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This is a list of amazing historic places you can find in Mauricie, Quebec. These special spots are recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. They are important because they tell us stories about Canada's past, whether they are federal, provincial, or municipal sites. Mauricie is a region in Quebec, and all these places are located there.

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Historic Places in Mauricie

Trois-Rivières Historical Complex

The Trois-Rivières Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada is a collection of important buildings at 834, 802, 732, 700, 811 and 787 des Ursulines Street in Trois-Rivières. This complex includes several old buildings, like the Ursuline Convent. It shows how people lived and worked a long time ago. It's a great place to learn about the history of the city.

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The Ursuline Convent, part of the Trois-Rivières Historical Complex.

Canadian International Paper Filtration Plant Site

The Site du patrimoine de l'usine de filtration de la Canadian International Paper is located in Trois-Rivières. This site was once a filtration plant for a big paper company. It's a reminder of the industrial past of the region and how important paper making was.

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The former filtration plant of Canadian International Paper.

Historic Lodges in Lac-à-la-Pêche

In Lac-a-la-Peche, you can find two interesting old lodges: the Wabenaki Lodge and the Andrew Lodge. These lodges were likely used for outdoor activities or as retreats. They show us how people enjoyed nature in the past.

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The historic Wabenaki Lodge.
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The charming Andrew Lodge.

Clova Railway Station

The Canadian National Railways/VIA Rail Station in Clova is an old train station at 5 Latagne Street. Train stations are important because they connect communities. This one tells us about the history of travel and transportation in the area.

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The old train station in Clova.

Historic Houses in Yamachiche

Yamachiche is home to several historic houses. The Maison Nérée-Beauchemin at 711, rue Sainte-Anne, and the Maison Louis-Léon-Lesieur-Desaulniers at 571, boulevard Sainte-Anne, are examples. These houses show the architectural styles of the past. They give us a peek into the daily lives of people who lived there centuries ago.

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The historic Maison Nérée-Beauchemin.
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The Maison Louis-Léon-Lesieur-Desaulniers.

Red Brick Houses of Yamachiche

The L'Enfilade-de-Maisons-en-Brique-Rouge-de-Yamachiche is a row of red brick houses in Yamachiche. This unique group of homes creates a special historical look. It's like stepping back in time to see how neighborhoods used to be built.

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A row of historic red brick houses in Yamachiche.

Maison Rivard-Dit-Lanouette

In Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade, you can find the Maison Rivard-Dit-Lanouette at 791, rue Sainte-Anne. This house is a great example of old Quebec architecture. It helps us understand the building styles from long ago.

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The historic Maison Rivard-Dit-Lanouette.

Maison Joseph-Louis-Léandre-Hamelin

The Maison Joseph-Louis-Léandre-Hamelin is located at 11, avenue Saint-Laurent Ouest in Louiseville. This house is another important historical building. It represents the heritage and history of the town.

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The Maison Joseph-Louis-Léandre-Hamelin.

Saint-Léon-le-Grand Church

The Église de Saint-Léon-le-Grand is a beautiful church on Rue de la Fabrique in Saint-Leon-le-Grand. Churches are often central to communities and have long histories. This one is a significant part of the local heritage.

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The historic Église Saint-Léon-le-Grand.

Forges-Grondin Archaeological Site

The Site archéologique des Forges-Grondin is an archaeological site on Chemin du Lac-des-Iles in Saint-Boniface. Archaeological sites are places where scientists find old artifacts. This site helps us learn about early industries and life in the region.

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The Forges-Grondin archaeological site in winter.

Patrick-Douville Fire Station

The Caserne Patrick-Douville is an old fire station at 391, rue Principale in Saint-Adelphe. Fire stations are important community buildings. This one shows how fire services have changed over time.

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The historic Patrick-Douville Fire Station.

Saint-Narcisse Hydroelectric Plant

The Site historique de l'Ancienne-Centrale-Hydroélectrique-de-Saint-Narcisse is the historic site of an old hydroelectric power plant in Saint-Narcisse. This plant used water to make electricity. It's a key part of the region's industrial and energy history.

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The historic Saint-Narcisse Hydroelectric Plant.

Annex of the Old Plant

The Annexe de l'Ancienne-Centrale-Hydroélectrique-de-Saint-Narcisse is an annex building related to the old hydroelectric plant. It is also located in Saint-Narcisse. This building was likely used for support or administrative tasks.

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The annex of the old Saint-Narcisse hydroelectric plant.

Maison Dupont

The Maison Dupont is a historic house at 351, Rue Principale in Saint-Narcisse. Like other historic homes, it offers a glimpse into the past. It shows the traditional architecture of the area.

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The historic Maison Dupont in Saint-Narcisse.

Résidence du Bon-Pasteur

The Résidence du Bon-Pasteur is a historic residence at 982, Rue Notre-Dame in Champlain. This building has a rich history. It might have been a school, a convent, or a special home.

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The Résidence du Bon-Pasteur.

Calvaire Lacoursière

The Calvaire Lacoursière is a religious monument on Rang Nord in Batiscan. A calvaire is a type of cross or shrine. These monuments are important for local religious history and culture.

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The Calvaire Lacoursière.

Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Church

The Église de Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation is a church on Rue Notre-Dame in Champlain. This church is a significant landmark. It has served the community for many years.

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The Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation in Champlain.

Saint-Mathieu Covered Bridge

The Pont couvert de Saint-Mathieu is a covered bridge on Chemin de la Terrasse-des-Chutes in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc. Covered bridges are special because they are rare. They were built to protect the wooden structure from weather.

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The historic Saint-Mathieu covered bridge.

Calvaire de la Rivière-à-Veillet

The Calvaire de la Rivière-à-Veillet is another religious monument. It is located at 310, Chemin de la Riviere-a-Veillet in Sainte-Genevieve-de-Batiscan. This calvaire is a part of the local religious heritage.

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The Calvaire de la Rivière-à-Veillet.

Historic Sites in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières has many important historical sites.

Manoir des Jésuites

The Manoir des Jésuites is a historic manor at 555, Rue Notre-Dame Est. This building was once owned by the Jesuits, a religious order. It has a long and interesting history.

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The historic Manoir des Jésuites.

Trois-Rivières Windmill

The Moulin à vent de Trois-Rivières is a windmill at 3351, boulevard des Forges. Windmills were used to grind grain. This one is a rare example of old technology in the region.

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The historic windmill of Trois-Rivières.

Bishops' Mausoleum

The Mausolée des évêques and Mausolée des Évêques-de-Trois-Rivières are mausoleums on Boulevard des Forges. These are burial places for bishops. They are important religious and historical sites.

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The Mausolée des évêques.
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Another view of the Mausolée des Évêques-de-Trois-Rivières.

Lampron Building

The Édifice Lampron is a historic building at 1610, Sainte-Marie. This building has a unique architectural style. It adds to the historical character of Trois-Rivières.

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The historic Édifice Lampron.

Maison Philippe-Verrette

The Maison Philippe-Verrette is a house at 732, Rue Saint-Francois-Xavier. This old house is a protected heritage site. It helps preserve the history of the city's residential areas.

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The Maison Philippe-Verrette.

Old Trois-Rivières Prison

The Ancienne prison de Trois-Rivières is the old prison at 842, Rue Saint-Pierre. This building tells a story about the justice system of the past. It's a fascinating place to learn about history.

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The old prison of Trois-Rivières.

Maison Hertel-De La Fresnière

The Maison Hertel-De La Fresnière is a historic house at 802, Rue des Ursulines. This house is part of the city's rich heritage. It shows the style of homes from early settlers.

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The Maison Hertel-De La Fresnière.

Place d'Armes

The Place d'Armes is a historic public square on Rue des Ursulines. Public squares were important gathering places. This one has seen many historical events.

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The historic Place d'Armes in Trois-Rivières.

Maison Georges-De Gannes

The Maison Georges-De Gannes is a house at 834, rue des Ursulines. This is another example of the beautiful old homes in Trois-Rivières. It contributes to the historical feel of the area.

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The Maison Georges-De Gannes.

Manoir Boucher-De Niverville

The Manoir Boucher-De Niverville is a manor at 168, Rue Bonaventure. This grand house belonged to important families. It reflects the wealth and social life of the past.

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The Manoir Boucher-De Niverville.

Saint-James Cemetery

The Cimetière Saint-James is a cemetery on rue Saint-Francois-Xavier. Cemeteries are historical sites that tell us about the people who lived in the past. This one is a quiet place for reflection.

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The Saint-James Cemetery.

Manoir de Tonnancour

The Manoir de Tonnancour is a manor at 864, rue des Ursulines. This manor is another significant historical building. It shows the grand homes of important figures in history.

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The Manoir de Tonnancour.

Historic District of Trois-Rivières

The Arrondissement historique de Trois-Rivières is the entire historic district of the city. This area is protected because it has so many old buildings and streets. It's like a living museum.

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Historic architecture in Trois-Rivières.

Récollets-de-Trois-Rivières Historic Site

The Site historique des Récollets-de-Trois-Rivières is a historic site on Rue des Ursulines. This site is linked to the Récollets, a religious order. It's an important part of the city's religious and social history.

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The historic Site des Récollets-de-Trois-Rivières.

Trois-Rivières-Ouest Calvaire

The Calvaire de Trois-Rivières-Ouest is a religious monument on rue Notre-Dame. This calvaire is located in the western part of Trois-Rivières. It's a local landmark with historical significance.

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The Calvaire de Trois-Rivières-Ouest.

Tonnancour Seigniorial Mill

The Moulin seigneurial de Tonnancour is a seigniorial mill at 11930, Rue Notre-Dame Ouest. A seigniorial mill was used by the lord of the land to grind grain for the local farmers. It's a great example of old agricultural technology.

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The Tonnancour Seigniorial Mill.

Tonnancour Seigniorial Mill Historic Site

The Site historique du Moulin-Seigneurial-de-Tonnancour is the historic site surrounding the Tonnancour Seigniorial Mill. This site includes the mill and its surroundings. It helps tell the story of how people lived and worked on the land.

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The historic site of the Tonnancour Seigniorial Mill.

Montour-Malhiot Funeral Chapel

The Chapelle funéraire Montour-Malhiot is a funeral chapel on Rue Notre-Dame Ouest. Chapels like this are important for understanding historical burial customs and family histories.

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The Montour-Malhiot Funeral Chapel.

Maison Dufresne

The Maison Dufresne is a historic house at 2860, Rue du Fleuve. This house is another example of the historical architecture in Trois-Rivières. It helps preserve the city's past.

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The Maison Dufresne.

Forges du Saint-Maurice

The Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada is a very important site at 10000 des Forges Boulevard. This was Canada's first industrial complex. Iron was made here for over 150 years. It's a key place to learn about early Canadian industry.

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Ruins of the lower forge at Forges du Saint-Maurice.

Trois-Rivières Armoury

The Armoury is located at 574 St. Francois-Xavier. An armoury is a place where military weapons are stored. This building has a military history.

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The Armoury in Trois-Rivières.

Fort Trois-Rivières

The Fort Trois-Rivières National Historic Site of Canada is on Rue des Casernes. This fort was an important trading post and defense site. It played a big role in the early history of the region.

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The Fort Trois-Rivières National Historic Site.

VIA Rail Station (Trois-Rivières)

The VIA Rail Station (Trois-Rivieres) is a train station at 1075 Champflour Street. This station is still in use today. It connects Trois-Rivières to other parts of Canada.

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The VIA Rail Station in Trois-Rivières.

Old Presbytery of Batiscan

The Site historique du Vieux-Presbytère-de-Batiscan is the historic site of the old presbytery (a priest's house) at 340, Rue Principale in Batiscan. This building is important for understanding the religious and community life of the past.

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The old presbytery of Batiscan.

Shawinigan Historic Sites

Shawinigan also has several significant historic places.

Shawinigan Fire and Police Station

The Poste d'incendie et de police Numéro-Deux-de-Shawinigan is an old fire and police station at 2023, avenue Champlain. This building served as a vital part of the city's public safety.

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The old fire and police station in Shawinigan.

Former Shawinigan Aluminum Smelting Complex

The Former Shawinigan Aluminum Smelting Complex National Historic Site of Canada is at 1 Erables Street. This complex was once a major aluminum factory. It shows the industrial power of Shawinigan.

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The former Shawinigan Aluminum Smelting Complex.

Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation National Historic Site of Canada is at 835, 2nd Avenue in Shawinigan-Sud. This church is known for its unique architecture and art. It's a beautiful and important religious building.

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The Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation.

Shawinigan Railway Stations

Shawinigan has two historic railway stations: the Canadian National Railways Station at 1560 CN way, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Station on Station Avenue. These stations were crucial for transporting goods and people.

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The Canadian National Railways Station in Shawinigan.
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The Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Shawinigan.

Historic Sites in Maskinongé

Maskinongé also has some interesting historic places.

Old Presbytery of Saint-Joseph-de-Maskinongé

The Ancien presbytère de Saint-Joseph-de-Maskinongé is the old presbytery at 167 chemin du Pied-de-la-Cote. This building is a part of the religious history of the area.

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The old presbytery of Saint-Joseph-de-Maskinongé.

Le Brun General Store

The Magasin général Le Brun is a general store at 192, rang du Pied-de-la-Cote. General stores were once the main shopping places in small towns. This one shows how people bought goods in the past.

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The historic Le Brun General Store.

Maison Doucet

The Maison Doucet is a historic house at 184 Chemin du Pied-de-la-Côte. This house is another example of the traditional architecture found in Maskinongé.

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The Maison Doucet.

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Railway Station

The Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade is at Mgr. Laflêche (corner of rue de la Fabrique). This station was part of the important Canadian Pacific Railway network.

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade.

Ducharme Bridge

The Pont Ducharme is a bridge on Rue de l'Eglise in La Bostonnais. Bridges are important for connecting communities. This one is a historic part of the local infrastructure.

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The Ducharme Bridge.

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