1. Abitibi / Outaouais
2. CÔte-Nord
3. Eastern Ontario
4. Estrie (Eastern townships)
5. GaspÉsie / New Brunswick
6. Laurentians / LanaudiÈre
7. Laval / Rive-Nord
8. Mauricie / Bois-Franc
9. MontÉrÉgie / Rive-Sud
10. Montreal Region
11. QuÉbec City/ Charlevoix
12. Saguenay / Lac Saint-Jean
Where we serve
Mauricie / Bois-Franc
Geography:
Known as "the heart of Quebec," this region straddles the St. Lawrence River halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Historically the region has been at the heart of Quebec's history with a number of communities dating back to the early days of New France. It is also significant politically since Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's first francophone prime minister, came from Victoriaville, and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien from Shawinigan.
Population:
The city of Trois-Rivières (Three Rivers) was established in 1634 and (together with its sister city Cap-de-la-Madelaine) boasts an urban population of over 100,000. The region as a whole has the third largest concentration of people (450,000) and includes regional centres such as Shawinigan, Drummondville and Victoriaville.
Economy:
The production of hydroelectricity played an important role in the economic development of this region. There are eight hydroelectric dams on the Saint-Maurice River alone. The province produces enough electricity for its needs and sells some to the northeastern United States.
Ministry:
God's power has also been much in evidence in the region. There are three autonomous and flourishing French Fellowship Baptist churches in Shawinigan-Sud, Trois-Rivières, and Drummondville. The church at Sorel is a mission work under the leadership of Yves and Lise Décary.