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Meaning & History
Trois-Rivières translates to "Three Rivers" in French, referring to the location where the Saint-Maurice River flows into the St. Lawrence River. The name reflects the town's geographic position at the junction of these three rivers. It was named by the French settlers in the 17th century. The name is descriptive, referring to the three main river channels in the area, and is one of the oldest cities in Canada.