Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Trois-Rivières, Canada
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1.6 km
15 m
Experience Trois-Rivières in Canada in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in Trois-RivièresSight 1: Édifice Ameau
The Ameau Building is a commercial building located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. This ten-storey building built in 1929 is considered the first skyscraper in Trois-Rivières. It was cited as a heritage building by the city of Trois-Rivières in 2012.
Sight 2: Manoir Boucher-De Niverville
The Boucher-De Niverville Manor is a historic residence located at 168 Bonaventure Street in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. Built in the mid-17th century, it is one of the few buildings in Trois-Rivières that dates from the French regime. It was classified as a heritage building on March 30, 1960.
Sight 3: Fort Trois-Rivières National Historic Site
Fort Trois-Rivières was a 17th-century wooden fort in New France. It was built between 1634 and 1638 by the Sieur de Laviolette.
Sight 4: Galerie d'art du Parc
The Galerie d'art du Parc is a contemporary art exhibition centre located at 864, rue des Ursulines, in Trois-Rivières, Mauricie tourist region, Quebec (Canada). It occupies the manor of Tonnancour, a national historic site. It is a museum institution accredited by the Quebec Ministry of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women.
Sight 5: Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes is an urban park in Trois-Rivières located in the Trois-Rivières heritage site. The park has been classified as a heritage building by the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Sight 6: Manoir de Tonnancour
The Manoir de Tonnancour is a building located at 864, rue des Ursulines, in Trois-Rivières, Mauricie tourist region, Quebec. It currently houses the Galerie d'art du Parc, an accredited exhibition centre. Since 1966, it has been classified as a heritage building by the Government of Quebec.
Sight 7: Maison Georges-De Gannes
The Georges-De Gannes House is a house located on Rue des Ursulines in Trois-Rivières. It was classified as a heritage building in 1961 and is located in the Trois-Rivières heritage site.
Sight 8: Maison Hertel-De La Fresnière
The Hertel-De La Fresnière House is a house located on Rue des Ursulines in Trois-Rivières. It was classified as a heritage building in 1961.
Sight 9: Maison Blanche
The White House is the oldest part of the Ursuline monastery in Trois-Rivières. Its construction began in 1699 and the building was subsequently enlarged several times. Since 2017, it has been classified as a heritage building by the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Sight 10: Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières
The Old Prison of Trois-Rivières is a former prison located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the museum complex of the Pop Museum, which offers a guided tour. This place was used as a prison between 1822 and 1986.
Sight 11: Musée Pop
The POP Museum is located in downtown Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The museum complex includes the main building as well as the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières.
Wikipedia: Musée québécois de culture populaire (FR), Website
Sight 12: Cimetière Saint-James
The Saint-James Cemetery is an Anglican cemetery located on Saint-François-Xavier Street in Trois-Rivières. It was classified as a heritage building in 1962.
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