Trois-Rivières

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 45 to 60 minutes north of Trois Rivières, depending on which entrance you use (Saint Mathieu du Parc or Saint Jean des Piles). Winter activities: cross country skiing...

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 target Tro...

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 resid...

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 Carte Cité. This rechargeable card lets you buy single tickets or...

UQTR and Cégep de Trois-Rivières — university life in the Mauricie region.

The UQTR, founded in 1969, has over 15,000 students (15,129 for the 2026 2027 year). Its main campus is in Trois Rivières, with satellite campuses in Drummondville, Terrebonne, Joliette and L'Assomption, plus additional facilities in Quebec City and Longueuil. Recognized for programs in kinesiology, podiatry, chiropractic, nursing and engineering. The Cégep de Trois Rivières has over 4,000 stud...

Enrolling your child in school in Bécancour: the Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine, required documents, the welcome class and school transport.

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 their ...

Housing in Bécancour: the rental market, Quebec's standard lease, where to look for an apartment and tips for settling in a small town.

Bécancour offers one of Quebec's most affordable rental markets, though rents here have risen along with the rest of the province. Budget on average $970 to $1,350 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. ...

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...

Settling in Bécancour, industrial and residential city facing Trois-Rivières.

Bécancour sits in the Centre du Québec region, facing Trois Rivières. It has about 15,000 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 Édouard de...

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 al...