This review is mostly for the boat tour they have during the summer, as I haven't visited the…read moreinterior. The Musée Borealis has a boat tour about the history of the paper industry in the region. The guide was funny and very clear. You're comfortably seated the whole time and it's also peaceful, it was the perfect beginning of the day activity for us. After we entered the museum for lunch at its restaurant and had a great time. I recommend visiting if you're in that area.

Very unique little museum with​ story of Trois Rivieres and paper industry. Do check out the…read moreterrace.

it was okey but for 30$ not worth it…read more pro's good actors ,good ideas ,great for kids , 5/10experience 6/10 actors con's not planed that well , to expensive for what they put into it , low bujets costumes , low bujet everything. alot of bad ideas (like a alien ghost in a prison theme lol ) 4/10 sceary 3/10 costumes not recommended for pepole that reaily wanna get sceard but for pepole around 5-17 35-50

Tours are given by former inmates (not necessarily from this site), explaining what life was and is…read morelike in Canadian prisons. This old prison held up to 200 people but had only one toilet and didn't close until the 1980s. The site is interesting and the guide was excellent. I went with a group of 15 people and everyone was glad they came.

I visited the Musée des Ursulines in Trois‑Rivières during my Québec vacation and found it deeply…read moremeaningful. The guided tour was informative, offering a thoughtful overview of the Ursuline nuns' history -- their care for the sick, infirm, and mentally ill, and their long tradition of educating young girls. The museum also preserves a notable collection of religious art, which adds rich context to the chapel and the order's spiritual heritage. The chapel itself is beautiful, with ornate reliquaries holding fragments of saints. The tour continues through the cemetery and displays of the nuns' personal belongings. It's bittersweet to learn that only a few Ursulines remain today and that the monastery is no longer active, now serving as a museum under the city's care. A poignant ending to a long and noble legacy.

It's hard for me to rate this place. It's where my mother was born and lived for a majority of her…read morelife. She loved it here and frequently tells me so. We, as a family, visit often since her family still stays there. Thing is I've seen lots of it but I've never done any of the touristy aspects because I'm with people who've lived here forever so they don't need to show me anything or explain the history, it's assumed I know already (which I sort of do but eh). I don't know anything about the bar scene or which restaurants are cool. I've never seen the cegep or inside the university. I've been to the main museum of history, the mall, the main areas downtown, the church downtown, and my relatives houses. I think it is worth visiting and it shouldn't take more than a day to see everything pretty if you have a car (public transportation is pretty non-existent here, if a bus passes every 30 minutes is it even really passing?.

This may not sound right, but I say:…read more "Get off and look around." What I'm referring to is getting off "the 40" (or Autoroute Felix Leclerc) on your automotive trek between Montreal and Quebec City and exploring the quaint town of Trois-Rivieres. It sits at about the halfway point along the drive, similar in length to the drive between Portland and Seattle. Moreover, I had a strong need to urinate. Doesn't that typically happen if driving between Portland and Seattle? Come on. Admit it. There are two ways to Quebec City. You can take the 20, which is what VIA Rail follows, taking you through Drummondville on the south shore and then taking you into Quebec City using the bridges. Or, you can take the 40, and savor more of Montreal's eastern suburbs, this town (Trois-Rivieres), and approach Quebec City from the west, watching it get closer and closer. Take the 40. Trois-Rivieres is a smaller city reminiscent of American towns pushed up against that swath of the U.S. abutting Eastern Canada. But there's something extra and unmistakably provincial, alluding to Quebec, and, if you don't get off the highway, you won't discover it. The first is those great stone cathedrals reminiscent of the region and they are easily visible from the highway. Other great civic and business buildings in the center are worthy of a look. There is a working port, along with some industrial concerns. It's all very salt of the earth. There are also squares, parks, historical landmarks, and even a small branch campus of UQ here in Trois-Rivieres (while big UQAM is in centre-ville Montreal) . The center is close to the Saint Lawrence River but one climbs upward, gaining ground, going into the more residential areas. From the hillier parts of the city, some views are available. The area is not dense. Parking in the center may take some nickels and dimes, or a few loonies, but if you walk a handful of blocks, it can be free. It feels just right when the air is cool, the sky is mostly overcast, and the leaves are changing colors. Why not combine that feeling with some hot food and drink in one of the eateries in the area? There are lots of local little places that seemingly have been there a long time and, since tourism is not big here, they are obviously sustained by local commerce. They don't disappoint and you'll get behind the wheel of the car ready to approach Quebec City with a full stomach. Trois-Rivieres is the real deal ... unpretentious, gritty, historic, it rolls up its sleeves in true North American fashion, and it is unmistakably Gallic in the language (English is not very widely spoken here), in the spirit of its people, and in its overall look and feel. Now THIS is "la Nouvelle France" in the New Millennium.

Sweet little country museum that has a permanent exhibit as well as ever-revolving shows. Some…read moreshows are interesting and risqué and some are whimsical. The exhibit on sexuality for example was a good example of the former while the animal themed show was the sillier of the exhibits that I enjoyed there. What I appreciated was that included in the price of admission you are handed a white cotton glove that you can use to physically explore the sculptures. Close your eyes and see the sculptures with your hands, much like how some blind people use touch to recognize faces! Don't forget to see the back garden that's been made to resemble a hockey arena.

My family and I loved the experience! Even the 3 year old and 6 year old loved it. So much to do,…read moresee, and interact with. There is something for all ages. When we arrived there was a Titanic exhibit. Unfortunately we ran out of time and energy to go to it. Hoping to be able to come back and see it. It's a wonderful learning experience - a lot of wow moments and moments of tears as we learned about the rich history of the area. There are many different "rooms" to explore, it can get crowded, so keep an eye on the little ones, as they can easily move to other rooms with the waves of people. The family favorites - the singing station, the fire exit interactive board, and "crowd surfing", influencing peoples choices through doors, by pressing colors, looking for the squirrels and of course the cafe. LOL The gift shop was great too. I was able to purchase locally made gloves, which ended up being perfect for walking around the Christmas markets. I highly recommend visiting this museum - if you are looking to do a little learning and need some indoors time.

We enjoyed this museum as a family and it was a good opportunity to learn more about the history…read moreof Quebec. There was lots of cool First Nation objects and ancient things like that. They also had some cool artsy/psychology exhibits if that's something you're into.

We decided to drop in for a tour here on our second visit to Quebec City, mostly just to try…read moresomething new. The tour was about an hour long and our tour guide's English was great. Plenty of jokes and interesting descriptions about the history of the place. This building was originally a jail when it was built, intended to reflect the ideology of a British man who was set on reforming prisons. Like many countries when faced with an influx of immigration, the population housed in the jail were disproportionately made up of immigrants being punished for minor offenses. It was later converted to an English-language college that didn't last very long. The building finally wound up becoming an English-language library that now serves as the English-language cultural center of Quebec City. The library is filled with artifacts as well. And that old library smell is heavenly! The tour was a little boring, but not terribly, which is the only reason I give it 4 stars. I would have liked some more photographs from that time to be displayed throughout (even though I know they're probably incredibly rare). I did find myself checking my watch, but probably because we came in starving. If you're a history buff, library nerd, or jail hobbyist (lol), definitely try to check this place out.

This was a very enjoyable tour of a building that has been through a lot in it's life. The tour of…read morethe jail and the glimpse of living conditions during Quebec's history was excellent. The library was very beautiful. Definitely worth 90 minutes of your time.

What can I say ? I'm an Art Fiend, I love love love going to galleries, museums, private estates,…read morehomes of friends to see Art of any kind. This was a must on our itinerary for our final day in Montreal. We did take a uber there but proudly walked back. This museum was massive with 5 floors of all different mediums of Art. It was an easy map to follow to show me what I must! See and others that I call a fast pass, no lingering allowed :) I didn't read about it in advance so was surprised to see some of my favorites included. I got to see a Rembrandt who I love but got tired of after teaching it to middle schoolers for 5 years. There was a lot of modern and abstract pieces that were magnificent you will see in the pictures. Sometimes museums can be confusing in the layout but this one was perfectly arranged in such a way that I loved that after 3 hours the bottoms of my feet hurt and then we made the journey back to our hotel. We had a wonderful time and had to go around twice to our favorite exhibits! I forget the exact price for entry but I was reasonable.

honestly the exhibitions are super pretty and i love that they change them up every season but…read moregoing on the free sunday was a choice lmao. it was lively but low-key overwhelming. the staff was literally so sweet and attentive but i couldn't even see half the displays. it's a cool place but unless u like navigating crowds maybe just pay for a regular day tbh

The place is a beautiful, great service every time I go. I have a great time the little restaurant…read morein it is amazing the food is very good