Its geographical location between Shawinigan and Trois-Rivières, along the Saint-Maurice River and its forest environment, provide a pleasant living environment for residents and seasonal visitors. La Gabelle hydroelectric power station and its nature park are popular tourist attractions.
Understand
[edit]History
[edit]The municipality of the parish of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès was established in 1859.
Geography
[edit]This municipality is located on the west bank of the Saint-Maurice River, between the Shawinigan-Sud sector of the city of Shawinigan and the Forges sector of the city of Trois-Rivières. Three exits from Highway 55 give access to the territory of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, the main one of which links the main village. Given its privileged geographical location, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is a residential environment close to employment centres and urban services.
Get in
[edit]The village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is accessible by train, road, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.
By car
[edit]- From Montreal (151 km (94 mi), 1 hr 34 min). Take highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound); take the exit of the village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
- From Quebec City (km|152}}, 1 hr 35 min). Take highway 40 (direction West), to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
Get around
[edit]Gas stations
[edit]- 1 Station service Ultramar, 1410, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-535-3656.
- 2 Crevier-Dépanneur, 951, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-535-9137. Gas station and convenience store.
Seaplane base
[edit]- 3 Hydravion Aventure Inc (Seaplane Adventure Inc), 428, rang des Grès, ☏ +1 819-840-0603. Seaplane base on the Saint-Maurice river upstream from the La Gabelle hydroelectric power station.
See
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Map of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès
Heritage tour
[edit]- 1 Parc nature La Gabelle, chemin de la Gabelle, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès (access by Saint-Étienne des Grès, via the Gabelle road; access via Notre-Dame-de-Mont-Carmel, via the rang des Grès), ☏ +1 866-388-1978. La Gabelle Park allows you to practice sport fishing, or to indulge in walking on hiking and cross-country skiing trails in winter. This park has several art structures scattered throughout its territory. A belvedere allows a panoramic view of the Saint-Maurice valley and the La Gabelle power station. This park has several picnic areas to appreciate the wild nature. The entrance to the trail is located on the Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel side. A wooden bridge leads walkers to a very large staircase which leads to more than 10 km of trails. The La Gabelle power station offers an inter-connection link open to road vehicles.
Do
[edit]Events
[edit]- Mercredis culturels (Cultural Wednesdays). Series of three outdoor shows for the public organized by the cultural committee. Several artists of various styles perform on the stage of the bandstand located at Parc Réal-St-Onge. In the event of inclement weather, public shows are instead presented in the Jules-Bellemare room of the Community Centre.
- Concours de maisons décorées Halloween 2021 (Contest of decorated houses Halloween 2021).
Buy
[edit]Foods
[edit]- 1 Ferme Éthier (Éthier Farm), 490, 4e rang (north side of the hamlet Lavoie), ☏ +1 819-376-8062, [email protected]. Main market garden products: Saskatoon berries, blueberries, cameriss, pumpkins, squash and garlic, strawberries, local produce and tulips.
- 2 Les Terres Maraîchères Norvie (Norve vegetable lands), 1861, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-535-3242. Main market garden products: asparagus, oats, broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, green cabbage, potatoes and soy.
- 3 Potager de Réjean (Réjean's vegetable garden), boul. Trudel Ouest.
Other businesses
[edit]- 4 Boutique Lucette Enr, 452, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-373-1772. Clothing store.
- 5 Boutique Western Nolet, 680, avenue Omer-Bourassa, ☏ +1 450-471-7669, [email protected]. Equestrian centre in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès. Products available in store for all types of riding: items for riders, horse accessories, stable products, Western riding products, Standardbred products, etc. Affiliated with the Pépin store in Terrebonne.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Cantine du domaine chez GE, 671, chemin Marcotte.
- 2 Restaurant Chez Lulu, ☏ +1 819-535-9207.
- 3 Pizza Dit'Ally, 1212, boul. de la Gabelle, ☏ +1 819-535-1274.
- 4 Café du Marché, 1226, rue Principale, ☏ +1 819-655-0344.
- 5 Méchoui Michel Chainé, 250, pl. Louis-Denis, ☏ +1 819-692-5774.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Chalet, gîte, inn
[edit]- 1 Clau ranch St-Pierre, 151, rue Principale.
- 2 Le Domaine des Grès, 299, rue des Grès, ☏ +1 819-697-5839. High-end chalet for rent, located on the banks of the Saint-Maurice river. An exceptional site with a great history. The Domaine des Grès has a stable with saddlery and a private lounge.
Camping
[edit]- 3 Camping Mauricie Lac Blais, 2191, 7e rang, ☏ +1 819-535-2783, [email protected]. mid-May to mid-September. Rental of chalets and camping pitches. Wi-Fi network, restaurants, convenience store and laundry room.
- 4 Camping les Lions d'Or, 310, ave. Ringuette, ☏ +1 819-535-4124, [email protected]. mid-May to mid-September. 65 locations. Snack bar, massage therapy, small Saturday market, bicycle rental, swimming pool, laundry room, activity room...
Connect
[edit]- Seven municipal parks. Seven municipal parks: Parc de la Terrasse, des Dalles (soccer fields), Domaine Lavoie, François-Chrétien, Réal-St-Onge (outdoor training station, bandstand), Saint-Thomas (outdoor rinks, fields boules, soccer fields, water games, gazebo), des Grès (outdoor skating rinks, ice ring, tube sliding, Deck surfaces, baseball field, basketball court, pickleball fields).
- 1 Bibliothèque municipale, 190, Saint-Honoré, suite 300, ☏ +1 819-299-3854, [email protected]. Documentary resources: books, comics, magazines and CD-ROMs. Free Internet access thanks to the Biblio network. Organization of various animated activities in connection with its mission. Free for residents and seasonal workers.
Go next
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- 1 Saint-Barnabé Locality mainly agricultural. Cycle tourism has developed well there. Several old, well-restored residences reflect local history.
- 2 Charette Laid out at the foot of the Laurentians, Charette has developed through agriculture and forestry.
- 3 Saint-Boniface (Quebec) Municipality of the western suburbs of Shawinigan.
- 4 Trois-Rivières Principal city of Mauricie. A city of business, industry, commerce, government services.
- 5 Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel On the edge of the Saint-Maurice River (west side), this municipality offers many tourist and natural attractions including campgrounds, a municipal recreation center, and a mountain (with ski centre).
| Routes through Saint-Étienne-des-Grès |
| Shawinigan ← Saint-Boniface ← | N  S
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→ Trois-Rivières → Drummondville |
| Shawinigan ← Saint-Boniface ← | N  S
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→ Saint-Barnabé → Yamachiche |