Profile Of The Social Economy Of Shawinigan

A grouping of high technology

Already internationally recognized for several decades for its industrial activities in the aluminium, chemistry, and electro-chemistry fields as well as for its hydro-electric power and pulp and paper production, Shawinigan is now also recognized for its significant pool of high technology expertise such as that provided by Hydro-Quebec and the Centre d’Excellence en Efficacité Energétique (C3S) (Centre of Excellence in Energy Efficiency).

Photo : Bâtisse LTÉE - Hydro-Québec LTE - Hydro-Québec

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Photo : Cité de l'Énergie la nuit Cité de l'Énergie

Specialized businesses and research and development centres in niche markets of the future provide desirable jobs and contribute to the economic and social dynamism of the region.

Logging and other forest operations that fuel our pulp and paper, agricultural, dairy farming, and animal breeding industries, and mostly found in rural areas, also contribute to the economic fabric of the region.

Moreover, the Mauricie National Park with its rich tourist potential, the Cité de l’Énergie, the Saint-Maurice River, and ideal holiday accommodations, all play an important role when it comes to the development of Shawinigan’s recreational tourism.