Churches of Trois-Rivieres
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Port
Trois-Rivieres, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Take a fascinating look at how the clergy and religious communities of the Trois-Rivières area helped shape the city's history and culture, as you discover monasteries, convents, churches and shrines.
Your tour begins with a panoramic drive through the city center as you pass the Ursuline Monastery. The Ursulines were the first community to be established at Trois Rivières, in 1697. Continuing past Saint-James Church, Monument to the Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes, and the Sacré Cœur Monument, you will make your way to the Assomption de Marie Cathedral. This Gothic-style cathedral opened for worship in 1858 and features stained-glass windows created by master glass artist Guido Nincheri, as well as one of the largest organs in Québec, with 5,751 pipes.
Additional highlights include the Précieux-Sang and Carmélites Monasteries, Séminaire Saint-Joseph, Crypt of Father Fréderéric, Convent of the Sœurs de la Charité of Ottowa, and the Manoir des Jésuits.
Then, you'll head to Cap-de-la-Madeleine, on the shores of the St Lawrence River, for a visit to the Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary. With its modern basilica, old sanctuary, impressive stained-glass windows and magnificent gardens, this shrine to the Virgin Mary is both a spiritual and cultural attraction. Opened in 1720, it is the oldest church in the country to have been perfectly preserved. Pilgrimages to the shrine began in the early 19th century and all ended at the altar here; yours ends with a motorcoach transfer back to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.