Trois-Rivières
10 guides · 2 cities — All the VIEAUQC guides for living in Trois-Rivières. Covers Trois-Rivières, Bécancour.
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Registering Your Child for School in Bécancour
The CSS de la Riveraine and how to register your child in Bécancour.
Bécancour · Education
May 15, 2026
Finding Housing in Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières's accessible rental market and the standard Quebec lease.
Trois-Rivières · Housing
May 15, 2026
Winter in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie
Living and enjoying winter in the Mauricie: abundant snow, national parks and local activities.
May 15, 2026
Finding Housing in Bécancour
Bécancour's rental market and the standard Quebec lease.
Bécancour · Housing
June 18, 2026
First Steps in Trois-Rivières
Settling in Trois-Rivières, historic city between Montreal and Quebec City.
Trois-Rivières · First steps
May 15, 2026
Bécancour Industrial-Port Park
The major industrial-port park — economic engine of Bécancour and job opportunities.
Bécancour · Work
May 15, 2026
STTR: Public transit in Trois-Rivières
The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières bus network, fares, and main routes in the Mauricie region.
Trois-Rivières · Daily life
May 15, 2026
Trois-Rivières
See all (5)Winter in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie
Living and enjoying winter in the Mauricie: abundant snow, national parks and local activities.
Winter in the Mauricie is cold and snowy — often snowier than Montreal. Temperatures can drop below minus 25 Celsius . The season runs from late November to mid April . The Parc national de la Mauricie , run by Parks Canada , is about 40 minutes north of Trois Rivières. Winter activities: cross country skiing , snowshoeing, winter camping , and wildlife watching . The minimum gear: Winter coat ...
Daily life|Trois-Rivières|May 15, 2026
Finding Housing in Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières's accessible rental market and the standard Quebec lease.
Trois Rivières has several sectors with distinct profiles . The table compares vibe and typical target . Trois Rivières centre is the historic sector near Vieux Trois Rivières and UQTR . Cap de la Madeleine , on the east bank of the Saint Maurice, houses the Sanctuary . Sainte Marthe du Cap , Pointe du Lac and Saint Louis de France are more suburban and family oriented . Sector Vibe Typical tar...
Housing|Trois-Rivières|May 15, 2026
First Steps in Trois-Rivières
Settling in Trois-Rivières, historic city between Montreal and Quebec City.
Trois Rivières is the main city of the Mauricie, halfway between Montréal and Quebec. It has about 140,000 residents . Founded in 1634 , it's the second oldest city in Quebec after Quebec City. Recognized as the world capital of poetry . Trois Rivières's City Hall handles municipal services. Errands online via v3r.net . Dial 311 for any question. The Trois Rivières library network is free for r...
First steps|Trois-Rivières|May 15, 2026
STTR: Public transit in Trois-Rivières
The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières bus network, fares, and main routes in the Mauricie region.
The STTR , or Société de transport de Trois Rivières, is the bus authority serving Trois Rivières and its sectors like Cap de la Madeleine . It is an affordable, reliable service for those without a car, especially for reaching the Université du Québec à Trois Rivières . You can pay in cash on board, but the fare is cheaper with the STTR card . This rechargeable card lets you buy single tickets...
Daily life|Trois-Rivières|May 15, 2026
UQTR and Student Life in Trois-Rivières
UQTR and Cégep de Trois-Rivières — university life in the Mauricie region.
The UQTR , founded in 1969 , has about 15,000 students . Its main campus is in Trois Rivières, with satellite centres in Drummondville , Quebec City and Joliette . Recognized for programs in kinesiology , podiatry , chiropractic , nursing and engineering . The Cégep de Trois Rivières has about 6,000 students . Located near UQTR, it forms a true student hub . Trois Rivières offers lively student...
Education|Trois-Rivières|May 15, 2026
Bécancour
See all (5)Registering Your Child for School in Bécancour
The CSS de la Riveraine and how to register your child in Bécancour.
In Quebec, public school is free and mandatory from age 6 to 16 . The Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine runs the French public schools, serving all of Centre du Québec . The Central Quebec School Board runs the English public schools. The Charter of the French Language — Bill 101 — restricts access to English public school. Generally, one parent must have received the majority of thei...
Education|Bécancour|May 15, 2026
Finding Housing in Bécancour
Bécancour's rental market and the standard Quebec lease.
Bécancour offers one of Quebec's most affordable rental markets. Budget on average $650 to $900 per month for a 4½. Most residents are homeowners — the rental market is relatively limited. In Quebec, all leases use the official form from the Tribunal administratif du logement. The standard rental period runs July 1 to June 30 . Never sign without an in person visit. Most used sites: Kijiji , Fa...
Housing|Bécancour|June 18, 2026
Bécancour Industrial-Port Park
The major industrial-port park — economic engine of Bécancour and job opportunities.
The Bécancour Industrial Port Park is one of the largest in Quebec — over 7,000 hectares along the Saint Laurent River. The deep water port allows reception of large ocean vessels up to 65,000 tonnes draft. Three unique strengths attract investment: Available land rare in Quebec Direct maritime access to the Atlantic Abundant cheap hydroelectricity from Hydro Québec This combination has attract...
Work|Bécancour|May 15, 2026
First Steps in Bécancour
Settling in Bécancour, industrial and residential city facing Trois-Rivières.
Bécancour sits in the Centre du Québec region, facing Trois Rivières . It has about 13,000 residents . Connected to Trois Rivières by the Laviolette Bridge , it's both residential and industrial. Bécancour City Hall handles municipal services. Contact the city via becancour.net . Bécancour is composed of six sectors : Bécancour, Saint Grégoire, Sainte Angèle de Laval, Précieux Sang, Saint Édoua...
First steps|Bécancour|May 15, 2026
Getting Around Bécancour
Transit options in Bécancour: car, collective transit and connection to Trois-Rivières.
A car is practically essential in Bécancour. The city spans six sectors separated by several kilometres, and services concentrated in Trois Rivières make trips frequent. The Laviolette Bridge , opened in 1967, connects Bécancour to Trois Rivières in 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. It's a free bridge — Quebec charges no tolls on provincially operated bridges. Main roads : Route 132 : runs...
Daily life|Bécancour|May 15, 2026
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The Trois-Rivières region sits halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, in the Mauricie. It brings together Trois-Rivières, one of the oldest cities in North America and home to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), and Bécancour, on the South Shore of the river, known for its large industrial and port park. The region offers one of the most affordable housing costs in Quebec and a diversified job market, from industry to services. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Trois-Rivières and Bécancour: finding affordable housing, getting around, registering children for school, accessing healthcare and discovering local life. You will find every step explained clearly, one at a time.