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The Gendron Bridge, on the Gatineau River, was one of the most photographed in the region. Arsoned in 1984, it was re-built from scratch in 1997, using donated materials and volunteer labour. Traffic across the new span is limited to pedestrians and cyclists.

One of the most picturesque covered bridges in the region, the Meech Creek Bridge (built in 1924) measures only 65 feet (19 metres). Its pastoral setting add to its charm.

This town hall, originally a post office and federal building, was built in 1927

This house served as a hospital during the 1920s.

G. F. Hodgins ran one of the local brickyards that produced Shawville's distinctive red brick.

Pontiac Lodge No. 40.

Decorative wood trim is a feature of many of the buildings in Shawville.

The trim on this balcony adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise plain house.

The church suffered was gutted during the Shawville fire of 1906.

Most of the commercial buildings in Shawville were built of brick. Some of the brick facades have since been painted.