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Territory Covered by Shawinigan Water and Power

Map showing the power plants built on the Saint-Maurice River, from La Gabelle in the south to the Gouin Dam in the north. Eleven power plants are spread along the river.

Appartenance Mauricie Société d’histoire régionale, Le Nouvelliste Fonds

Shawinigan Water and Power was the main contractor for the hydro-electric development of the Saint-Maurice. From 1899 to 1956, SWP erected nine power plants on the river. Today, the river has 12 power plants operated by Hydro-Québec.