Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Founded in 1634, Trois-Rivières is North America's second-oldest French-speaking city — a compact, walkable gem where a 19th-century stone prison sits beside hip microbreweries and 300 poetry plaques line the streets.
Founded in 1634, Trois-Rivières is North America's second-oldest French-speaking city — a compact, walkable gem where a 19th-century stone prison sits beside hip microbreweries and 300 poetry plaques line the streets.
Ships dock directly at the Cruise Pavilion in the Port of Trois-Rivières — no tender required.
💡 Pro move: Free public Wi-Fi is available in the Cruise Pavilion and at many cafés along Rue des Forges.
Trois-Rivières is a straightforward pier port — ships tie up right in front of the historic downtown.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most cruise lines | Cruise Pavilion, Section 3, Port de Trois-Rivières📍 | Docked |
| Expedition ships | Port de Trois-Rivières (inner berth)📍 | Docked |
Most of what Trois-Rivières offers is walkable from the pier — save your money for poutine and craft beer.
Tour a grim stone prison that operated from 1822 to 1986. Guides use former inmates' accounts to bring the dark cells and gallows yard to life.
Find Trois-Rivières history tours →Set in a stunning restored water-filtration plant, this museum celebrates the lumberjacks and mill workers who made Trois-Rivières the pulp capital of the world. Don't miss the underground vaults.
Find Trois-Rivières museum tours →Fun, interactive museum next to the Old Prison dedicated to Quebec's popular culture — games, traditions, and social history spanning centuries.
Find Trois-Rivières cultural tours →A short taxi ride to a river island with a sandy supervised beach, kayak rentals, walking trails through marshland, and a swimming pool — perfect if the ship arrives on a warm day.
Find Trois-Rivières outdoor tours →One of Canada's national pilgrimage shrines: a striking modernist basilica, a 1720 stone chapel, and peaceful grounds beside Lac Saint-Pierre. Free to enter the grounds.
Find Notre-Dame-du-Cap tours →Stroll the main dining strip for Quebec poutine with squeaky fresh cheese curds, locally brewed ales at Le Temps d'une Pinte co-op, and maple-infused treats at neighbourhood cafés.
Find Trois-Rivières food tours →Trois-Rivières is one of the most walkable cruise stops in eastern Canada — the whole historic core is flat and compact.
From the pier, walk north to Parc Portuaire for river views, then up to Rue des Ursulines (the oldest street, lined with 18th-century stone houses and the Ursuline Convent), past the Manoir Boucher de Niverville (1697), and into the Old Prison courtyard.
Follow the riverfront promenade west from the Cruise Pavilion along the Saint-Lawrence to the Boréalis museum, spotting poetry plaques and the giant Laviolette Bridge along the way.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F / -5°C | 7°F / -14°C | 1 | 7:29 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Feb | 25°F / -4°C | 7°F / -14°C | 1 | 6:53 AM | 5:16 PM |
| Mar | 33°F / 1°C | 18°F / -8°C | 1 | 7:02 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Apr | 47°F / 8°C | 32°F / 0°C | 1 | 6:03 AM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 65°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 1 | 5:16 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Jun | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 1 | 4:57 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Jul | 78°F / 26°C | 62°F / 17°C | 1 | 5:13 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 76°F / 24°C | 61°F / 16°C | 1 | 5:49 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 69°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct | 56°F / 13°C | 42°F / 6°C | 1 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM |
| Nov | 40°F / 4°C | 29°F / -2°C | 1 | 6:52 AM | 4:16 PM |
| Dec | 30°F / -1°C | 18°F / -8°C | 1 | 7:27 AM | 4:03 PM |
Source: Meteostat (10-yr monthly averages)
Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
The port's cruise pavilion sits right next to the historic Old Trois-Rivières district. Most key attractions, restaurants, and the waterfront are easily walkable.
Taxis are available at the port. Typical base fare is around CAD $4.40 plus ~$1.80/km; most in-city trips run under CAD $20.
Both Uber and Lyft operate in Trois-Rivières (Lyft launched in Quebec in May 2025). App-based upfront pricing makes budgeting easy.
AML Cruises operates a river shuttle between Trois-Rivières port and Bécancour on weekends (Jun 21–Oct 5, 2025). Children 12 and under ride free; cash recommended.
Upcoming cruises that call at Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
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