Sights in Trois Rivières
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En Prison
Unquestionably the most intriguing museum is En Prison, an exhibit housed in an 1822 prison that remained open for business until 1986. Ex-cons bring the harsh realities of the lock-up vividly to life during 90-minute tours that include a stop at dark and dank underground cells known as 'the pit.' The prison exhibit is affiliated with the adjacent Musée Québécois de Culture Populaire, which has a renowned regional folk art collection and changing exhibits, often with a quirky pop culture bent.
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La Domaine Joly de Lotbinière
La Domaine Joly de Lotbinière, a stately museum between Trois-Rivières and Québec City, was built for Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière (1849–1908), a premier of Québec. This is one of the most impressive manors built during the seignorial period of Québec and has been preserved in its late-19th-century state. The outbuildings and huge cultivated garden are a treat, and the café serves lunch and afternoon teas.
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Musée Québécois de Culture Populaire
Musée Québécois de Culture Populaire is one of the most interesting stops in the area. Its changing exhibits cover the gamut from folk art to pop culture, delving into the social and cultural life of the Québécois. Recent exhibits include a quirky show on the social significance of garage sales and woodcarvings of birds commonly sighted in the area.
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Ursuline Museum
In Trois-Rivières, Rue des Ursulines is worth exploring, with its picturesque homes (some of which are now B&Bs) and its unseen history, which you can learn about in the Ursuline Museum. Founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639, the museum has a fine collection of textiles, ceramics, books and prints related to Catholicism. Frescoes adorn the chapel.
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Cathédrale de l'Assumption
Church fans should also make a beeline to the colossal Cathédrale de l'Assumption, a soaring neo-Gothic confection with exquisite sculpture and intricate Florentine stained-glass windows.
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Croisières/Cruises
Croisières/Cruises runs various cruises, mostly 90-minute spins on the St Lawrence and St Mauricie Rivers ($22). The cruises depart from the landing docks at the foot of Rue des Forges.
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Sanctuaire Notre Dame du Cap
In nearby Cap de la Madeleine (take bus 2), located about 4km northeast of the center, the grand Sanctuaire Notre Dame du Cap looks like a spaceship sitting on a launch pad. Up to 1660 worshippers can congregate underneath the dome while being serenaded by a giant Casavant organ. A Marian shrine with a miracle- performing statue draws believers all year-round.
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Musée des Ursulines
For a slice of the town's religious history, stop at the Musée des Ursulines. The former hospital founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639 forms a pretty backdrop for the fine collection of textiles, ceramics, books and prints related to religion. Beautiful frescoes adorn the chapel.
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Les Forges-du-Saint-Mauricie
About 7km northwest of the center (take bus 4), Les Forges-du-Saint-Mauricie is a national historic site preserving the 18th-century birthplace of the Canadian iron industry. Costumed guides take you around the grounds and into the blast furnace, while a sound-and-light show reveals the daily operations of Canada's first ironworks.
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