Vieux-Trois-Rivières

Vieux-Trois-Rivières is an old-town district in Canada that spreads across several city blocks with cobblestone streets and stone buildings whose architectural details date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The layout includes residences, shops, and religious structures all arranged side by side along the same historic street patterns.

The district emerged from early French colonization and was struck repeatedly by devastating fires that prompted major rebuilding efforts. These disasters shaped the architecture and layout visible today.

The neighborhood owes its name to its early French-Canadian settlers and displays this connection through its religious architecture, with churches and the Cathedral of the Assumption defining the streetscape. The streets themselves remain places where residents and visitors shop and gather, giving the area an active character.

The district is easy to explore on foot since most sights are concentrated and walkable throughout. Parking is available nearby, and local services like restaurants and shops are readily accessible.

Just beyond this neighborhood sits a well-preserved ironworks from the early 18th century that was among the continent's first industrial sites. Its stone furnaces and production halls offer visitors insight into early North American manufacturing methods.

Location: Trois-Rivières

GPS coordinates: 46.34306,-72.53806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26