Industrial heritage on full display at the Boréalis museum

A completely revamped exhibition

Experience Transformations at Boréalis, a newly renovated permanent exhibition set inside the former water filtration plant. Through powerful testimonials, striking artifacts, and interactive challenges, you’ll learn about the difficult conditions workers faced in the last century before shifting your focus to the technological and environmental issues shaping this ever-evolving industry. You’ll even have the chance to craft your own sheet of handmade paper!

Histoire sur l’eau, an immersive river cruise

During summer, Histoire sur l’eau (“History on the water”) takes visitors on a contemplative journey through the history of log driving and the Saint-Maurice River. Aboard electric boats, you’ll navigate the very waters where thousands of logs once floated toward the city’s paper mills.

An original soundtrack gives the river a voice, telling the story of its transformations and the forgotten events it has witnessed. Interwoven with moving, memory-filled testimonials, the experience encourages visitors to discover this important yet often overlooked industrial heritage from a fresh perspective. 

A value-packed pass to make the most of your visit

Thinking of spending the day at the museum? Dive into the rich history of Trois-Rivières’ paper industry with the Boréalis package, which includes admission to the museum and the immersive cruise on the Saint-Maurice River. For an added treat, stop by the patio and enjoy a delicious, refined menu.

Another exhibition just minutes away

Looking for more to see and do? With the Heritage package, you’ll have access to a second site and exhibition. Head to the Manoir Boucher de Niverville, one of the oldest private homes in Canada, for an entirely different experience. 

This time, you’ll explore the wonders of science with the temporary exhibition Archaeology and Criminal Investigations, showcasing the precise work of bioarchaeologists. From the field to the lab, see firsthand how criminal investigations are solved by analyzing human remains and physical evidence. Through an interactive scientific approach, you’ll learn how science can help solve crimes dating back hundreds of years!