Trois-Rives is a forest and resort town in the Middle-Mauricie region located in the Laurentian Shield, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in the regional county municipality of Mékinac. This municipality has a territory of where 396 inhabitants reside.
The municipality of Trois-Rives is crossed in its western part by the Saint-Maurice River which is 50 km on the east shore and 54 km on west shore. The territory of the East shore of Saint-Maurice River is divided by the Mékinac River. This municipality has known several eras of economic activities derived from the forestry industry, agriculture and recreational tourism activities.
Understand
Economy
In Trois-Rives, the logging industry has been dominant in local history.
Route 155 linking Grand-Mère to La Tuque generates significant traffic, especially in summer. Consequently, jobs are turning to the offer of recreational tourism activities (vacationing, hunting & fishing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, nautical activities, camping, hiking, etc.)
The main centers of attraction of Trois-Rives for recreational tourism activities are: Lake Mékinac, Lake Missionary, the valley of the Saint-Maurice river and the area west of Saint-Maurice (Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice, Zec du Chapeau-de-Paille and Zec du Gros-Brochet).
History
In 1972, the municipality was incorporated and designated under the toponym "Boucher", in order to harmonize with the geographical township of "Boucher", constituted by proclamation on June 4, 1875 and which is integrated into this municipal territory. This toponym was chosen in honor of Pierre Boucher, former French governor of Trois-Rivières and owner of the seigneuries Boucher and Boucherville at the end of 17th century. However, the municipal incorporation was only formalized in 1978. Finally in 1998, the municipality was renamed "Trois-Rives".
The Matawin Bridge, spanning the Saint-Maurice River, was erected in 1993; it thus replaced the old ferry and the ice bridge (in winter). It thus provides easier access to the ZEC du Chapeau-de-Paille and the Saint-Maurice wildlife reserve.
Geography
The Saint-Maurice River has its source at Gouin Reservoir, in Haute-Mauricie. It flows on 560 km in a north-south direction and displays a drop of .
Get in
The village of Trois-Rives is accessible by road, snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. However, the eastern part of the territory of Trois-Rives is accessible by the Via Rail Canada passenger train which passes near the western limit of the ZEC Tawachiche, on the eastern side of Lake Mékinac.
By car
- From Montreal (km|215}}. Time: 2 hr 29 min. Take highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound) to Grand-Mère, which becomes route 155 and cross the Saint-Maurice river bridge; take road 155 (northbound), crossing the villages of Grandes-Piles and Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac; take Chemin St-Joseph (northbound).
- From Quebec City (163 km. Time: 2 hr 4 min. Take highway 40 west ; take road 359 (northbound) passing through the village of Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes, then Lac-à-la-Tortue; then take route 153 (eastbound); take road 155 (northbound), crossing the villages of Grandes-Piles and Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac; take Chemin St-Joseph (northbound).
Get around
- Borne véhicule électrique - Coopérative de solidarité Trois-Rives (Electric vehicle terminal - Trois-Rives solidarity cooperative), 590, chemin St-Joseph (secteur Saint-Joseph-de-Mékinac), 46.9204°, -72.6928°, +1 819-646-5522. Charging station for electric vehicle batteries. 2021-10-18
- Libre-service Mattawin inc, 3902, route 155, 46.89939°, -72.92749°, +1 819-646-5753. Gas station. 2021-10-18
See
- Église de Saint-Joseph-de-Mékinac (Church of Saint-Joseph-de-Mékinac), 500, chemin St-Joseph, 46.91997°, -72.91997°. Catholic church constructed some time between 1888 and 1894. 2021-10-18
- Belvédère du Cap Rouge (Cap Rouge belvedere). Splendid panorama on Lake Mékinac, on the western shore of the lake, about 2 km south of Cap Gris. Picnic table in the wilderness. 2021-10-18
- Barrage Mékinac, Lake Mékinac (at the mouth) (take the road to Lac du Missionionnaire.), 46.97566°, -72.65429°. Dam of in length by in height, built in 2011, creating a reservoir of for a catchment area of . Dam built by Hydro-Québec and used for hydroelectricity. 2021-10-18
Do
- Centre d'aventure Mattawin (Mattawin Adventure Center), 3911, route 155, 46.90005°, -72.92845°, +1 819-646-9006, +1-800-815-7238. Located along the Saint-Maurice river. Rafting, kayaking, kayaraft, canyoning, multi-activities, snowmobiling, dog sledding. free 2021-10-18
- Rivière-Concept, 3775, route 155 (former reception center of the Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve), 46.88547°, -72.91541°, +1 819-989-3496. Rivière-Concept offers various all-inclusive sports and outdoor activity packages: cataraft, packraft and paddle board (in white water!) Experienced guides accompany participants to activities on the river. free 2021-10-18
- Passion Escalade (Passion for climbing), 5112, route 155, 47.09561°, -72.91813°, +1 819-690-0199, info@passionescalade.com. With 30 years of experience, Passion Escalade offers activities and training in outdoor climbing with the support of experienced guides certified by the FQME (Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l'escalade). Passion Escalade acquired a property covering more than in Trois-Rives, which has a wall long and height varying from to . This site also includes a 3-bedroom gîte and a campsite with ten sites! free 2021-10-18
- Club de motoneige Mattawin (Mattawin Snowmobile Club), 3911, route 155, 46.90000°, -72.92841°, +1 819-533-0052, communiques@hotelsmarineau.com. This club establishes snowmobile trails and takes care of their maintenance. It administers the rights of access to the trails, informs its members in particular of current events and safety instructions. It helps its members to travel across Quebec by practicing this sport and by organizing excursions. This club is affiliated with the Fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec (FCMQ). free 2021-10-18
- Galeox Univers, 1150, chemin des Bêtes Puantes, T.N.O., 46.96861°, -72.92226°, +1 819-801-8773. Dog sledding, equestrian camping, hebertism trail, micro-farm. free 2021-10-18
Events
- Classique Internationale de canots de la Mauricie (Mauricie International Canoe Classic), 253, 3e rue de la Pointe, C.P. 1, suite 207, Shawinigan, +1 819-537-9221. Early September. Since 1934, this canoe classic has gained international fame. This classic includes a series of sporting (over 200 km, in three stages between La Tuque and Trois-Rivières) and cultural events. About 70,000 visitors attend all stages of the canoe race and events. free 2021-10-18
Boating
- Rampe de mise à l'eau Lac Mékinac (communautaire) (Lac Mékinac boat launch (community)), 31, chemin du Lac-du-Missionnaire (on the site of the Mis-Mek campsite.), 46.87°, -72.4918°, +1 819-646-5442. free 2021-10-18
- Lake Missionary boat launch, chemin du Lac-du-Missionnaire. free 2021-10-18
Scenic routes
- Road from Lac-Édouard to Rivière-à-Pierre. Duration of 2 hr 38 min on a route of 112 km. The forest and sometimes winding route between the village of Lac-Édouard and the village of Rivière-à-Pierre, brings back memories of the great epic of logging, the railway and navigation in Batiscania: roads of ice, log drive, upstream of the river with hordes of hundreds of horses and their sledges bound for the forest sites, the flotation of logs going down the current. From the village of Lac-Édouard, travellers take the rue Damasse, passes over the bridge spanning the Batiscan River, runs along the southeast shore of Lake Édouard, passes through the Judith-De Brésoles Ecological Reserve, passes through the Zec Jeannotte, approaches the course of the Batiscan River and the road iron, to a bridge spanning the Batiscan River. From there, travellers cross the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve to the village of Rivière-à-Pierre, where granite mining has marked local history. From there, the traveller can return via Notre-Dame-de-Montauban, Lac-aux-Sables, Sainte-Thècle, Saint-Tite, Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac and Trois-Rives. Free 2021-10-16
Buy
Eat
- Restaurant Le Geai Bleu, 613, chemin Saint-Joseph, 46.92086°, -72.69293°, +1 819-646-5152, resto_geai_bleu@hotmail.com. Specialty: Italian cuisine. Meals on site. Outdoor terrace. Orders to bring. 2021-10-18
- Érablière du Lac (Daniel Deshais) (Sugar bush of the Lake (Daniel Deshais)), 372, chemin du Lac Mékinac, 47.06157°, -72.71577°, +1 819-646-5518. 2021-10-18
Drink
Sleep
Camping
- Camping Mis-Mek Communautaire (lac Mékinac), 31, chemin du Lac-du-Missionnaire, 46.96705°, -72.61882°, +1 819-646-5442. 2021-10-18
- Camping du Lac-du-Missionnaire, 506, chemin du Lac-du-Missionnaire, 46.96061°, -72.58863°, +1 819-646-5058. 2021-10-18
- Camping du Centre d'aventure Mattawin, 3911, route 155 (reception desk), 46.90044°, -72.92830°, +1 800-815-7238, +1 819-646-9006. 2021-10-18
- Camping du Lac Normand (Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice), 3774, route 155 (reception desk of the Reserve), 46.88638°, -72.91822°, +1 819-646-5687. The Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice begins at the confluence of the Matawin and Saint-Maurice rivers. Campsite on the shores of Lac Normand. Main services (or rules): pets allowed, firewood, showers, ice, cabin accommodation, propane, community hall and dump station. Rental services: bicycles, boats and ready-to-camp. 2021-10-18
- Camping Dunbar (Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice), 3774, route 155 (reception desk of the Reserve), 46.88638°, -72.91822°, stmaurice@sepaq.com. Main services (or rules): no drinking water, firewood, showers, chalet accommodation. Rental services: boats. 2021-10-18
- Camping Tousignant (Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice), 3774, route 155 (reception desk of the Reserve), 46.88638°, -72.91822°, +1 819-646-5687, stmaurice@sepaq.com. Ten camping pitches. 2021-10-18
Chalet, gîte, inn
- Chalet Bellevue, 5071, route 155, 47.08697°, -72.92177°, +1 514-929-9000, info@chaletsbooking.ca. 3-star chalet. 2021-10-18
- Chalet Lac Mékinac, 448, chemin du Lac-Mékinac, 47.001005°, -72.67281°, +1 450-543-6971. Cottage/house with three closed bedrooms, fully equipped for four seasons, on the shores of Lake Mékinac. Capacity: maximum of ten people. 2021-10-18
- Chalet le Mammouth, 425, chemin de l'Anse, 47.05168°, -72.92621°, +1 819-840-3785. Log cabin on the banks of the Saint-Maurice river. Capacity of 10 people. Equipment: barbecue, indoor spa, poker table, HD TV with DVD player, two kayaks and a canoe. 2021-10-18
- Domaine Le Montagnard, 3462, route 155 (Matawin), 46.92294°, -72.68801°, +1 819-646-5555. Log cabin. 2021-10-18
- Domaine Mc Cormick, 5071, route 155, 47.08968°, -72.91898°, +1 888-534-3833, +1 819-523-3833. Special construction based on period buildings. The site that belonged to Anne Stillman McCormick. Chalet combining the authentic charm of the place and modern comfort. Each chalet is unique. 2021-10-18
- La Maison de Jeanne, 235, chemin Lejeune, 46.91812°, -72.69267°, +1 819-668-7837, maisonjeannestjoseph@gmail.com. 2021-10-18
- La Terre de l'ancêtre, 298, chemin de la Rivière, 46.95932°, -72.69040°, +1 819-646-5526. A Bed and Breakfast on the bank of the Saint-Maurice River. 2021-10-18
- Le Buck de l'Anse, 101, chemin de l'Anse (secteur Olscamps), 47.05166°, -72.92627°, lebuckdelanse@hotmail.com. Chalet located on the banks of the Saint-Maurice river. 2021-10-18
- Le chic Mékinac, 289, chemin du Lac-Mékinac, 47.05166°, -72.92627°, +1 819-692-1696. Superb fully equipped chalet on Lake Mékinac. Capacity: up to 12 people. Equipment and services: spa with superb views, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, snowmobiling, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and more. 2021-10-18
- Le Papillon Lune, 5227, route 155, 47.11654°, -72.90717°, +1 819-523-7244, papillonlune2011@hotmail.com. Modern chalet offering a superb view of the Saint-Maurice river valley. Open concept living room and kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. TV, electric fireplace, microwave, spa, outdoor fireplace, barbecue, kayaks, bedding, towels and linen provided. 2021-10-18
- Le petit Cachet (47.05801), 427, chemin de l'Anse, 47.05801°, -72.92557°, +1 819-692-0253, chantal3rives@hotmail.com. 3-star chalet. 2021-10-18
- Le Rustique, 4813, route 155, 47.04297°, -72.92093°, +1 514-567-3473, juliethib2009@hotmail.com. 3-star chalet. 2021-10-18
- Les chalets Lafontaine Masse, 14, chemin Marcil, 46.96538°, -72.60437°, +1 819-696-6666, stevelafon777@msn.com. Four four-season chalets, on the shores of Lake Missionary. Equipment and services: canoe, rowboat, kayak, possibility of motor boat, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling etc. 2021-10-18
- Les chalets Rémillard, 5199, route 155, 47.10960°, -72.91023°, +1 450-539-5074, guyremillard@live.ca. 2021-10-18
- Les trois petits Cochons, 423, chemin de l'Anse, 47.05165°, -72.92632°, +1 819-384-8383, michelheroux98@gmail.com. 2021-10-18
- Location Desrosiers, 175, chemin Saint-Joseph, 46.92294°, -72.68801°, +1 819-646-5159, jcdesrosiers@xplornet.com. Log cabin rental on the banks of the Saint-Maurice river. Equipment: whirlpool, wood stove, fishing, hunting and cycling. 2021-10-18
- O bercail du rêve, 4825, route 155, 47.04295°, -72.92094°, +1 819-531-1384, obercaildureve@outlook.com. 3-star chalet. 2021-10-18
Connect
- Bibliothèque municipale (Public Library), +1 819-646-5686. The municipal library is affiliated with the C.R.S.B.P. for the rotation of volumes twice a year. free 2021-10-18
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