Explore Mauricie

In Mauricie, building the future is a well-established specialty. With over 1,400 companies and more than 2,000 jobs, the construction sector is rapidly emerging, driven by recognized know-how and expertise that extends beyond regional borders. Major residential, industrial, and institutional projects are coming to life thanks to an impressive concentration of talent in architecture, engineering, and execution.

Some Key Companies:

• Construction CMA
• Groupe LEG
• Danoco Construction
• Arno Électrique
• Construction G. Therrien
• BLH Architectes

From poetry to country music, Mauricie passionately celebrates artistic diversity. With 780 businesses and over 10,900 jobs in tourism—including 3,800 in arts, entertainment, and recreation—the region is a true cultural and tourism powerhouse. From cultural tourism to adventure tourism, the possibilities are endless for lovers of great food, captivating shows, and breathtaking landscapes.

Some Key Companies:

• Amphithéâtre Cogeco
• FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières
• Festival Western de St-Tite
• Boréalis
• Cité de L’Énergie
• Musée Pop
• Festival International de la Poésie
• Festival International DansEncore

As the third-largest employer in the manufacturing sector, food processing is an economic pillar of Mauricie. With 59 companies and over 2,100 jobs, the region stands out for the richness of its products—from farm to table. Our microbreweries, recognized nationally and internationally, have won 164 awards since 2015, placing Mauricie at the top in Québec.

Some Key Companies:

• Atrahan transformation (Olymel)
• La Fernandière
• Serval Canada
• Sucre Solution
• Microbrasserie À La Fût
• Domaine & Vins Gélinas
• Microbrasserie le Trou du Diable
• Distillerie Mariana
• Coop Le Temps d’une Pinte

In Mauricie, wood is much more than a resource—it’s a tradition, a craft, and a source of pride. With 142 active companies and over 4,200 jobs, the region excels in furniture manufacturing, wood products, and forestry. From artisans to large manufacturers, wood is worked with passion and precision.

Some Key Companies:

• Canadel
• Meubles BDM+
• Gestion Centurion
• Portes Milette
• Produits forestiers ARBEC
• Transformation de bois C.V.B.
• Matériaux spécialisés Louiseville (MSL)
• Coopérative forestière du Haut-Saint-Maurice
• Groupe Rémabec
• Smurfit-Westrock
• Industries John Lewis

As the birthplace of green technologies in Québec, Mauricie stands out as the third official innovation zone of the Energy Transition Valley. With 53 companies, 6 world-class research centers, and over 2,700 jobs, the region shines through the diversity of its expertise: charging stations, batteries, wind turbines, biotechnology, air treatment, waste recovery, biomass, and solar energy.

Some Key Companies:

• Société Laurentide
• Marmen
• Combustion Expert Énergie
• Technologies Bionest
• Addénergie Technologies
• Carnot Réfrigération

As Québec’s third-largest IT hub, Mauricie stands out for its energy and expertise in manufacturing IT and enterprise software solutions. With 53 companies and over 1,000 jobs, Mauricie is driving the shift toward Industry 4.0. For digital development enthusiasts, the Digihub Shawinigan acts as a catalyst for innovation, giving the sector national and international visibility.

Some Key Companies:

• Excelpro
• Progi
• Cleio
• Noovelia
• Alcumus Cognibox

With 120 active companies, the region stands out in the design and manufacturing of robust machinery, high-precision machined parts, and mechanical and electronic assemblies of remarkable quality. Here, industrial ingenuity takes shape and shines far beyond our borders.

Some Key Companies:

• Marmen
• Duchesne et Fils
• FAB3R
• Shalwin
• AGT Robotics
• Movex Innovation
• Les Machineries Pronovost
• Siemens Canada
• Konsberg
• HDI Technologies
• Synapse Électronique

Whether in primary, secondary, small or large schools, we cherish warm and welcoming environments where children get to know not only their teachers, but also the secretary and the janitor. In Mauricie, more than 90 primary schools and 16 secondary schools are shaping our future citizens.