Vacations, activities and going out
Activities and Attractions
Celebrating its 375 years of history and culture this year, the Mauricie sparkles with a vivacious mix of cultural activities. Large-scale artistic events fill the agenda, famous names from the world of dance meet and mingle and poets arrive from the four corners of the globe to celebrate their art in Trois-Rivières, designated poetry capital of the world by none other that Félix Leclerc.
Marvel at spectacular shows combining acrobatics, special effects, theatre and music. Enjoy contact with artists delighted to share their passion with visitors in one of the many art galleries found at random on downtown streets.
Archives du Séminaire de Trois-Rivières
Although the archives of the Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières belongs to a prestigious teaching institution founded in 1860, it was not until 1918 that the archives centre took on an importance all of its own when a young priest, Albert Tessier, was assigned to the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - All year long -
Boréalis, Centre d'histoire de l'industrie papetière
A major new tourist attraction in the Mauricie. BORÉALIS features fabulous experiences through international and interactive exhibitions! The Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibiion Center offers you thematic activities based on the Saint-Maurice River, the forest, the log drive. the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Activités Vacances et Culture - Cultural & experience tourism - Cultural experience - Family Activities
Centre Anne-Stillman-McCormick
Interpretive guides will be happy take you into the wonderful world of Anne Stillman McCormick, novelized by author Louise Lacoursière. Rich banker James A. Stillman, president of the National City Bank, accuses his wife, Anne Stillman, who has owned an estate in Haute-Mauricie... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal - Museums -
Centre d'exposition Léo-Ayotte
Open year-round, the Centre presents visual arts exhibitions by professional artists, along with scientific, heritage and educational exhibitions. From May 23 to October 2, 2011, Histoires fantastiques, mythes et légendes de chez nous takes you on a journey into the world of... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Art galleries - Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities -
Centre d'Interprétation de la Traite des Fourrures et Circuit du Coureur des Bois
Step back into the region’s history and visit a trading-post where actor-storytellers share secrets of the fur trade, the oldest business activity in the country. Have fun joining in the quiz game on the “coureur de bois” tour, and explore the hiking trails of the Parc des... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Cultural & experience tourism - Family Activities - Museums -
Centre et Circuit Félix-Leclerc
Relive some of the pages of Québec’s history and culture. Actor-storytellers lead you on a tour of Félix Leclerc’s home town, from its early days to the present. Visitors will get to know the city the way he did as a child. The Félix-Leclerc centre and tour are based on... ( Next )
Sectors activities : City tours - Cultural & experience tourism - Museums -
Église la Visitation-de-la-Sainte-Vierge
This church was rebuilt in 1882 over the walls of the former church, which was erected in 1844 and destroyed by fire. It houses sculptures by Léo Arbour, one of Canada’s great religious artists. In the church choir, visitors can admire nine paintings done in 1915-1916 by the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation de Champlain
Built in 1879 by the architect-entrepreneur Gédéon Leblanc, the church is the fourth to be used in the parish. The fine frescoes adorning the vaulted ceiling and the walls are the work of the painter François-Xavier-Édouard Meloche (Montréal 1855-1914).Nine magnificent old... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Chemin du Roy - Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - All year long
Église Saint-François-Xavier de Batiscan
Built in 1866 by the architect Zéphirin Perreault de Deschambeault, the church is one of the oldest plasterwork churches left in Québec. The main altar, the side altars, the pulpit and sounding board, neo-gothic in style, are remarkable for their exuberance of design and rich... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
Église Sainte-Anne
Built in 1855, this church was designed by the Montréal architect Casimir Coursolles, who took his inspiration from the Notre-Dame Church in that city.The gothic arches, rose windows and two steeples are all hallmarks of the gothic style, imparting to the Sainte-Anne church the... ( Next )
Sectors activities : Churches, shrine and religious tourism - Cultural & experience tourism - Free sites & attractions - Seasonal -
