La Tuque Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Quebec, Canada
About La Tuque
A town of over 11,000 people (2011), its local economy is based on pulp and paper; the city has a pulp-milling centre and a major hydroelectric station. 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; the city is known as the Queen of Haute-Mauricie and theClassique internationale de canots de la Mauriciecanoeing race begins at La Tuque. La Tuque has a lively town centre with many shops (e.g., specialty shops, restaurants) and offering many services (e.g., accommodation). This city centre is surrounded by mountains and vast forests favoring recreational and tourist activities. La Tuque has an area of28,294km(10,924sqmi), of which 3,316 km² are covered with fresh water. The te
Top Attractions in La Tuque
Explore the best things to see and do in La Tuque:
- ★Barrage Gouin
- ★Centre Municipal de Ski La Tuque
- ★City tour of La Tuque (in autonomous mode)
- ★Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie
- ★Club de golf La Tuque & Curling La Tuque
- ★Club de ski de fond La Tuque Rouge
- ★Club nautique latuquois
- ★Colisée Denis-Morel
Where to Eat in La Tuque
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Le Boke
- 🍴Pizzeria Italia
- 🍴Restaurant Le Parasol
Where to Stay in La Tuque
- 🏨Auberge de la petite chapelle
- 🏨Auberge des lits
- 🏨Au Bord du Saint-Maurice
- 🏨Camping de Parent
- 🏨Camping Haut de la Chute
- 🏨Camping La Tuque
La Tuque Travel Guide Sections
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