Downtown Shawinigan is on the river. It originated here because of hydro electricity and lumber mills. (This is where Jean Chrétien comes from.).
When we arrived here we could see a seadoo operating a fly board. I had never seen such a thing! A hose is attached to the seadoo and a person stands on a board at the end of the hose and flies into the air propelled by the water coming thru the hose from the jets of the seadoo. Look carefully at the photos, perhaps you will see what I mean?!
We arrived a Trois Rivière and walked on the water front along the St Lawrence Rivière. It was gorgeous! Newly redone in the last 15 years or so to provide eating, walking and meeting places for people to enjoy. (Previously covered with run down warehouses.)
As we were eating our supper (I finally had poutine!) along the waterfront, we witnessed a large cruise ship, a parade and free musical entertainment. Everywhere we go it seems the québécois enjoy their arts and culture. I am envious and wish we would do more of this in other areas of Canada!!
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