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Shawinigan The town of Shawinigan is situated in the Maurice area of Quebec, on the bank of Saint Maurice River. Shawinigan lives on agriculture and lumber, as its land has proved to be very fertile and the crops began bearing fruitful. In the beginning of the 19th century, Shawinigan Falls used to be a very popular place, attracting John Joyce and JE Aldred to the city, as well as many other people from abroad. For several decades the Shawinigan’s largest source of revenue earners have been chemical industry, pulp and paper industry, and textile industry. Shawinigan has been extending steadily to east and north ends. Later, the town Shawinigan became the large residential hub. The town’s community consists of various kinds of people, which reflects diverse cultural heritage of the area, providing moderate climate and attracting many visitors within the year. The city currently accounts for 52,000 people in population, all believing that coming to this town is worth of it.

Shawinigan Weather

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Shawinigan

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Humidity: 85%

Wind: N at 1 mph

  • Sun Clear

    84°F 61°F

  • Mon Mostly Sunny

    82°F 59°F

  • Tue Chance of Storm

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