Cap-de-la-Madeleine

Cap-de-la-Madeleine is an administrative sector in Trois-Rivières situated along the Saint-Maurice River and the St. Lawrence River, forming a northeastern district. The area contains residential neighborhoods, local services, and the Basilica Notre-Dame du Cap as a focal landmark.

The area was founded in 1651 by Jacques de La Ferté, an abbot from France, marking the beginning of European settlement in the region. The site gradually developed into a major religious center following the construction of the basilica.

The Basilica Notre-Dame du Cap serves as a spiritual center where visitors arrive throughout the year to pray and experience its religious significance. The site has become a gathering place where locals and travelers meet for worship and reflection.

The sector operates with local services and facilities distributed throughout neighborhoods and along the riverfront. Visiting is easiest from spring through early fall when conditions are pleasant and attractions are fully accessible.

During World War II, the Royal Canadian Air Force operated a pilot training school here between 1940 and 1944. This military chapter left marks on the area that remain part of its local heritage today.