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Consult - Tourisme Trois
Thematic TOUR GUIDE 2016-2017 Québec STLOU IS E AV ON 58 NT UR E 5 21 51 e la ed Ru se Fos nne te-A eS Ru Adm. du port de Trois-Rivières Rue du Fleuve Parc Langevin 61 35 Parc du Platon 34 18 45 Parc de la place d'Armes Gare Maritime 66 36 62 42 Rue des 26 41 65 43 63 38 rcotte Terrasse Tu Tunnel 37 Promenade du Parc Portuaire Parc Hertel 83 52 57 64 67 39 40 44 Musée des 6 7 25 Ursulines U rs u lines 8 Parc du jardin des Ursulines Rue de l’Hôpital e Ru Édifice du Bourg du 29 Parc Sacré-Coeur 47 Parc des 46 68 Gouverneurs Rue St-Pierre Collège Marie-del’Incarnation Rue de la Poudrière 4 27 82 Rue St-Louis 1 a Cr Postes Canada 77 Édifice Capitanal Rue St-Jean 76 15 17 75ig ine nto t-A eS Ru 71 ier asn R-L Rue OT EN 73 79 E R NT E EC AM -D RE 78 80 81 s Rue des Caserne 72 2 RU 74 Le Patrimoine on iss ad eR Ru 3 Place la Mauricie S GE Orléans Express R FO ux ea ad eB Ru 69 Vielle prison Rue St-François-Xavier Parc Maurice-L.Duplessis S DE CH O T- R beth lisa te-É eS Ru pe hilip St-P Rue 85 48 55 87 E ES RU au ure eB Ru YE DR EN ÉR AV EL Terminus d’autobus STTR Centre des Congrès et Hôtel Delta art eH Ru RU ES RG EO T-G ES RU ED ER RU 86 Maison de la culture 13 60 Avenue des Draveurs E Hôtel Gouverneur Parc BlandineNeault Rue Hart Rue Hart Musée québécois de culture populaire Trois-Rivières sur Saint-Laurent Rue Hertel UR 49 22 Rue St-Paul Parc Champlain Palais de justice Parc de la promenade Hart Rue Ste-Cécile T EN AV ON EB RU 19 Salle J.-A.- 20 lain mp ha eC Ru Cimetière St-James Rue de Tonnancour Rue St-Vallier ES RU E RUE LAVIOLETTE édrale ath aC el ed Ru RG FO ais erv eG Ru ier aur eL Ru Parc Victoria Hôtel de ville Complexe de Léry Rue des Commissaires Rue Ferland le rvil ive eN Ru S DE CH 28 Service Canada L’Adresse sur le fleuve Rue du Haut-Boc Cathédrale de l’Assomption Thompson AL OY Pl BO EB on iss ad eR Ru E AL OY ER Place Royale Parc-école St-Philippe et Mond'Ami Technocentre 70 Rue St-Sévère Place du Centre RU is en t-D eS Ru r livie t-O eS Ru Drave urs RU Manège Militaire Rue Ste-Geneviève E RU O T- R RU Rue Charlevoix Rue du Collège 84 s re tai lon Vo es ed Ru ES F LE EL EB in Bolv Rue RU LE IL EU Technoparc ace du Rue St-Prosper 24 56 16 Aven ue de s BE 199 Placette des Forges Centre d’innovation des systèmes 88 LL E RU Rue St-Paul E EF Rue Ste-Angèle TE Montréal Rue E LL UI n rro Fe e Ru Parc Ferron uise -Lo Ste Rue Ste-Julie RI UE r ie th au G Centre St-Joseph CSSS de Trois-Rivières R 9 30 59 Musée Pierre-Boucher Rue Ste-Ursule G AR e Ru e Ru an oje Pr HE ÈC FL LA Parc-école St-Paul Parc Béliveau Séminaire St-Joseph Rue St-François-Xavier M E- Cimetière St-Louis Rue St-Martin Rue St-Thomas ré ono t-H eS Ru ST RU Rue du Père-Frédéric Rue Ste-Cécile E FF UE RUE CHAMPFLOUR E RU Rue de Lafont O 11 12 33 54 RUE LAVIOLETTE Ancienne gare ferroviaire U PL BOUL. DU ST-MAURICE 199 Rue Buteux 10 Fresque de Trois-Rivières E Musée Père Frédéric 31 BOUL. DU ST-MAURICE Rue Nérée-Duplessis S DE e m ro ES od RG ipp FO l’H . UL BO de 53 70 Rue Cartier e Ru UL. Piscine Parc Cartier Parc du Pont-Duplessis Rue St-Benoît Hangar no 1 Stationnement les soirs de spectacles Amphithéâtre Saint Lawrence River 14 50 Boréalis Saint-Maurice River Ch em in d es Ba BO ign UL eur .D UC s AR ME L Aven ue A Parc-école du MEES Rue Jean-Nicolet e tad uS ed Ru Salon de Jeux 23 Rue Ste-Julie Hippodrome 3R NAUX BOUL. DES CHE Rue Monseigneur-Cooke Rue la Potherie 1 re A venu e 32 Rue Nicolas-Perrot Stade Fernand-Bédard Ready? Go! With your guide in hand, you will be all set to expand your knowledge in a city bustling with excitement! Most of these tours can be done on foot ( ), while some require more mobility ( ). Consult the folding map to orient yourself more easily. Enjoy your visit! LEGEND Parking Motorcycle parking Tourist Information Office Hospital Chemin du Roy Park Cycling 06 ARTS Circuit Exhibition locations, artist studios, and public works of art. 08 100 % CULTURAL Experience Discover new experiences stimulating all the senses . . . It's your move! 10 POETRY Circuit A circuit of over 400 poetry plaques on walls around the city and several landmarks in the world capital of poetry. 12 RELIGIOUS Heritage Tour The places on this tour trace the rich heritage of religious communities. 14 HERITAGE Trail Tour the Old Trois-Rivières heritage site to discover the architecture and history of the second francophone city founded in North America. Viewing spot Water features Stopping place Trois-Rivières Tourist Information Office 1457 rue Notre-Dame Centre Trois-Rivières (Quebec) G9A 4X4 819 375-1122 - 1 800 313-1123 tourismetroisrivieres.com #TRes3R Cover photos: Mathieu Dupuis, Étienne Boisvert, Oli Croteau. Inside: Mathieu Dupuis, Étienne Boisvert, Michel Julien, Francois Pilon-Buzz Production, GLOB Photo, Oli Croteau, Dany St-Arnaud, Symptôme Créa-comm, Jean-Sébastien Saint-Pierre. 17 MUSEUM Circuit A dozen exceptional museums to discover one by one or with the Trois-Rivières Museums Pass. 20 ARCHEOLOGICAL Circuit A series of archeological sites tracing the past of Trois-Rivières, occupied since prehistory. 23 SHOPPING Tour Given the many delightful establishments, you will be sure to find souvenirs and exceptional pieces. 1 THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE CAPE A TRULY BEAUTIFUL SITE! An extraordinary place where nature, history and spirituality meet. Enjoy a unique experience in discovering : • the historic church dating from 1714 • the great basilica and its stained glass windows Come walk in our gardens, in the shade of century-old trees. Join our Assumption Festival, August 7 to 15, 2016 Catering, accommodations and souvenir shop are available. Our Lady of the Cape Shrine 626 Notre-Dame Street East Trois-Rivières G8T 4G9 819 374-2441 - www.ourladyofthecapeshrine.com EXHIBITION From June 17, 2016 to January 28, 2018 200, rue Laviolette Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6L5 www.culturepop.qc.ca DIFFERENTLY...... TROIS-RIVIÈRES Learn more about the history of TroisRivières as well as the basics of navigation aboard the AML Suroît. Admire the incredible view on the downtown area, the port, the Laviolette Bridge, Notre-Dame-du-Cap Shrine, St-Quentin Island and the mouth of the St. Maurice River. DEPARTURES: Jusqu’à 3 départs par jour DURATION: 90 min RATE: $ 29.95 per adult BOARDING: Port of Trois-Rivières Family Promotion $59.90 2 adults & 2 children* + taxes 1 855 353.3289 croisieresaml.com *Certaines conditions s’appliquent. Prix et horaires sujets à changements sans préavis. ©Photos : Shutterstock, Pascal Duschesne. 6 RELIGIOUS ARTS TOUR Circuit 10 6 tour takes you from one art gallery to another. Along the way, you will discover public artwork and artist studios. ATELIER PRESSE PAPIER EMA – EXPÉRIENCE MÉTIERS D’ART 1 >> 73 rue Saint-Antoine - 819 373-1980 pressepapier.ca Atelier Presse Papier is an art centre dedicated to contemporary print. It gives professional artists a place and the means to develop their research, creativity, production, and dissemination in the field of printmaking. PATRICIA KRAMER, PAINTER 2 3 SUITE SOIXANTE 9 >> 858 rue Laviolette – 819 376-4459 museepierreboucher.com A program of permanent and temporary exhibits in three exhibition halls highlights various aspects of the region’s historical and artistic heritage. FRESQUE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES 10 >> Côte Plouffe This impressive realistic and trompe l’oeil fresco painted on 760 square metres contains memories, atmospheres, and historical moments of the city since its founding. 4 >> 60 rue des Forges, 819 841-0900 suite60.net Enjoy a drink in a lounge ambiance while admiring the works of art, and let yourself be carried away by this place of meeting and creation. This place has it all, including a beautiful and peaceful back terrace in the heart of downtown. CENTRE D’EXPOSITION RAYMOND-LASNIER 8 These spaces offer a variety of public works of art, such as the many stained glass windows made under the direction of world-renowned professional artist Jean Beaulieu. He is the inspiration behind the bold concept of the Art-Go workshops, carried out with street youth. MUSÉE PIERRE-BOUCHER >> 1571 rue Badeaux - 819 374-0652 Facebook/Bar-lEmbuscade Embuscade Café-Galerie's vocation is to promote contemporary art and alternative culture. It is also an arts- and music-oriented meeting place. Exhibits of renowned and emerging artists, open every day for over 30 years! 7 >> 802 rue des Ursulines – 819 840-7890 emametiersdart.ca EMA presents over 30 professional artisans from the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions at the Maison Hertel-de-la-Fresnière, which is rich in history and culture. You will find original pieces made out of wood, ceramic, leather, metal, textiles, and glass. JARDIN DES URSULINES AND HARBOURFRONT PARK >> 819 909-6513 patriciakramer.ca Presented at the Hexagone resto-lounge at the Delta Hotel in Trois-Rivières, Patricia Kramer's exhibit features over 35 semi-abstract paintings suggesting natural or urban landscapes whose horizon conveys a feeling of freedom. She paints live regularly. EMBUSCADE CAFÉ-GALERIE 6 >> 864 rue des Ursulines - 819 374-2355 galeriedartduparc.qc.ca Founded in 1972 and housed in a historic building, this gallery brings contemporary art and heritage together in one place. ARTS Circuit GALERIE D’ART DU PARC For visual arts lovers, this 5 Maison de la culture de Trois-Rivières >> 1425 place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville - 819 372-4611 cer-l.com An important component of the Maison de la culture, it presents every year over 12 exhibits of contemporary and current art by professional and PAULINE-JULIEN CULTURAL CENTRE 11 >> 150 rue Fusey - 819 693-2627 ccpj.ca Multidisciplinary centre presenting about a dozen visual arts exhibits and as many performing arts performances every year. CENTRE D’ART TIRELOU 12 >> 2821 rue Notre-Dame Est – 819 374-1420 centredarttirelou.com In an enchanting environment, the workshop provides a place for creating, experimenting with, and learning visual arts. emerging artists from all over the world. Every time you come see us, it's like it's the first time. 7 14 14 15 100 % CULTURAL Experience 13 15 8 Discover new experiences for all the senses! You can touch, see, taste, hear, and feel Trois-Rivières culture. VISIT AND EXPERIENCE A PRISON! MUSÉE QUÉBÉCOIS DE CULTURE POPULAIRE 13 FIRST SHIFT >> 200 rue Laviolette – 819 372-0406 culturepop.qc.ca In the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, guides (some of whom are ex-convicts), will take you on a tour of this 19 th century prison to show you what prison inmates' daily life was like and the extreme conditions they lived in. Visiting the cells and confinement areas will be sure to shock you. THE TRAIL OF THE FORGOTTEN BORÉALIS 14 >> 200 avenue des Draveurs - 819 372-4633 borealis3r.ca Passage 5 S stimulates all the senses: hearing, smell, taste, touch, and sight. In three stations, discover both modern and technical elements and old artifacts. Go ahead! Smell the sometimes strong odour emitted by factories, observe fibre under a microscope, and touch the rarely used consistency of papermaking pulp. And that is not all . . . Thanks to a unique device that simulates heat, humidity, and rumbling noises, you will be able to imagine the working conditions of factory workers of the past. 100 % CULTURAL Experience PASSAGE 5S | BORÉALIS 14 >> 200 avenue des Draveurs - 819 372-4633 borealis3r.ca Inspired by the sound walks of Manhattan and Paris, the First Shift urban tour will carry you off to the world of the first shift of employees of CIP, once the largest paper mill in the world. Featuring sounds, testimonials, anecdotes, and photograph archives, this tour tells the story of the factory and its neighbourhood. At the heart of the Ste-Cécile neighbourhood, First Shift lasts 50 minutes (2 km). 14 >> 200 avenue des Draveurs - 819 372-4633 borealis3r.ca Located within a former industrial site turned museum, the vaults of Boréalis are an exceptional and unique place in Canada! In this mysterious place, you can walk the Trail of the Forgotten, a rally where, with a flashlight, you will discover writings in fluorescent ink on the walls! They will unveil the history of this old factory. 14 THE LAMPLIGHTER PRODUCTIONS CONTE EN T 15 >> Reservations: 819 375-1122 information: 819 269-5895 allumeurdereverberes.com See the history of the City of Trois-Rivières come alive. As darkness falls, the curtain rises on tales from the past. Follow the lamplighter as he guides you through the darkness with his lights, stories, and mischief. More than just a historic tour, this interactive walk encourages groups of 4 to 30 participants to take part in the stories, becoming the actors and directors. ENIGMA, IMMERSIVE GAMES 16 >> 1920 rue Bellefeuille - 819 690-4376 herole.ca Enigma has two themed rooms that reproduce the realistic and stimulating atmosphere of an action or mystery movie. In each room, between five and ten participants have sixty minutes to accomplish a mission by performing a combination of tasks and attempting to solve a series of enigmas. experienceculturelle.ca 9 RELIGIOUS POETRY TOUR Circuit 10 As original as the festival that 21 >> 1425 place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Visit this poetry space! Many collections are available from Quebec and elsewhere in several languages in this library’s cozy poetry salon. inspired it, the Promenade de la poésie marks out a path where words are celebrated by being displayed on the ESPACE GÉRALD GODIN walls of the city. This is a walk that allows walkers to soak up the soul of Trois-Rivières. CIRCUIT INTÉGRAL 17 >> At the corner of des Casernes and du Fleuve streets. We have selected about 100 of the 400 existing plaques with poetry excerpts, making up a 90-minute tour. PROMENADE INTERNATIONALE DE LA POÉSIE 18 >> Harbourfront Park Reception Area This walk, which begins at the Harbourfront Park, groups together 103 poems in French and in 22 other languages, allowing visitors to read poetry in various languages. BOX OF POEMS >> Place Alphonse Piché Respecting the inspiration that can arise at any time and strategically located near the Monument to the Poet, the Box of Poems is part of the permanent facilities to collect poems from people passing by. These poems are installed every year on the cord of poems at the beginning of October at the International Poetry Festival. Will you leave a small part of yourself? MONUMENT TO THE POET >> Corner of Hart and Bonaventure streets. Like Alphonse Piché and Gatien Lapointe, Gérald Godin is one of the most important figures in Quebec poetry who lived, worked, and wrote in Trois-Rivières. Among others things, he was the minister responsible for implementing the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101). These names are now part of the place names of the city, transforming certain places into permanent symbols of poetry in Trois-Rivières. POETRY HOUSE 23 >> 1497 rue Laviolette Inaugurated in 2001, this house welcomes foreign poets in residence who come to discover Quebec. It is also the headquarters of the Federation of International Poetry Festivals, whose mission is to introduce Quebecers to poets from Quebec and around the world. MOULIN SEIGNEURIAL DE POINTE-DU-LAC 19 22 POETRY Circuit POETRY SALON AT THE GATIEN-LAPOINTE LIBRARY 24 >> 11 930 rue Notre-Dame Ouest Longing the St-Charles River and its basin, the poets' path comprises a dozen stations paying tribute to deceased poets. Every year, a new panel is unveiled as part of the International Poetry Festival. 20 >> Place Alphonse Piché In the heart of downtown, this monument is the first in the world to honour the world’s poets. Symbolically, the mayor of Trois-Rivières accompanied by the Festival, poets and the people of Trois-Rivières - embody and formalize this tribute by laying a wreath at themonument each February 14, on Valentine’s Day. This yearly event has been carried out since its inception, and Trois-Rivières is the only place to make this gesture. 17 11 28 28 33 RELIRELIGIOUS GIOUS Heritage TOUR Tour 25 ED GUID U TO R $ 12 RESERVATION REQUIRED FOR GROUPS Information: Tourist Information Office 819 375-1122 participated in the development of Trois-Rivières on several levels. They were significantly involved in the cultural and social life of the city, through their omnipresence in education and social services. On this tour, MONUMENT DU SACRÉ CŒUR DE JÉSUS that symbolize this page in Trifluvian history. SÉMINAIRE SAINT-JOSEPH 25 >> 734 rue des Ursulines Established in 1697, the Ursulines were the first community for women in Trois-Rivières, and they took possession of their monastery three years later. For years, the Hotel-Dieu arranged within the cloister served as a general hospital. The community closed it in 1886 to devote itself to the education of young girls. Numerous additions were added over the years. The former hospital was converted into a museum in 1982 (see number 57 on page 19). RÉCOLLETS MONASTERY AND ST. JAMES CHURCH 26 >> 811 rue des Ursulines Having arrived in Trois-Rivières in 1693 to run the missions, the Récollets, a branch of the Franciscan Order, proceeded to build the convent in 1742 and the church in 1754. This establishment was used as a hospital, a store, a courthouse, a prison, and a place of worship for Protestants. The church was dedicated to St. James in 1830. MONUMENT DES FRÈRES DES ÉCOLES CHRÉTIENNES 27 >> Corner of Saint-Pierre and Saint-François-Xavier Streets This monument, located just steps from the imposing prison, marks the location of the De La Salle Academy run by the Frères des Écoles chrétiennes (Brothers of the Christian Schools). Burned in 1973, it was the largest public school in the city. CATHÉDRALE DE L’ASSOMPTION DE MARIE 29 >> Place Pierre-Boucher The monument dedicated to the worship of the Sacré Cœur is located at the site of the old parish church built out of stone in 1710. It was badly damaged during the great fire of 1908. you will discover various places URSULINES MONASTERY 28 >> At the corner of Royale and Bonaventure streets A Holy Door is installed at the Trois-Rivières Cathedral and will be there until November 20, 2016. For Christians, passing through the Holy Door is a strong symbol: it is their way of welcoming Christ and indissolubly agreeing to follow the path of love on Earth and in the afterlife. From Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 28 >> Corner of Royale and Bonaventure streets This neo gothic cathedral, a work by architect Victor Bourgeau, was opened for worship in 1858. Completed in 1954, the windows, designed by master glassmaker Guido Nincheri, illustrate the litanies of the Virgin. The organ, considered one of the largest in Quebec, boasts 5,751 pipes. Celebrations take place every day. Self-guided tours. RELIGIOUS Heritage Tour HOLY DOOR The religious communities 30 >> 858 rue Laviolette This diocesan seminary has been at the current site since 1874. The fire of 1929 spared only the chapel, which is part of the new building. It is a precious jewel of Quebec’s religious heritage. The classical course was given until 1968 in this building, which has also housed a museum since 1895 (see number 59 on page 19). MUSÉE DU PÈRE FRÉDÉRIC-JANSSOONE 31 >> 890 boul. du Saint-Maurice Father Frédéric Janssoone was a French Franciscan missionary who came to Trois-Rivières in 1888. He was directly involved in developing the pilgrimages to the Our Lady of the Cape Shrine. At its official opening, he witnessed the "Miracle of the Eyes" of the Virgin Mary. Upon his death in 1916 at the age of 77, he was beatified by Pope John Paul ll in 1988. KERMARIA DAUGHTERS OF JESUS HOUSE 32 >> 1193 boul. Saint-Louis Originally from Brittany, the Daughters of Jesus have been active in education since their arrival in 1902; they opened, among others, the Jardin de l’Enfance, the Val Marie School, and the Keranna secondary institute. In 1929, they took over the management of the Cooke hospital-sanatorium to treat patients stricken with tuberculosis. OUR LADY OF THE CAPE SHRINE 33 >> 626 rue Notre-Dame Est This shrine to the Virgin Mary, or Marian shrine, is considered one of the largest in North America. Its little sanctuary, built in 1714, is the oldest completely preserved stone church in Canada. Pilgrimages to this shrine began in the 19 th century. Inaugurated in 1964, the current basilica is decorated with remarkable stained glass, the work of Dutch master glassmaker Jan Tillemans. Masses are celebrated every day. 13 44 40 RELIGIOUS HERITAGE TOUR Trail 47 47 35 39 14 The historic district of TroisRivières, with its rich and evocative history and its 18 th century architecture, reveals its charms and its contribution to the development of Quebec. Begin your tour where it all began. MONUMENTAL STAIRCASE 34 >> Where It All Began Begin your walking tour at the foot of the monumental staircase, where Trois-Rivières was founded. In fact, this is where the first trading post was set up by Laviolette, the founder of Trois-Rivières, in 1634. Trace the history of the city by following the important facts engraved on the steps until you reach the sommet du Platon. LE PLATON 35 >> The Origins of Trois-Rivières In the beginning, the Aboriginals considered this location strategic, as it was elevated and jetted out into the river, making it a perfect spot for trade and for seeing the enemy. It was on this same mound that Laviolette erected the first building in 1634, which he surrounded with a palisade. TERRASSE TURCOTTE 36 Toward the end of the 20 th century, a public park was put up on the Platon near the governor's house, and the construction of the Terrasse Turcotte in 1869 further encouraged the business elite to socialize on the Platon. HARBOURFRONT PARK 37 >> du Fleuve Street A true window onto the river, the Harbourfront Park is the perfect place to relax and take in a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence, the port, and Laviolette Bridge. At 800 Parc Portuaire, stained glass windows represent great figures in the history of Trois-Rivières. You may also access additional content by visiting the mobile version of our website MOBILE VERSION tourismetroisrivieres.com 38 >> Corner of St-François-Xavier and Terrasse Turcotte streets Erected as part of the city's 300th birthday celebrations, this monument pays tribute to Pierre Gauthier de Varennes, Sieur de la Vérendrye (1685-1749), and to other Trifluvians who explored various territories on the continent. Look behind the pedestal of the bust to discover the inscription engraved in the stone. Jean-Jacques Cuvelier is the sculptor, R. Jaffray, the founder, and Ernest L.-Denoncourt, the architect. Radisson and Médard Chouart Des Groseilliers discovered Lake Superior and Hudson's Bay. Nicolas Perrot explored the Mississippi and the American Mid-West. The sons of Pierre Gauthier de Varennes and of Lavérendrye discovered the Rocky Mountains. URSULINES MONASTERY HERITAGE Trail MONUMENT TO SIEUR DE LA VÉRENDRYE AND TO OTHER TRIFLUVIAN DISCOVERERS 39 >> 784 rue des Ursulines Arriving in 1697 with the mission to educate and nurse, the Ursulines founded a convent in Trois-Rivières and took possession of the current monastery in 1699. The building was expanded several times over the years, as shown by the façade, which features elements borrowed from different eras. A dome looks down on the chapel, and the sundial adorns the western wall of the monastery. The garden providing access to the Ursulines Monastery was used as a vegetable garden. The monastery has been a cloister, a school, and a hospital. MAISON HERTEL-DE-LA-FRESNIÈRE 40 >> 802 rue des Ursulines Classified as a historic building in 1961, this house owes its name to the illustrious Trifluvian family of Joseph-François Hertel de la Fresnière, nicknamed the"hero"due to his military exploits. The house is a fine example of the urban architecture in style in the 1820s. Notice the fireproof headwalls on each side. RÉCOLLETS ST. JAMES HERITAGE SITE 41 >> 811 rue des Ursulines The Récollets settled in Trois-Rivières in 1692. They built a chapel and a presbytery out of wood in 1742 and 1754, respectively. In 1776, the Récollets abandoned their parish and their convent, because there were not enough settlers, so the site has had many uses over the years. The British government then took possession of it. In 1823, the buildings were ceded to the Anglican Church, which consecrated the site under the name of St. James. The site was recognized as a historic site in 2003. The site has had many uses: hospital, prison, courthouse, Protestant place of worship, and depot for medical material. 15 HERITAGE Trail MAISON DE GANNES 42 834 rue des Ursulines Who was Georges de Gannes? A major in the French Navy who had the house built but did not live in it very long. This house, inspired by French architecture, was built in 1756. Since then, there have been several owners, including the ironmaster of the Forges du Saint-Maurice, Pierre-Olivier de Vézin. In 1961, it was designated as a historic monument. Private residence. MÉDART CHOUART DES GROSEILLIERS 43 >> 863 rue des Ursulines On the site of this house resided, in the 17th century, Médart Chouart Des Groseilliers, fur trader, explorer, and one of the discoverers of Lake Superior (1652-1664) and Hudson's Bay (1682-1684). Along with Pierre-Esprit Radisson, he founded the powerful Hudson’s Bay Company, the oldest trading company in the country. MANOIR DE TONNANCOUR 44 >> 864 rue des Ursulines Who was René Godefroy de Tonnancour? A Crown prosecutor, civil and criminal lieutenant-general of Trois-Rivières, and owner of the Tonnancour seigneurie in the Pointe-du-Lac district. This imposing manor designated as a historic monument in 1966 is hard to miss! Originally built in 1723, the manoir de Tonnancour was seriously damaged in 1784 during a fire, and Judge Deschenaux began its reconstruction in 1795. The building then became a barracks for military officers, a presbytery and bishop's palace, a religious house, and a school. The manor, listed as a historic building in 1966, is now occupied by the Galerie d’art du parc, a contemporary art exhibition centre. PLACE D’ARMES 46 >> Corner of des Ursulines and des Casernes streets At the entrance of Old Trois-Rivières, in the parc des Gouverneurs, a plaque pays tribute to Pierre Boucher. Appointed militia captain in 1651, he distinguished himself during a major Iroquois attack in 1653. He served as governor of Trois-Rivières from 1654 to 1667 and was the first Canadian ennobled by Louis XIV in 1661. 16 MANOIR BOUCHER DE NIVERVILLE 47 48 >> 168 rue Bonaventure manoirdeniverville.ca Erected in 1668 and expanded in 1729, the manor is the oldest building in the city. The manor is named after Joseph-Claude Boucher de Niverville, an officer, seigneur, superintendent, and recipient of the SaintLouis Cross. He inherited the manor when his fatherin-law died in 1761. It was designated as a historic monument in 1960 and restored in 1972. Take a break in the garden where the statue of Maurice Le Noblet Duplessis, Premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and from 1944 to 1959, was erected. CHAMPLAIN PARK 49 >> Corner of Bonaventure, Hart, and Royale streets The Hart family owned the land where Champlain Park is currently located and sold it to the city in 1869. Between 1882 and 1967, there was a booth where bands played, and Radisson Street used to cross the park. There is also an artistic bench to honour the memory of the artist Godro. The Town Hall, the Maison de la culture, the library, and the Salle J-Antonio-Thompson are also located there. 45 >> des Ursulines Street In the colony's infancy, this park was conceded to Algonquin Chief Charles Pachiriny and was used for the fur trade and evangelization by the Jesuits. As of 1751, military exercises were held, hence the name Place d'Armes. The Russian-made cannon dating back to 1828 was in all likelihood brought back by the Trifluvian soldiers who served under the British flag during the Crimean War. PARC DES GOUVERNEURS PLACE PIERRE-BOUCHER >> des Casernes Street Three monuments were erected at the entrance of the historic district: In the centre, an obelisk, the Flambeau, has represented the legacy of Trifluvian youth since 1934. On the right stand the Sacré-Cœur and the vestiges of the first parish church of 1710 and of the cemetery. On the left, the monument des Braves was dedicated to the soldiers who died during the two world wars of the 20 th century. A fountain and water jets are surrounded by reminders of the foundations of the first parish church of 1710, of the cemetery associated with it, and of the palisade. > CHEMIN DU ROY The first drivable road in North America was built between 1731 and 1737. Linking Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, and Montreal, it ran along the St. Lawrence River and allowed travellers to cover the distance in two days at a gallop! Therefore, Trois-Rivières was a place to stop for the night, half way. You can drive along this panoramic route by following the signs from one village to the other. lecheminduroy.com 50 60 MUSEUM Circuit 55 50 56 17 MUSEUM Circuit VISIT WISELY . . . WITH THE MUSEUMS PASS VISIT WISELY WITH THE MUSEUMS PASS >> Museums Pass points of sale: Practical, simple, and economical, the Museums Pass allows you to visit 12 museums in the city for free, when it suits you and without any time limits. With the Museums Pass, you can also enjoy other benefits, such as access to tourist buses, a parking permit for downtown, and an entry for a chance to win a $150 prize. - Tourist Information Office - All partners of the Museums Pass - Most accommodations in Trois-Rivières - Libraries in the City of Trois-Rivières >> To get the most out of the Museums Pass - Get a Museums Pass and visit the attractions by presenting the designated coupon in return for access to the site or a promotional value; - Use the Museums Pass when it suits you, with no expiration date, but within the opening periods for certain seasonal attractions; - Participate in the draw for the work of art by entering at the Trois-Rivières Tourist Information Office. - One Museums Pass per adult. Children 6 and under can accompany you for free; - Attractions being closed or exceptionally free does not entitle users to a reimbursement of the Museums Pass, and is not the responsibility of Tourisme Trois-Rivières. Nonrefundable and non-redeemable for cash. 50 BORÉALIS Centre d’histoire de l’industrie papetière GALERIE D’ART DU PARC Manoir de Tonnancour >> 200 avenue des Draveurs - 819 372-4633 borealis3r.ca Make many discoveries at Boréalis, a major attraction in the Mauricie! Visit this former industrial site and learn about forestry, the log drive, lumberjacks, and old worker neighbourhoods. Tour a unique underground reservoir, make paper, and stimulate all your senses. In addition, the "First Shift" urban tour will carry you off to the world of employees of CIP, once the largest paper mill in the world. Admire the view of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers from an outside terrace and a lookout tower. Do you have what it takes to be a papermaker? >> 864 rue des Ursulines - 819 374-2355 galeriedartduparc.qc.ca Housed in a heritage site in the heart of the historical district, the gallery presents a dozen exhibitions and events annually that reflect the diversity of contemporary art. Discover the rich artistic universe of creators from Quebec and elsewhere and let yourself be seduced by the Manoir de Tonnancour and its historical charm! CENTRE D’EXPOSITION RAYMOND-LASNIER 51 >> 1425 place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville - 819 372-4611 cer-l.com The Centre is a key feature of the Maison de la culture de Trois-Rivières. It presents over 12 contemporary art exhibitions a year by professional and upcoming artists from all over the world. 18 - Enjoy parking downtown by picking up a parking permit at the Trois-Rivières Tourist Information Office FORGES DU SAINT-MAURICE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 52 53 >> 10 000 boul. des Forges 819 378-5116 / 1 888 773-8888 pc.gc.ca/forges Remains of the first iron company in Canada, these forges were established in 1730 and were operated for over 150 years. Self-guided tours of the Grande Maison and the blast furnace interpretation centres, sound and light show with a model of the village, and a walking tour. 54 >> 555 rue Notre-Dame Est - 819 372-4623 maisonrocheleau.ca Located a few steps from the Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, the Maison Rocheleau is a valuable witness to the history of the city's eastern district. Built in 1742 and recently restored, it features an exhibit that presents the building's architectural evolution, historical facts, and the history of its occupants and of local residents. Look carefully: The modern materials used to build it bring out the original structure. Can you tell the difference between authentic and contemporary? MANOIR BOUCHER-DE-NIVERVILLE 55 >> 168 rue Bonaventure - 819 372-4531 manoirdeniverville.ca Did you know that, in the 18th century, people ate onions to avoid getting a cold? The Vie Bourgeoise, les dessous de la mondanité in New France exhibit sheds light on the life of our ancestors: political context, clothing, manners, customs . . . You will even discover some recipes from this era to try at home! At the oldest manor in Trois-Rivières, you can also enjoy activities, conferences, and historical tours, as well as a temporary archeological exhibit. MOULIN SEIGNEURIAL DE POINTE-DU-LAC 58 >> 574 rue Saint-François-Xavier - 819 371-5290 #2760 Housed in the armoury of Trois-Rivières, the Trois-Rivières Military Museum is the museum of the 12 th Armoured Regiment of Canada, founded in 1871. It features a permanent exhibit on the military history and heritage of Trois-Rivières, Canada, and abroad. A thematic exhibit will be presented in the summer: Open daily from mid-June to mid-August. PIERRE-BOUCHER MUSEUM 59 >> 858 rue Laviolette – 819 376-4459 museepierreboucher.com Founded in 1895, the museum is housed in the Séminaire de Trois-Rivières. Every year, it presents a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, conferences, workshops, guided and hands-on tours, meetings with artists, and visits of the schools. MUSÉE QUÉBÉCOIS DE CULTURE POPULAIRE 60 >> 200 rue Laviolette – 819 372-0406 culturepop.qc.ca Visit the dynamic and bold exhibits of this museum, which is accessible to the entire family. Not to be missed: BDQ: Quebec comic book art, "Flesh and muscle, The Phenomenon of Québec Strongmen," "Toys Throughout History," and "Rodolphe Duguay: contemporary looks." 56 >> 11 930 rue Notre-Dame Ouest 819 377-1396 recitsquifontjaser.com This flour mill dating back to the seigniorial period houses two exhibits: "Maître meunier" (master miller) reveals the daily lives of millers and many secrets of their trade. "Farine de bois 2.0" (sawdust) explores the adjacent sawmill and offers a glimpse into the lives of our region’s woodworkers. MUSÉE DES URSULINES TROIS-RIVIÈRES MILITARY MUSEUM MUSEUM Circuit MAISON ROCHELEAU DITE “MANOIR DES JÉSUITES” OLD PRISON OF TROIS-RIVIÈRES 60 >> 200 rue Laviolette – 819 372-0406 culturepop.qc.ca Classified as a historical monument, the Old Prison offers the “GO TO JAIL!” visit experience. Guides take you through a visit of the site to witness what life in prison was like. A visit to the confinement cells will be unforgettable. You will be able to leave with a prison record, including a photo and fingerprints. 57 >> 734 rue des Ursulines - 819 375-7922 musee-ursulines.qc.ca Established in 1697, the Ursulines were the first community for women in Trois-Rivières, and they have left their mark on the city’s academic and religious history. The museum presents thematic exhibits every year, exhibits in the former refectory, and a guided tour of the historic chapel. 60 53 19 19 68 ARCHEOLOGICAL Circuit 64 63 65 20 68 Occupied since prehistory, Trois-Rivières is a site with strong archeological potential. By itself, the heritage site boasts 85 archeological sites! While on this tour, discover the traces of the history of Trois-Rivières. CENTRE D’ART DES RÉCOLLETS ST.JAMES THE PLATON 61 >> (CcFd-18) One of the sites where the city was founded, du Platon has a rich history. However, most of the remains of its occupation perished during its construction between 1850 and 1918. In 2011, archeological digs carried out to the south-west of the Flambeau revealed a pit dating back to the French regime containing several fragments of household items, as well as 18th century artifacts related to food. TERRASSE TURCOTTE 62 >> (CcFd-21) Terrasse Turcotte has been coveted since the period of New France. In fact, the first palisade constructed around 1650 partially covered this area. The archeological digs of 1983 and 2008 uncovered remains of the 19 th and 20 th centuries, such as an old train track and a supporting wall of the dock, but not traces of the first palisade. The slope of the terrace was also used as a vast open dump for much of the 19 th century, providing archeologists with many artifacts. LA VÉRENDRYE PARK 64 >> (CcFd-28) From 2013 to 2016, an archeological site took shape in the lower yard of the Ursulines Monastery. Remains of a laundry room built in 1701 were uncovered, as was the base of a special building: the loges des insensés. In fact, the Ursulines of TroisRivières were responsible for treating the insane until 1845. Digs were also conducted while the infrastructure of the monastery's main building was being repaired. They uncovered remains from the 19 th century, notably the latrines and the foundations of the kitchen, and interventions were made to save the archeological data disturbed during the repairs. ARCHEOLOGICAL Circuit URSULINES MONASTERY 65 >> (CcFd-31) During its renovation in 2014, the Centre d’art des Récollets St.James was the site of preventive archeological digs with the aim of minimizing the impact of the work on the remains and artifacts. The digs revealed two types of foundations, those of the first chapel, built at the beginning of the 18th century, and those of an unknown building. PLACE D’ARMES 66 >> (CcFd-19) From the first surveys conducted in 1983, the researchers received confirmation that the Place d'Armes site had strong archeological potential. In fact, indigenous people resided sporadically on the site, and the first European settlers lived there. From 2006 to 2008, digs revealed rubble dating back to the French regime. It was from the foundations of the residence of Jacques Aubuchon (1617-1701), master carpenter, and Barthélémy Bertaut (1623-?), master arquebusier. In both cases, the remains of their 17th century houses were uncovered, as well as several everyday objects. Artifacts left by indigenous people during the period of first contact, prehistory, were also uncovered. 63 >> (CcFd-20) La Vérendrye Park was named in honour of the Trifluvian Pierre Gauthier de Varennes, Sieur of La Vérendrye, discoverer of the Canadian West. This is where the family residence, which belonged to his father, René Gauthier de Varennes, governor of Trois-Rivières, was located. The archeological digs from 2009 to 2011 revealed the masonry of certain walls of the Varennes house. >> Borden Code: This code, made up of letters and numbers, is a recording system used by Canadian archeologists. It is based on the geographical coordinates of the territory and is used to delimit the archeological sites. 21 ARCHEOLOGICAL Circuit MANOIR DE TONNANCOUR AND PARISH 67 >> (CcFd-15) Before the Manoir de Tonnancour was built, René Godefroy (1669-1738) built a house on the current Parc des Gouverneurs site. Digs conducted in 1977 revealed the foundations of the Godefroy family's first residence, which was built before 1704. In addition, the manoir de Tonnancour site, which also includes the parish, was explored in 2011 before Place Pierre-Boucher was rebuilt. This work revealed remains of the first parish church of 1710 and of its cemetery, as the commemorative markings on the ground evoke, which we can see on Place Pierre-Boucher. PLACE PIERRE-BOUCHER 66 FORGES-DU-SAINTMAURICE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 68 >> (CcFd-12) First iron industry of Canada, the Forges du Saint-Maurice site has enormous archeological potential. This is why the largest archeological site in the country was set up on this land between 1973 and 1976. While the buildings of the old industrial village had been destroyed or displaced over the years, the ground contained several remnants of the French regime and the beginning of English settlement. Masonry foundations, boiler rooms, whips, and several other artifacts comprise this vast archeological collection. >> (CcFd-18) In 2011, while Place Pierre-Boucher was being rebuilt, a large archeological site occupied the entrance to the Trois-Rivières heritage site. Though previous analyses had led us to believe that the ground had been disturbed, the strong historical potential of the site required us to intervene. As expected, the layers dating back to the French regime had been largely eradicated in the 19 th century. MANOIR BOUCHER DE NIVERVILLE 70 69 >> (CcFd-14) The Manoir Boucher de Niverville was the site of archeological digs in 1971 during its restoration. In addition to uncovering several original Euro-Quebec artifacts, the digs allowed for the dating of the transformations the building underwent throughout its history. These foundations from 1668 officially make the manor the oldest house in Trois-Rivières. You can visit this historic site located 20 minutes away by car from downtown Trois-Rivières, at 10 000 Boulevard des Forges. 64 Check out the mobile version to discover some of the artifacts that were found on the site! MOBILE VERSION tourismetroisrivieres.com 66 ARTEFACT PICTURES 63 Bibelot, fine hard porcelain - date unknown 64 Jesus statuette, animal bones - date unknown 66 English coin, copper metal - 1782 66 Ring, copper and glass - 1750-1780 22 64 Fireplace, white clay pipe - after 1840 71 >> 1539, rue Notre-Dame Centre The boutique Atelier A.T.D. offers an impressive collection of recycled garments, vintage and new, hand-made jewellery and accessories, and much more. You will also be able to make your custom adjustments and creations! MARCHÉ NOTRE-DAME 72 SHOPPING Tour BOUTIQUE ATELIER A.T.D. >> 1522, rue Notre-Dame Centre The Marché Notre-Dame is a small local grocery store offering products from the Mauricie. There is also a food area offering excellent sandwiches, soup, and homemade salads, always fresh daily and cooked with foods from the market. You will find everything for your daily needs, as well as for a great gift. 85 BOUTIQUE CINQ CONTINENTS 73 >> 1468 rue Notre-Dame Centre The Boutique Cinq Continents has been the standard in downtown Trois-Rivières for the past 50 years! A wide selection of jewelry from Quebec and elsewhere, of gifts, of home decor, and of unique, original, and timeless garments. LA MERAKI 74 >> 1484 rue Notre-Dame Centre The La Meraki boutique and workshop presents unique handmade or limited-series finds from here and elsewhere. The creations sold at the boutique are chosen for their originality, the quality of their workmanship, or their overall appeal. It also offers creative workshops for children as well as adults. SHOPPING Tour TROIS-RIVIÈRES SOUVENIR SHOP 83 75 >> 1457 rue Notre-Dame Centre - 819 375-1122 The Tourist Information Office souvenir shop offers a variety of exclusive items from the TRès TroisRivières product line. This is a great opportunity for you to pick up original souvenirs for the kitchen, business, and travel, as well as a wide array of regional products. OLIV 76 >> 75 rue des Forges Oliv is a unique shop offering an array of highquality olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Our team will have you taste all our products to help you make your choice. Over 60 flavours are available. Experience superior olive oil! LE BRUN EN VILLE 77 >> 1411 rue Notre-Dame Centre Travel back in time at the original "Le Brun en ville" general store. This typical general store reflects the history of downtown Trois-Rivières and that of the Balcer building that houses it. 23 SHOPPING Tour PETIT B. 78 >> 1400 rue Notre-Dame Centre A gourmet boutique whose mission is to provide you with little sweet treats. It boasts a huge candy and jujube counter with over 100 varieties, delicious Belgian chocolates, a wide selection of coated chocolates, local maple products, cotton candy, and traditionally made popcorn, as well as a panoply of gift ideas. CHAUSSURES GAÏA EMA EXPÉRIENCE MÉTIERS D’ART 79 >> 1356 rue Notre-Dame Centre Chaussures Gaïa is the most in boutique between Montreal and Quebec City. You will find the most trendy shoe and purse brands, such as Puma, Lacoste, Adidas, Eject, and many others. You will find the perfect fit! BOUTIQUE CHEZ LOUISE PAUL 80 >> 110 rue Bonaventure The bijouterie Gilles Alarie offers an array of brand name jewelry and watches, dials, and wall and grandfather clocks. Jewelry created on site. You will find the perfect souvenir! 81 >> 940 rue Notre-Dame Centre Book store, gift shop, relaxing music, stones, stone lamps, statuettes, purses made from recycled fabric, light summer clothing, and more. L’Étoile Dorée is the only complete new-age boutique in the Mauricie! Their specialties: incense, Feng Shui, and chimes. MAISON GRIFFIN DÉCOR 82 >> 182 rue Saint-François-Xavier - 819 374-6022 Unique items, high-quality furniture, lamps, sculptures, and cloth. The boutique offers products from various trips of the couple Michon & Morrissettte, which will add a winning ambiance to your decor. 87 86 >> 353 rue des Forges The boutique Nomade sells clothing by designers from Quebec and elsewhere. It also sells jewelry, decorative objects, and trendy accessories with a fair trade approach. Original discoveries await you! DON QUICHOTTE ELLE & LUI 87 >> 1287 rue Hart If you are on the lookout for fashion trends, a distinguished style, and a unique experience in Trois-Rivières, then the Boutique Don Quichotte is your fashion destination! It offers a wide selection of urban-style garments for men and women, as well as trendy accessories. FRIPERIE SPORTIVE ACCÈS SPORT 88 >> 676 rue Champflour - 819 371-0377 A boutique where you can find a wide variety of sports equipment for all seasons. In addition to the many articles for sale, we offer free snowshoe and bicycle rentals. >> To consult the complete directory of the stores in downtown Trois-Rivières, go to sdctr.qc.ca 24 85 >> 343 rue des Forges A ladies’ wear shop that gives you the opportunity to be unique with a wide range of clothing at affordable prices. You will find world-renowned brands. One visit is all it takes! BOUTIQUE NOMADE L’ÉTOILE DORÉE 84 >> 623 rue Laviolette, Trois-Rivières In this trendy boutique, you will find high-quality second-hand clothing, the latest accessories, jewelry, and refined gifts and decorations. VÊTEMENTS L BIJOUTERIE GILLES ALARIE 83 >> 820 rue des Ursulines EMA Expérience Métiers d’art is a boutique, an exhibition hall, and a place of experience and creation presenting over 30 professional artisans from the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions. It is located in maison Hertel-de-la-Fresnière, which is rich in history and culture. You will find original wood, ceramic, leather, metal, textile, and glass pieces. Come and discover local creations. ITALIAN AND EUROPEAN CUISINE Located at the corner of Laviolette and Hart streets in downtown Trois-Rivières, next to a beautiful park with ancient trees, the restaurant has been preparing food in a wood-fired oven for more than 30 years. THE AROMA OF FOOD COOKING OVER A WOOD FIRE IS SURE TO WHET YOUR APPETITE! Table d’hôte for two only $90 including a bottle of wine (not valid with other promotions) 329 rue Laviolette - Trois-Rivières - 819 373-3686 - aufourabois.ca Thursday - Friday - Saturday from July 14 to August 13, 2016 Friday - Saturday from September 2 to 24, 2016 Upon reservation at the Tourist Information Office - 819 375-1122 Buffet du Sieur de Laviolette BUFFET - RESTAURANT Choose from 150 dishes Lunch and dinner - 7 days a week - Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 819 373-2200 6500 boul. 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