Trois-Rivières
Originally a fur trading hub, Trois-Rivières is the second oldest French-city in Noth America, with a host of sights and activities easily accessible by foot. A stone's throw from the harbour, the town centre hosts numerous festivities and has a beautiful historic district loved by locals and locals and visitors alike. Known as the capital of poetry, discover the old city while reading excerpts from 400 Québec and international love poems displayed on the city's walls. With stylish boutiques, friendly cafes and bars, and a variety of museums and heritage sites, there's always something new to discover. Living alongside the bustling urban landscape is an abundance of nature and ecotourism activities, including Lac Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO-appointed Biosphere Reserve. Stop by for a warm welcome in the unique and charming city of Trois-Rivières.
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Highlights
- Terminal located within walking distance of the historic district.
- Second oldest French-speaking city in North America (founded in 1634).
- Host to more than 20 national and international events every year.
- First big city in Québec to be named Cultural Capital of Canada by Canadian Heritage in 2009.
- Bustling downtown centre with shopping, nightlife, restaurants, cafes, microbreweries and more, all within walking distance of the port.
- Unique cultural and historic attractions including the Borealis Centre (history of pulp and paper industry), the Old Prison, the Québec Museum of Folk Culture, La Mauricie National Park, Cité de l'énergie and several religious sites.
- Designated capital of poetry, with excerpts from 400 poems hanging on the city centre walls and a famous poetry festival held every year in fall.
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What to do
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Musée POP
200 rue Laviolette
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CANADA -
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap
626 rue Notre-Dame Est
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CANADA -
Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
10 000 Boulevard des Forges
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CANADA -
La Mauricie National Park of Canada
702 5e rue
Shawinigan, Quebec, CANADA -
Old prison of Trois-Rivières
200 rue Laviolette
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CANADA -
Boréalis
200 Avenue des Draveurs
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CANADA -
Churches of Trois-Rivières
Quebec, CANADA
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Traditional ambience at the sugar shack
Quebec, CANADA
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Experience history at Boréalis
Quebec, CANADA
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Many faces of energy
Quebec, CANADA
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La Mauricie National Park: Authentic experience in the heart of the Laurentians
Quebec, CANADA
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Art Experience
Quebec, CANADA
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Organ concert at the Ursulines Chapel
Quebec, CANADA
