Hello ! We're Julie Boulianne and Laurie Therrien, real estate brokers with Sutton Alliance. We work in the heart of the charming Trois-Rivières region, which we love and know so well.
This picturesque city attracts many people because of its highly appreciable quality of life, its economic dynamism and its cultural and social richness. Situated between the majestic St. Lawrence and Saint-Maurice rivers, it offers nature lovers a haven of modernity in a green setting.
What's more, the community is warm and welcoming, offering a friendly atmosphere in which to live and work. Welcome to our home!
When was Trois-Rivières founded?
Founded in 1634 by the French, it is one of Canada's oldest cities. Its strategic position between Montreal and Quebec City has made it an important social, commercial and industrial crossroads. Over the centuries, it grew from a modest trading post to a prosperous municipality, thanks in particular to the maritime industry and a thriving commercial port. In the 19th century, industrialization transformed it into a major manufacturing center for textiles, paper, metallurgy and wood processing.
Today, Trois-Rivières is a modern city that has preserved its rich heritage while looking to the future. In addition to traditional industries, we've seen the growth of the service sector, including retail, tourism and education. As in many regions of Quebec, the city has also seen growth in the information technology sector. Finally, it is home to a number of healthcare establishments, medical research centers and health-related educational institutions.
Here are a few sites that tell part of the story of Trois-Rivières:
Trois-Rivières' old prison : The prison is in excellent condition and is one of the city's most popular attractions. The area around the prison also offers superb photo opportunities. Source : Pop Museum.
Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site : Located at 10,000 boulevard des Forges, near the Saint-Maurice River, this site is a vestige of the industry of New France. Stop by to discover memorabilia from Canada's first smelting industry, and admire metal parts made at the Forges in the past. Source : patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca
The Hertel-De La Fresnière House is located on rue des Ursulines in Trois-Rivières. This national historic house houses an art gallery, a craft store and a small museum with temporary exhibitions. It was designated a heritage building in 1961. Source : patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca
Facts and figures about Trois-Rivières
- Area : 333,7 km2
- Population in 2023 : 142, 598 inhabitants, ranked 8th in Québec
- Households: on average, 2 persons per household
- Family: 33% are couples with children at home, 18% are single-parent families
- Owners/renters: 56% of the population own their home, 44% rent
- Spoken language: 98% of inhabitants claim to speak French
- Educational institutions: 28 elementary school, 7 secondary schools, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
- Parks: Trois-Rivières has some 100 parks and green spaces scattered across its territory - ecological areas, adapted play areas, training modules, play modules, parks, dog parks, etc.
- Sports: 31 tennis courts, 34 outdoor skating rinks, over 150 km of bicycle paths, hundreds of km of nature trails, several sites for windsurfing, dinghy sailing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddling and kitesurfing.
- Pools: 7 outdoor pools, 2 indoor pools, 10 spray parks and, you'll be surprised, family beaches on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
The Ile Saint-Quentin family beach is a place to relax in the heart of a superb park. It offers an ideal setting for families, with fine sand, clear waters and a safe swimming environment. This beach offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and natural beauty of the park, with a view of the Laviolette Bridge. Source : https://ilesaintquentin.com/
Les Îles des Trois-Rivières: There are three major islands. The largest is Île Saint-Christophe, considered central. This island is home to military and recreational facilities, including a golf club and a canoe-kayak club.
For its part, Île Saint-Quentin is mainly dedicated to recreation, offering trails, a marina, swimming pool, beach, picnic areas and playgrounds, with winter activities such as slides and skating rinks.
And Île de la Potherie (Caron Island) has an industrial vocation, once housing a sawmill and now the Kruger Wayagamack paper mill.
What are the neighborhoods of Trois-Rivières?
The city of Trois-Rivières is divided into 14 electoral districts. But when we talk about neighborhood life, we're really referring to the six sectors formed by the towns prior to the 2002 merger. Here's a brief description of these six sectors, each with its own history, character and attractions.
Boundaries of former municipalities before the 2002 amalgamation
Trois-Rivières
This is the oldest and most densely populated part of the city, with around 49,000 inhabitants. The first part corresponds to the historic downtown area, where you'll find the cathedral, the port, the Musée des Ursulines, the Musée québécois de culture populaire and the Port Park. The second part lies between the Saint-Maurice River and the airport, and ends where boulevard des Forges becomes chemin Marcotte. It is also home to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Les-Rivières shopping center. The Trois-Rivières area is home to numerous shops, restaurants, bars and festivals.
Cap-de-la-Madeleine
This is the easternmost sector of the city, with a population of around 33,000. It's known for its Marian shrine, the largest in Canada, and the second largest in North America, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Founded in 1888, the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap attracts 430,000 visitors a year. It's also a residential and commercial area, with peaceful, leafy neighborhoods, shopping centers and industrial parks. It's also home to the Parc de l'île Saint-Quentin, a natural island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River.
Sainte-Marthe-du-Cap
This area is located in the southeast of Trois-Rivières, and is home to several drinking water wells that supply the city. It is the city's smallest sector, with around 8,000 inhabitants. It lies to the northeast of the Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector. It's a quiet, rural area, with farms, orchards and vineyards. It's also a tourist and gastronomic area, with the Mauricie wine route, which brings together several local wine and cider producers.
Saint-Louis-de-France
This is the northernmost sector of the city, with around 14,000 inhabitants. It is bordered by the Rivière Saint-Maurice and the Rivière aux Glaises. It's an industrial and commercial area, with several metallurgy-related companies, such as Alcoa and Rio Tinto Alcan. It's also a cultural and educational area, with the Centre culturel Pauline-Julien, which hosts shows and exhibitions, and Collège Laflèche, a private college.
Trois-Rivières-Ouest
This is the westernmost part of the city, with around 24,000 inhabitants. It is mainly residential, with recent, modern neighborhoods, but also rural and agricultural areas. It's a family and sports area, with several schools, parks, bike paths and golf courses. It's also home to Parc Laviolette, with its panoramic view of the Laviolette Bridge and the St. Lawrence River. Kruger, the region's largest private employer, and the new District 55, which will house boutiques, department stores, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues such as the Colisée Vidéotron.
Pointe-du-Lac
This is the southernmost sector of the city, with a population of around 6,500. It lies on the shores of Lake Saint-Pierre, a widening of the St. Lawrence River classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It's a historic and heritage area, with buildings dating back to the 18th century, such as the church, presbytery and windmill. It's also a natural and recreational area, with beaches, marinas, hiking trails and water sports. A beautiful part of the country!
What are Trois-Rivières' commercial streets?
Trois-Rivières is a dynamic and welcoming city, offering a variety of shopping opportunities. Whether you're looking for local products, trendy clothing, sporting goods or objets d'art, you'll find plenty of choice in the city's commercial arteries and shopping centers.
Trois-Rivières' commercial arteries play an essential role as centers of life. Their abundance and diversity attract large numbers of visitors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
More importantly, they act as a magnet for a variety of human activities, be they recreational, commercial or festive. This was clearly demonstrated this summer during the Trois-Rivières en Blues event, where numerous restaurants enriched the experience by becoming mini blues music venues.
Here are a few examples of commercial arteries in Trois-Rivières:
Just a stone's throw from the St. Lawrence River, downtown Trois-Rivières comes alive! Every evening, it vibrates to the rhythm of its festivals, its many restaurants and bars, not to mention its concert halls. Source : Tourisme Trois-Rivières.
Des Forges Boulevard
Stretching over a distance of 18.3 km, it follows a north-south trajectory parallel to the Saint-Maurice River, beginning at the Forges du Saint-Maurice, which was Canada's very first industrial establishment, and stretching to downtown where it meets Rue des Forges. Easily accessible from Highway 40, Boulevard des Forges is home to many points of interest, including Parc de l'Exposition, Hippodrome de Trois-Rivières, the main campus of Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Centre commercial Les Rivières, and a variety of service stores, boutiques and restaurants.
Forges Street
An extension of boulevard des Forges in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières, it is truly the epicenter of the city. With its picturesque character, this summertime pedestrian street is brimming with charm. It's dotted with original boutiques, art galleries, bookstores and top-quality restaurants.
Saint-Maurice Boulevard
Located in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières, it runs on an east-west axis, starting at the Duplessis Bridge and following the Saint-Maurice River to rue Champflour, near the Trois-Rivières train station, a short distance of 1.4 km. This boulevard is easily accessible from Route 138, also known as Chemin du Roy. You'll find a variety of shops, including a bookstore, Dollarama, SAQ, auto mechanics, pet shop and more. In addition, Boulevard du Saint-Maurice is home to several fast-food restaurants, medical clinics and even a museum, offering a variety of options for local residents and visitors alike.
Gene H. Kruger Boulevard
Formerly boulevard Saint-Olivier from 1923 to 1948, then boulevard Royal from 1948 to 2004, honors the memory of Gene H. Kruger. In the 1950s, he led the transformation of the family business into a manufacturing giant, making it one of the largest paper companies in the world. As a segment of Route 138, this boulevard runs along the St. Lawrence River from Trois-Rivières to Trois-Rivières-Ouest, up to the Laviolette Bridge and Highway 55. The boulevard is the site of the Kruger company and is home to a number of shops, in particular brand-name stores. Carrefour Trois-Rivières-Ouest dominates the area, offering a diverse range of stores and boutiques for local residents and visitors.
The main advantage of shopping malls is that they bring together a variety of stores, offering consumers a wide range of products and brands under one roof, making comparison shopping and quick purchases easy. What's more, Trois-Rivières shopping centers are often equipped with modern infrastructure, dining and entertainment zones, offering a complete shopping experience. Here are the three main shopping centers in Trois-Rivières:
Centre Les Rivières
It's the city's largest shopping center, with over 140 boutiques, a cinema, a food court and a supermarket. It features brands such as H&M, Zara, Sephora, Best Buy and Sport Experts. It's a shopping center located on the east side of the city, on Boulevard des Forges, with over 50 boutiques, a supermarket and a Canadian Tire. Brands include Reitmans, Ardène, Stokes, Jean Coutu and SAQ.
Carrefour Trois-Rivières-Ouest
It's a shopping mall on the west side of town, with over 70 boutiques, a movie theatre, a food court and a Walmart. Brands include Winners, Old Navy, Dollarama, Staples and Canadian Tire.
District 55
District 55 is an urban development located at the intersection of highways 40 and 55 in Trois-Rivières. Construction began in spring 2021, and will cover an area of 11 million square feet. An 800,000-square-foot commercial zone will be the gateway to District 55, housing boutiques, department stores, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities. The new city will also feature a residential dimension, with the construction of numerous condos, townhouses and semi-detached homes. It will feature a linear park as well as a central park. You'll also find the new Colisée Vidéotron, its activities and 4,395 seats. The local field hockey team, the Trois-Rivières Lions, began its 2023-2024 season there on October 20.
What are the main sites to visit in Trois-Rivières?
Trois-Rivières is an attractive tourist destination for a number of reasons. Firstly, it boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, with heritage buildings, museums, festivals and cultural events all year round. The city is also set in a beautiful natural region, with parks, hiking trails, lakes and rivers to explore.
What's more, it's a city renowned for its gastronomy, with a variety of restaurants offering local and international cuisine. Finally, it's easily accessible from Montreal and Quebec City and other outlying regions, making it an ideal destination for day trips or extended weekends.
Here are a few suggestions of our own:
- The Old Prison of Trois-Rivières : A guided tour of this former prison is a fascinating experience for history buffs.
- Boréalis : This interactive museum is dedicated to the history of the paper industry and is ideal for families.
- Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap : This religious sanctuary is a popular place of pilgrimage and offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River.
- Harbour Park : This riverside park is an ideal place to stroll and enjoy the view of the St. Lawrence River.
- Forges du Saint-Maurice : This historic site is an excellent place to learn more about the history of the region and the iron industry.
- Laviolette Park : This riverside park offers a breathtaking view of the Laviolette bridge and is an ideal place to relax.
- Quebec Museum of Folk Culture : This interactive museum offers an immersive experience of Québec popular culture.
- Trois-Rivières Christmas Market : This event takes place every year at the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap, from December 9 to 10.
- Dugré Gardens : This family-run farm offers fresh, local produce and a fun farming experience for children.
- Île-St-Quentin Park : This picturesque island is an ideal place to relax and soak up the sun. The municipal beach is located here.
What are the most popular events in Trois-Rivières?
There are many interesting events taking place in Trois-Rivières throughout the year. Here are a few of the most popular:
- FestiVoix : An annual music festival in June featuring local and international artists.
- Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières : A motor racing event held every summer since 1967.
- Exposition agricole : An annual event showcasing local agriculture and local produce.
- Festival international de poésie : An annual festival celebrating poetry in all its forms.
- Festival international Danse Encore An annual contemporary dance festival held in July.
- Trois-Rivières en blues : An annual blues music festival in August featuring local and international musicians.
- Salon du livre : An annual event that brings together authors, publishers and readers to celebrate literature.
- Biennale internationale d’estampes contemporaines : A contemporary art exhibition held every two years (next event: Summer 2025).
- Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie : An annual canoeing competition held every September.
- Sunsation : An annual electronic music festival held in June at Parc Laviolette.
In fact, there's so much to do in Trois-Rivières that we can't possibly list them all. For more information, there's the Bureau Information Touristique Trois-Rivières website. This digital hub is an excellent source of information for exploring the city and its surroundings.
Why buy a property in Trois-Rivières?
Buying a property in Trois-Rivières has many advantages. As we've just outlined, you'll be immersed in a city rich in history and culture. In terms of education, it boasts quality schools, colleges and a university, making it an ideal place for families. Its economy is diversified, offering employment opportunities in various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology and tourism.
Last but not least, the safety and friendliness of Trois-Rivières make it a great place to live, where residents can enjoy a high quality of life while being close to nature and all urban amenities.
But is it enough? Of course not! What's more, the cost of living here is also affordable compared to other major Canadian cities. In an article by Maïlys Kerhoas, the Webzine Narcity reports that residents of the Trois-Rivières municipality enjoy an affordable cost of living.
Total cost of living (2023)
Sept-Îles
32 358,00 $
Gatineau
32 358,00 $
Montreal
32 252,00 $
Quebec
31 104,00 $
Sherbrooke
28 767,00 $
Trois-Rivières
27 358,00 $
Saguenay
27 047,00 $
According to Maïlys Kerhoas, Trifluvians live in the second most affordable city in the province of Quebec in terms of housing/rental costs ($8,023 per year: including rent, electricity and tenant insurance). They/elles profit also best cost for transport in commun (average de 870$ per year). For vacations ($1,297) and non-reimbursed health care ($1,577), the budget is the same as in Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Sept-Îles and Saguenay, but lower than in the two big cities. Source : Narcity : Voici combien les Québécois doivent dépenser dans ces 7 villes pour vivre correctement ?
What about the purchase price of a house or condo?
Whether you're looking for a home for your family or an investment property, Trois-Rivières is a wise choice. According to Centris and the Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ), the city ranks 5th for the average price* of a single-family home. It ranks 4th for the condo category and 5th for the Plex category.
Average price - 3rd quarter 2023
Single-family home
Condo
Plex
Montreal
664 517,00 $
462 886,00 $
762 362,00 $
Sherbrooke
570 962,00 $
315 939,00 $
462 940,00 $
Gatineau
477 085,00 $
307 295,00 $
528 637,00 $
Quebec
5404 126,00 $
281 880,00 $
416 678,00 $
Trois-Rivières
339 154,00 $
262 514,00 $
333 599,00 $
Sept-Îles
287 521,00 $
Non-disponible
Non-disponible
Saguenay
276 614,00 $
228 519,00 $
264 102,00 $
Average price - 3rd quarter 2023
Montreal
Single-family home
664 517,00 $
Condo
462 886,00 $
Plex
762 362,00 $
Sherbrooke
Single-family home
570 962,00 $
Condo
315 939,00 $
Plex
462 940,00 $
Gatineau
Single-family home
477 085,00 $
Condo
307 295,00 $
Plex
528 637,00 $
Quebec
Single-family home
5404 126,00 $
Condo
281 880,00 $
Plex
416 678,00 $
Trois-Rivière
Single-family home
339 154,00 $
Condo
262 514,00 $
Plex
333 599,00 $
Sept-Îles
Single-family home
287 521,00 $
Condo
Non-disponible
Plex
Non-disponible
Saguenay
Single-family home
276 614,00 $
Condo
228 519,00 $
Plex
264 102,00 $
Average selling price : Average value of sales during the period in question. Certain transactions may be excluded from the calculation in order to obtain a more meaningful average price.
Here are some other interesting real estate statistics from Centris:
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Entrust them with the sale of your Trois-Rivières property, and rest assured you'll benefit from quality service, sound advice and exceptional results. Julie Boulianne and Laurie Therrien are there for you, ready to help you make your real estate sale a success. Choose excellence with Sutton Alliance!
Here's a list of 20 useful links for discovering the city of Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These links will give you access to practical, cultural, tourist and historical information about this charming city.
- Official website of the city of Trois-Rivières
- Trois-Rivières Tourism
- Tourism portal for the Mauricie region
- Trois-Rivières parks and green spaces
- The Quebec Museum of Folk Culture
- The Ursuline Museum of Trois-Rivières
- Pierre-Bouche Museum
- Mauricie National Park
- Trois-Rivières harbour park
- Le sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap
- Assumption Cathedral
- Rocheleau House
- The Hertel-de-la-Fresnière house
- The Saint-Maurice forge
- The Jacques-et-Michel-Auger art center
- Le théâtre du Cégep de Trois-Rivières
- Trois-Rivières Symphony Orchestra
- La salle J.-Antonio-Thompson
- Le festival international de la poésie
- Le festival international Danse Encore
- Le festival Trois-Rivières en blues
- District 55
- Plein-Air Ville-Joie
