Trois-Rivières, city in southern Québec, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers and midway between the cities of Québec and Montréal. It is a deepwater port and an industrial center, producing great quantities of paper, especially newsprint. Other products include electrical and electronic equipment, metal items, textiles, clothing, printed materials, and processed food. Trois-Rivières is the site of Laviolette Bridge, the only bridge to span the St. Lawrence River between the cities of Québec and Montréal. The city is served by the Trois-Rivières Regional Airport.
The city is home to several educational institutions, including the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Points of interest include the buildings that survived a 1908 fire. Among these buildings are the Boucher de Niverville Manor; St. James' Anglican church; the Ursuline Convent, which houses a museum of art and artifacts; the Cathédrale de Trois-Rivières, an example of Gothic architecture; and the Tonnancour Manor, site of a gallery of contemporary art. Additional attractions in the city include the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site, where the iron industry began in Canada; the Pulp and Papers Industry Exhibition Center; the Flame, a monument erected for the city's 300th anniversary; and Harbourfront Park. Annual events include the Players Limited Grand Prix and the Festival international de la poésie, a poetry festival.
