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Shawinigan

Also known as Shawinigan, Quebec, Shawinigan, QC

Shawinigan (; ) is a city located on the Saint-Maurice River in the Mauricie area in Quebec, Canada. It had a population of 49,620 as of the 2021 Canadian census.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Shawinigan
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Shawinigan depuis la tour d’observation Hydro-Québec, 2011.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view of Saint-Maurice River and the city
Settlement.flag_size: 125px
Settlement.image_shield: Armoiries de la ville de Shawinigan.png
Settlement.shield_size: 100x70px
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: Shawinigan logo.png
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Logo
Settlement.nickname: The City of Electricity
Settlement.motto: Age Quod Agis (Do what you are doing)
Settlement.pushpin_map

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History
Boomtown
Urban growth
Great Depression
World War II
Rise of the working class
Labour unions
Taverns
Decline
Emerging hospitality industry
Mergers
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Arts and culture
Attractions
Sports
Education
Sister cities
Notable people
Photos
See also
Footnotes
External links

Shawinigan (; ) is a city located on the Saint-Maurice River in the Mauricie area in Quebec, Canada. It had a population of 49,620 as of the 2021 Canadian census.

Shawinigan is also a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality (TE) and census division (CD) of Quebec, coextensive with the city of Shawinigan. Its geographical code is 36. Shawinigan is the seat of the judicial district of Saint-Maurice.