Natural Archives | The Saint-Maurice: Creative Source of the Mauricie

Saint-Maurice River

This photograph was taken in May 1946 aboard a twin-engine aircraft of Cap Airways, a company founded by a group of Trifluvians who took over the Cap-de-la-Madeleine airport […]

How was the Saint-Maurice River Created?

Legend told by Jean-Philippe Marcotte, Entertainer and History Interpreter. Text on screen: How was the Saint-Maurice River Created? Close-up of Mr. Jean-Philippe Marcotte. Text on screen: Jean-Philippe Marcotte, […]

Land to be Conquered

The studio, created by renowned photographer William Notman, continued to operate even after the death of its founder in order to capture iconic images of a growing Canada. […]

The Saint-Maurice

This map illustrates the territory through which the Saint-Maurice River flows. The different names borne by our regional river are all traces of its history. The Algonquins called […]

Shawinigan Falls in 1904

While it can meander peacefully for several kilometres, the waters of the Saint-Maurice River can also become very rough in more rugged terrain. In spring, flooding swells the […]

Family Outing

Starting in the second half of the 19th century, the 45-metre high Shawinigan Falls attracted a growing number of travellers who didn’t mind taking part in a trip […]

The River’s Magnificence

The Saint-Maurice River has made its mark on the landscape and identity of Mauricie. It has defined the region’s history and economy by sparking creativity in its inhabitants […]