial view taken in November 1940 illustrates the lumber industry’s significance in the landscape and development of La Tuque. Located in the heart of the city, the Brown […]
Boom

Boom

In August 1941, the lives of loggers were intimately connected to the landscape of La Tuque. The booms, which were used to contain and direct logs on the […]
A River of Wood

A River of Wood

Locals refer to logs floating on the river as pitounes.
Floating on the Windigo River

Floating on the Windigo River

Nearly 100 kilometres long, the Windigo River is one of the many tributaries of the Saint-Maurice River.