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La Tuque · Mauricie · Canada
La Tuque is a city located in north-central Quebec, Canada, on the Saint-Maurice River, between Trois-Rivières and Chambord. The population was 11,129 at the 2021 Canadian census, most of which live within the urban area. At over 28,000 square kilometres, it is the largest city in Canada by area.
Read moreLa Tuque Region (Agglomération de La Tuque) is a huge municipality in the Mauricie region of Quebec, covering 28,000 km². It is a bit smaller than Albania, but larger than 34 United Nations member countries. Most of the municipality population lives in the town of La Tuque. As the gateway to the upper Mauricie, La Tuque's economy also offers outdoor tourism opportunities and caters to hunting and fishing trips in its large hinterland, which is partially regulated by controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
The best months to visit are June–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (76°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -22°C (-7°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 16 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 11% of places in Canada.
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- Feels like
- 2°
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 2 km/h N
- Gusts
- 2 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:09 / 18:03
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Best time to visit urban agglomeration of La Tuque
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -9° | -6° | 0° | 8° | 17° | 22° | 25° | 23° | 18° | 10° | 2° | -6° |
| Average low | -22° | -20° | -13° | -4° | 3° | 9° | 12° | 11° | 7° | 1° | -6° | -16° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 62 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 78 | 92 | 121 | 101 | 99 | 78 | 80 | 78 |
| Rain days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.1 | 4 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 74 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 69 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 76 | 79 | 78 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 9 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 54 | 72 | 73 | 71 | 52 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
urban agglomeration of La Tuque: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
urban agglomeration of La Tuque travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
La Tuque Region (Agglomération de La Tuque) is a huge municipality in the Mauricie region of Quebec, covering 28,000 km². It is a bit smaller than Albania, but larger than 34 United Nations member countries. Most of the municipality population lives in the town of La Tuque. As the gateway to the upper Mauricie, La Tuque's economy also offers outdoor tourism opportunities and caters to hunting and fishing trips in its large hinterland, which is partially regulated by controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
This vast territory, especially forest, has 65 outfitters including 21 with exclusive rights and nine "zones d'exploitation contrôlées" (controlled exploitation zones) (ZEC). In addition, La Tuque has 4,100 chalets linked to holiday leases on public land, spread over a hundred places inhabited year round. This vast territory is served by approximately 30,000 km of forest roads which have mainly been developed by logging companies. The local economy centres on pulp and paper; the city has a pulp-milling centre and a major hydroelectric station.
The main highway is Quebec Route 155 that connects La Tuque with Shawinigan to the south and the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to the north. Train service is provided once a week on Friday by Via Rail from Montreal to the La Tuque railway station (5 hr, $50 one-way, as of 2021) and Parent railway station, with request stops at Fitzpatrick, Oskélanéo, and Clova. The La Tuque Airport (YLQ) is directly south of the town's centre on Route 155. See the La Tuque article for more information.
Many forest roads provide access to remote hunting and fishing camps, and the village of Parent is accessible by a long gravel road from Mont-Saint-Michel in the Laurentides region. These roads may not be suitable for smaller vehicles.
La Bostonnais has two covered bridges.
Scenic road 155 from Grand-Mère to La Tuque is a 119-km panoramic route in the Saint-Maurice valley with bucolic scenery, especially in the autumn when the leaves change colour. The scenic road from Lac-Édouard to Rivière-à-Pierre is a 112-km route through the forest. The Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie, in early September, is a canoe, kayak and rabaska competition that follows a 200-km route from La Tuque to Trois-Rivières. There are lots of opportunities for outdoor sports on trails around La Tuque: cycling, mountain biking, Fatbiking, hiking, snowmobiling, and off-road vehicle sports. The First Nations reserve of Wemotaci hosts an annual pow-wow in early September with shows of Indigenous dances and ceremonies.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Lac Wayagamac
lake in Quebec, Canada
Petit lac Wayagamac
lake in Quebec, Canada
Lac Beaumont
lake in La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Cinconsine Lake
lake in Mauricie, Québec, Canada
Lac Turcotte
lake in La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grand lac Caribou
lake in Quebec, Canada
Grand lac Stern
lake in Quebec, Canada
Grand lac Vimy
lake in Quebec, Canada
L'Étang
lake in La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Gros lac Fournier
lake in Quebec, Canada
Lac à Beauce
lake in Quebec, Canada
Lac à Bruno
lake in Quebec, Canada
urban agglomeration of La Tuque: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Canadian Dollar
CAD · $
1 USD ≈ 1.421 CAD
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Emergency911
- Meal, casual restaurantCA$28.00≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoCA$6.60≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)CA$9.80≈ $6.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CA$2.90≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 kmCA$21.00≈ $15.00
- Public transport ticketCA$3.80≈ $2.60
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCA$220≈ $155
Estimated from Canada’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 90% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Sunrise
- 07:09
- Sunset
- 18:03
- Daylight today
- 10.8 h
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to urban agglomeration of La Tuque
Nearest airports
- YRJRoberval AirportRoberval127 km
- YQBQuebec Jean Lesage International AirportQuebec127 km
- YBGSaguenay-Bagotville AirportSaguenay167 km
- YMXMontreal Mirabel International AirportMontréal217 km
- YULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportMontréal231 km
- YOWOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportOttawa323 km
Distances
- Ottawa317 km 5 h 30
- Toronto661 km 11 h 27 · 1 h 30
- Montréal223 km 3 h 52
- Calgary2,985 km 51 h 45 · 4 h 29
- Edmonton2,915 km 50 h 31 · 4 h 23
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Hotels in urban agglomeration of La Tuque
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit urban agglomeration of La Tuque?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit urban agglomeration of La Tuque is June–August.
What is the weather like in urban agglomeration of La Tuque in October?
In October, urban agglomeration of La Tuque averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with 78 mm of rain on about 14 days.
What is the rainiest month in urban agglomeration of La Tuque?
December, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to urban agglomeration of La Tuque?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), about 127 km away.
What power plugs are used in Canada?
Plug types A, B, 120 V.
What currency is used in Canada?
Canadian Dollar (CAD).
What is the emergency number in Canada?
911.
Is Canada safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is urban agglomeration of La Tuque most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is urban agglomeration of La Tuque least crowded?
The quietest months are November–January.
What time zone is urban agglomeration of La Tuque in?
America/Toronto (UTC-4).
What is the population of urban agglomeration of La Tuque?
About 11,001.