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A site known to Jacques-Cartier since 1535, Trois-Rivières takes its name from the three channels formed at the mouth of the Saint-Maurice River. Founded in 1634 by the Sieur de Laviolette, it is North America’s second oldest French-speaking city. Trois-Rivières was for many years a key fur trading post. Starting as an industrial city based on the iron and logging industries, it went on to become a university and port centre and is now a dynamic tourist destination buzzing with energy and vitality.
Dotted with classified monuments and buildings, the historic district displays captivating examples of eighteenth-century architecture. Strollers will delight in discovering the various panels and plaques scattered throughout the area that provide information on the city’s history. A place where history and culture are tightly intertwined, Trois-Rivières showcases its urban charm and cultural character through the many workshops, art galleries, museums and concert halls that underscore its distinctive character.
Another important site, the Forges du Saint-Maurice, preserves the remains of Canada’s first ironworks. The Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site indeed brings back the story of the first industrial community that was established, during the French regime, in the heart of an economy based mainly on the fur trade, logging and agriculture. The production of cast-iron and iron objects, required for military and domestic needs, lasted for a period of over 150 years.
Trois-Rivières also hosts an international racing event (Trois-Rivières Grand Prix) which takes place on a temporary circuit in the streets of Trois-Rivières. Series: Nascar Canadian Tire, Grand-Am Cup, Star Mazda, Formula 500, Canadian Touring Championship, Atlantic Championship.
Source: Tourisme Québec
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