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Things to see in Trois-Rivières (Canada): 38 places and when to go
Trois-Rivières is a city in Canada with around 120,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Nature (8), Temples (7). The best known are Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica, Assumption Cathedral and Nicolet Bird Sanctuary. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 46.35, -72.5499
- Population
- About 120,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Nature (8) · Temples (7) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (7) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 135 km as the crow flies
What to see in Trois-Rivières
The places in and around Trois-Rivières, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Notre-Dame-du-Cap BasilicaCatholic basilica in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada4.5 km
- Assumption CathedralRoman catholic cathedral in Quebec825 m
- Nicolet Bird SanctuaryMigratory bird sanctuary of Canada located in Quebec21 km
- Forges du Saint-MauriceArchaeological site of Trois-Rivières, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada10 km
- Fort Trois-RivièresFort in Quebec, Canada1.2 km
- Léon-Provancher Ecological ReserveNature reserve in Quebec, Canada6.9 km
- Marcel-Léger Ecological ReserveEcological reserve of Quebec9.2 km
- Chapelle funéraire Montour-MalhiotChurch building in Quebec, Canada13 km
- Cimetière Saint-JamesCemetery in Quebec, Canada843 m
- Édifice LampronBuilding in Quebec, Canada841 m
- Église de la Visitation-de-la-Sainte-ViergeChurch building in Quebec, Canada13 km
- Église Saint-Léon-le-GrandChurch building in Quebec, Canada30 km
- Trois-Rivières stationRailway station in Trois-Rivières, Canada173 m
- L'Enfilade-de-Maisons-en-Brique-Rouge-de-YamachicheHistoric district in Yamachiche, Quebec, Canada23 km
- maison DufresneHouse in Trois-Rivières, Quebec13 km
- Maison Louis-Léon-Lesieur-DesaulniersBuilding in Quebec, Canada23 km
- Nérée-Beauchemin HouseHouse in Yamachiche, Quebec, Canada23 km
- Évêques-de-Trois-Rivières MausoleumChurch building in Quebec, Canada1.9 km
- Moulin à vent de Trois-RivièresBuilding in Quebec, Canada1.9 km
- Moulin seigneurial de TonnancourBuilding in Quebec, Canada13 km
- Old Trois-Rivières PrisonFormer prison (1822-1986) in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, designed by François Baillairgé, now a museum976 m
- Édifice AmeauBuilding in Quebec, Canada1.1 km
- Galerie d'art du ParcArt gallery in Trois-Rivières, Quebec1.2 km
- maison BlancheBuilding in Quebec, Canada1.2 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- History: Maison Georges-De Gannes, Hertel-De La Fresnière House, Philippe-Verrette House, Trois-Rivières Armoury, Boucher-De Niverville Manor, de Tonnancour Manor
- Museums and art: maison Rocheleau, Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec, Musée Pop
- Nature: Place d'Armes, Refuge faunique de Pointe-du-Lac, Réserve naturelle du Boisé-du-Séminaire
- Food and drink: Brasserie Dépareillée, Vignoble Le Fief de la Rivière
When to go to Trois-Rivières
The best time to visit Trois-Rivières is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebBest time10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:35
- JulBest time15:15
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. In May, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Trois-Rivières
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Shawinigan12 places26 km
- Deschambault-Grondines6 places47 km
- Drummondville5 places52 km
- Joliette, Quebec7 places77 km
- Saint-Raymond5 places80 km
- Canton de Melbourne5 places83 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Trois-Rivières?
The best known: Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica, Assumption Cathedral, Nicolet Bird Sanctuary, Forges du Saint-Maurice, Fort Trois-Rivières. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Trois-Rivières?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Trois-Rivières?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 135 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Trois-Rivières as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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