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Once the world's pulp and paper capital, Trois-Rivieres still thrives at the center of Québec's transportation network and at the gateway of pristine outdoor recreation. This port was founded at the mouth of the Saint-Maurice River in 1634, making it the second-oldest city in Canada. Vibrant echoes of that heritage can be experienced during tours of Old Trois-Rivieres, replete with 18th-century buildings and flavor. Visitors also enjoy the Quebec Museum of Folk Culture. Cruises ply the riverways, while Harbourfront Park is the site of daytime waterfront strolls along multi-level pedestrian walkways and electric nightlife buzzing between cafes, bistros, and clubs. Throughout the year, festivals celebrate the arts.
There are several points of interest in the city that recall nearly 400 years of history. From the Turcotte Esplanade, visitors may look out over the beautiful Saint-Laurent. On rue des Ursulines is the St. James Anglican Church, originally built in 1699 as the Recollet Monastery. In 1776 the American Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold made the monastery their headquarters during their march on Québec. The nearby Ursuline Convent contains a museum and art gallery.
The Gothic Cathedral has unusually fine stained-glass windows. The De Tonnancour House, dating to the early 18th century, is the oldest house in the city, now restored and featuring arts and crafts displays. The Cathedrale de Trois-Rivieres is an impressive Gothic Westminster-style cathedral with huge stained-glass windows. Across the Saint-Maurice River in Cap-de-la-Madeleine is Notre-Dame-du-Cap, an important pilgrimage site with a small stone church and a large basilica noted for its stained-glass windows.
Seven miles north of the city is Les Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Park, where you can see the remains of an old ironworks. Founded in 1730, this forge was the first heavy industry in Canada.
The Tourism and Information Bureau is located at 1457 rue Notre-Dame Centre, (800) 313-1123.
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