Shawinigan Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Settled: 1851Population: 38.2 thous. (2019)Area: 308.42 mi²Elevation: 374 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°33'8"N, 72°44'53"W
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Shawinigan Top Attractions

Shawinigan Attractions - What to See and Explore

Shawinigan offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: La Cité de l'Énergie, Monument des Braves, Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation, Hôtel de ville de Shawinigan. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Shawinigan – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Shawinigan, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Village Québécois d'Antan (Drummondville), Our Lady of the Cape (Trois-Rivières), Assumption Cathedral (Trois-Rivières).

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  • our lady of the cape trois rivieres17 milesSE
  • assumption cathedral trois rivieres17 milesSE
  • seminaire saint joseph de trois rivieres17 milesSE
  • st charles borromeo cathedral joliette49 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Shawinigan

Learn when is the best time to travel to Shawinigan weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and March. Most of it rains in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Shawinigan?

What is the best time to visit Shawinigan?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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