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City in Quebec, Canada
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Trois-Rivières (historically and rarely Three Rivers) is the second-oldest city in Quebec, founded in 1634. It lies almost half-way between Montreal and Quebec City and can make a nice stopover on travel between those two cities. Trois-Rivières is the regional capital of the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec, a vast area of 39,748 km². Located at the junction of two economic regions, Trois-Rivières has a population of 137,000 (2016), with almost 475,000 people in its metropolitan area. It is 130 km from Montreal and 120 km from Quebec City on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
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The small old quarter, centered around Rue des Ursulines, is what was saved from the fire that destroyed much of the city in 1908. It has well maintained buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries and makes for a pleasant stroll.
Archaeological site of the first site of the steel industry and the first industrial town in Canada
Musée québécois de culture populaire
The museum presents six bold and unusual exhibitions, all in a distinctly Québécois style. Visitors can also look behind the scenes as the museum opens up its storage area to reveal part of its rich ethnological collection - an innovation in Québec.
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières
The Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, classified as an historical monument, offer the visit-experience "Go to Jail!", where ex-inmates lead visitors on a tour that provides a real glimpse into prison life. This prison was in operation from 1822 to 1986, and closed its doors due to the unhealthy conditions. The tour of cells and places of solitary confinement is a true eye-opener! You can start the tour with a prison card that includes your photograph and fingerprints. Groups can serve a one-night sentence, upon reservation.
This is the oldest building in Trois-Rivières, dating from around 1668. Exhibit shows the different aspects of life in New France: political, social events, manners and customs, to discover the life of the ancestors.
Historical site of the flour mill of the 18th century and the sawmill, both operated by hydraulic force and whose mechanisms are still functional. Art exhibitions are presented in the art gallery of the house of the miller.
Museum on the history of the pulp and paper industry in Quebec. Housed in the old filtration plant of a paper.
2 km of park trails are flooded with water to make ice skating trails every winter. Rent skates, sleds, helmets, and bikes by the hour (about CA$8), or bring your own. Re-opening June 2020 after renovations.
A science museum that educates about and promotes the conservation of Quebec's native species with exhibitions and walking trails.
Circuit Trois-Rivières
The largest motor racing event to be held on an urban circuit in the Americas. It has served as a springboard for several major Formula 1 drivers. It stands out for its unlimited public access to the enclosures. The first weekend features FIA Rallycross racing, and the second weekend features NASCAR racing. It began in 1967.
The canoe, kayak and rabaska competition follows a route from La Tuque to Trois-Rivières. Founded in 1934.
ECHL team, plays at Colisée Vidéotron.
Oddly enough, this is the only restaurant on Ursulines, tucked away in a suitably old building at the far (east) end, but it draws a local crowd in addition to tourists. The food is more Italian than French, with pizzas and pastas making up most of the menu, but all mains include soup, dessert and coffee and cost only $7-12.
A classic retro diner, for breakfast or for lunch.
Housed in a former Wesleyan church, Le Sacristain offers grilled sandwiches, soups, salads, stews and homemade desserts.
Brews their own beers, live music, food.
Four-star hotel 10 minutes' drive from downtown Trois-Rivieres. Has a fine restaurant, spa, and golf course.
Rates $95 and up. Downtown near the court house. The hotel offers 127 rooms, 77 in regular class and 50 in business class.
All rooms have a satellite TV, coffee maker, fridge, free Wi-Fi. Outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a bar/lounge.
140 stores.
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