Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is a parish municipality of the Maskinongé Regional county municipality (MRC de Maskinongé), 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. La Gabelle hydroelectric power station and its nature park are popular tourist attractions.

History
The municipality of the parish of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès was established in 1859.

Geography
This municipality is located on the west bank of the Saint-Maurice River, between the Shawinigan-Sud sector of the city of Shawinigan and the Forges sector of the city of Trois-Rivières. Three exits from Highway 55 give access to the territory of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, the main one of which links the main village. Given its privileged geographical location, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is a residential environment close to employment centres and urban services.

Get in
The village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is accessible by train, road, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.

By car

 * From Montreal (, 1 hr 34 min). Take highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound); take the exit of the village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
 * From Quebec City (km|152}}, 1 hr 35 min). Take highway 40 (direction West), to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.