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...