Les Grès
Les Grès is an area in Quebec, Canada. Les Grès is situated nearby to the area Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, as well as near the neighborhood Domaine-Boisclair.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include La Gabelle generating station.
La Gabelle generating station
Power station
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The La Gabelle generating station is a hydroelectric dam built on the Saint-Maurice River, in Quebec, in Canada. Property of Hydro-Québec, it was commissioned in 1924 with the first four generating units, in addition a fifth in 1931. La Gabelle generating station is situated 3 km southeast of Les Grès.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Étienne-des-Grès and Shawinigan-Sud.
Saint-Étienne-des-Grès
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Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is a parish municipality of the Maskinongé Regional county municipality, in Basse-Mauricie. 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.
Shawinigan-Sud
Suburb
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Shawinigan-Sud is a predominantly French-speaking settlement in the Mauricie area in Quebec, Canada, on the Saint-Maurice River. In 1996, its population was 11,804. Shawinigan-Sud is situated 6 km north of Les Grès.
Saint-Boniface
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Saint-Boniface is a parish municipality of the Maskinongé Regional county municipality, in Moyenne-Mauricie. The residents of Saint-Boniface benefit from a picturesque parish, with rural charms, while being close to the shops and services that Shawinigan offers.
Les Grès
- Type: Area
- Also known as: “Les Gres”
- Location: Quebec, Canada, North America
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Latitude
46.46255° or 46° 27′ 45″ northLongitude
-72.77133° or 72° 46′ 17″ westElevation
60 metres (197 feet)Open location code
87R9F67H+2FGeoNames ID
6052849
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