La Tuque and Upper Mauricie

A massive year-round playground, La Tuque (named after a nearby mountain shaped like a tuque—though the shape changed when a dam was built) is often described as a “forest city.” Getting there is an adventure in itself: the scenic route 155, follows the Saint-Maurice River for more than 100 kilometres, setting the tone for the entire trip.

True to its slogan, “Authentic inside and out” (which fits like a glove 🧤), La Tuque stands out not only for the variety of activities available but also for the genuine warmth of its people.

The territory includes several distinct communities, such as Lac-Édouard (home to one of Québec’s most iconic outfitters), La Bostonnais, Wemotaci (famous for its annual pow-wow), Opitciwan, La Croche, Parent, Clova, Casey, Carignan, and Rivière-aux-Rats.

• La Tuque is Québec’s largest city by land area.
• Its territory is about the same size as Belgium—that’s 30,000 km²! (Hello to our cousins across the pond 👋)
• The renowned singer and poet Félix Leclerc was born here in 1914 and spent his childhood in the region with his ten siblings.

Tourisme Mauricie is a bit like a loving mom. She has six “kids”—the region’s six territories—and she loves them all equally (well, almost. Everyone knows the little rascal is always the most charming one 🤫). And as a good mom with no favourites, she’ll tell you all her kids are the BEST. So don’t hesitate to reach out for advice and activity ideas about each territory! (Wait, did we really just compare ourselves to a loving mom?)