Mauricie
The Historic District
Founded in 1634 as a fur trading post, Trois-Rivieres is one of the oldest cities in North America and the birthplace of many great explorers.
The Old Prison
An out-of-ordinary visit-experience on prison life. Guided visits by ex-inmates. "Sentenced to one night" pushes the experience a little further for the more adventurous.
Quebéc Museum of Folk Culture
"The craziest of museums" explores the Québécois culture through six unconventional exhibitions. View culture in a whole new way!
Forges du-Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
Property of Parks Canada, this historic site contains the vestiges of the country's first ironworks. Established in 1730, the Forges operated for over 150 years.
Chemin du Roy (King's Road)
The first road for vehicles in Canada, the King's Road linked the three major historic cities of New France (Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres and Montreal). Today, it showcases the heritage of rural Quebec, flirting now and then with the river. This scenic route offers a wealth of historic, cultural, agrotouristic and outdoor attractions.
Borealis - Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Centre
More than a simple foray into the world of the forest, this guided visit offers an intimate glimpse of the workers involved in the manufacture of paper, from lumberjacks to logrunners.
Thematic City Tours
Tourist guides and jolly figures from the past lead tourists and passers-by through the city's historic areas, sometimes with the added entertainments of sketches, songs and anecdotes.
Shrine at Notre-Dame-du-Cap
One of the three most important pilgrimage sites in Québec. An oasis of peace, greenery and history in the heart of the King's Road.
Sugar Shack
Don't leave Québec without experiencing a lively visit at the popular sugar shack Chez Dany! People the world over come here for a typical Québécois meal!
Parc National du Canada de la Mauricie
There are hiking trails, canoeing, swimming, picnicking and plenty of others ways to make your visit to this beautiful park captivating and enjoyable. Favourite activities are all accounted for here, so every group member will have something to enjoy.
Trois-Rivières
Officially declared “cultural capital of Canada” by Heritage Canada, Trois-Rivières is the must-see stopover to include in your tour plans. Located halfway between Montréal and Québec City, it is also the second city founded by the French in North America (1634). Boasting over 375 years of history and a strong contemporary culture, Trois-Rivières is the boutique-city par excellence!
