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  Parent | |
| Coordinates: 47°55′00″N 74°37′00″W / 47.91667°N 74.61667°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| Municipality | La Tuque |
| Settled | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| Elevation 1400 | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 455 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | (819) 667 |
Parent is a community in northern Quebec, Canada, located within the city of La Tuque and about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-west of La Tuque's town centre. In 2021, it had a population of 455.[1]
During the summer, it becomes the supply point for several dozen outfitters, and in the winter it is a major centre for the snowmobile industry. The Arbec sawmill, with 150 workers, is the main employer of the region. The Bazin River that flows through town is popular for 5- to 7-day canoe trips that end at the Gatineau River.