Trois-Rivières

The cradle of great explorers

The wharves in Trois-Rivières are located in animated downtown core and historical district that are reminiscent of the colonization of Québec. Nature that is truly characteristic of Québec is just minutes away.

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Activities

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Our ports of call offer an assortment of activities to suit all tastes. We have selected a few that will definitely please you. To view the complete list of activities offered at each port of call, please consult the tourist information.

  • Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada  
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     Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada

    Sheltering the remnants of the first iron industry in Canada (founded in 1730) and property of Parks Canada, this site preserves over 150 years of mining along the shores of the Saint Maurice River.

    Capacity:

    • Guided tour: 250 visitors.
    • Individual visitors: unlimited.
  • Musée québécois de culture populaire  
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    Musée québécois de culture populaire

    The craziest of museums ! A daring museum that explores the culture of the Québécois people, their history, their preoccupations and their values. Five simultaneous exhibits present different themes. Gift shop.

    Capacity:

    • Guided tour: 200 visitors.
    • Individual visitors: unlimited.
  • Old prison of Trois-Rivières 
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    Old prison of Trois-Rivières

    Entering the Old Prison will take you far beyond your imagination. Much more than a historical building, it offers a glimpse into the lives of prisoners during the 1960's and 70's. A unique experience in a unique setting where the guides are former inmates whose personal experiences reveal a totally different reality - that of the cells, dungeons, the "hole", the chapel and the parlour!
    Capacity:

    • Guided tour: 75 visitors.
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap  
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    Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap

    In the heart of the Chemin du Roy, the sanctuary is one of Québec's most important pilgrimage destinations, the only one dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The sanctuary is located on a breathtaking natural site surrounded by gardens on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River.

    Capacity:

    • Guided tour: 200 visitors.
    • Individual visitors: unlimited.
  • La Mauricie National Park of Canada 
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    La Mauricie National Park of Canada

    This park invites you for a close encounter with the Laurentians, the chain of mountains that borders the northern shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Aboard a Rabaska canoe, prepare for a trip through time and space by following in the traces of the great glaciers, visiting an First Nation camp, or simply exploring aquatic wildlife.

    Capacity:

    • Guide tour: 50 visitors.
    • Individual visitors: unlimited.
  • Chez Dany's Suguar Shack  
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    Chez Dany's Suguar Shack

    The Québec experience would be incomplete without an animated tour of the Chez Dany sugar shack! Offering a traditional Quebecois meal and memorable party with the locals, Chez Dany is a truly international destination!

    Capacity

    • 250 visitors
  • Le chemin du Roy  
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    Le chemin du Roy

    The first road in Canada suitable for vehicle travel, this historic and panoramic road borders the river and offers a view of Québec's heritage gems. Discover a seigniorial mill (1765), a historic presbytery (1816) and a seigniorial estate on a guided tour given by specialized guides and animators in period attire.

    Capacity:

    • Guided tour : 50 visitors.
    • Individual visitors : unlimited.
  • Restaurants  
    Restaurants

    Discover over 120 restaurants for every taste, many of which offer regional specialities!

    • Lac Saint-Pierre perch
    • Saint-Alexis smoked trout
    • Saint-Prosper bison and wapiti (elk)
    • Baluchon cheese
  • Shopping  

    In addition to three shopping centres, Trois-Rivières has renowned art galleries, perfect for spontaneous purchases of exclusive works of art by artists and artisans from the Mauricie region. The Trois-Rivières Souvenir Boutique also offers a variety of items.

  • Airport

    Trois-Rivières regional airport is located at a few kilometers from the downtown area and offers charter planes.

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St.Lawrence Cruise Association

P.O. Box 21005, Grande Place
Rimouski (Quebec)
Canada G5L 9A2

Phone : (418) 725-0135
Fax : (418) 724-7238
E-mail :
Website : www.cruisesaintlawrence.com

Printed on : Thursday, August 21, 2008