Saint-Étienne-des-Grès offers a relaxed pace with quick connections to urban amenities, sitting conveniently between Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan. Locals enjoy river views, quiet streets, and easy access to outdoor playgrounds. Weekends often mean hikes and paddles in the nearby Parc national de la Mauricie, managed by Parks Canada, a regional gem for waterfalls, wildlife, and wide-open trails that shine in every season. Cyclists appreciate the province-wide Route Verte network, which threads through Mauricie and links to scenic rides along the Saint-Maurice corridor. Everyday essentials are close at hand, and neighboring Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel adds more parks and services, while the broader Maskinongé area brings farm stands, sugar shacks, and countryside views.
Families find strong educational options: elementary and secondary schools serve the community, and higher education is a short drive away at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Cégep de Trois-Rivières, both known for approachable class sizes and practical programs. Commuters value the straightforward drive times to major employers, while outdoor enthusiasts love that powder days, fall colors, and riverside sunsets are all part of the weekly routine.
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