Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières sits halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, in the heart of the Mauricie, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. It is one of the oldest cities in North America and home to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). The city offers one of the most affordable housing costs in Quebec and a diversified job market. Its bus network, the STTR, links the neighbourhoods to the university and downtown. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Trois-Rivières: finding affordable housing, getting around with the STTR, accessing UQTR and student life, and getting through winter in the Mauricie. Whether you arrive to study or work, you will find every step explained one at a time.
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Sources: Statistics Canada · 2021 census
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 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...
August 8, 2026 · 5 min
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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. Trois-Rivières offers one of t...
August 8, 2026 · 4 min
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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 resid...
August 8, 2026 · 4 min
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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 ($4.00), but the fare is cheaper with the Carte Cité ($3.60 a trip from its electronic purse). This...
October 19, 2026 · 6 min
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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 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...
August 8, 2026 · 4 min
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