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Trois-Rivières, Canada City Intelligence

Trois-Rivieres is a Quebec city on the St. Lawrence River midway between Montreal and Quebec City with a pulp-and-paper industrial base and river-port function, useful for cost framing and industrial-profile comparison. Trois-Rivières is a north america city of about ~165K metro in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Trois-Rivières sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (69/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~165K metro
View of Trois-Rivières, Canada

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Composite profile

Overall score

69/100

Use the Trois-Rivieres profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level healthcare context alongside Quebec City and Sherbrooke.

Overall69/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality73/100
Energy78/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

69/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Trois-Rivières data table

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Trois-Rivières city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score69/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living76/100Trois-Rivières's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality73/100Trois-Rivières's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy78/100Trois-Rivières's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety69/100Trois-Rivières's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed74/100Trois-Rivières's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk68/100Trois-Rivières's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience68/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety78/100
Low crime80/100
Personal safety79/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100

Trois-Rivières is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life83/100
Healthcare85/100
Education85/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility62/100

Trois-Rivières has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness84/100
Education85/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety78/100

Trois-Rivières scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability77/100
Walkability62/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure90/100

Trois-Rivières is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle56/100

Trois-Rivières is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Trois-Rivières

Local public safety guidance for Trois-Rivières, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Canada emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Universal emergency91124/7911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch in most regions of Canada.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Trois-Rivières, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Canada emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Trois-Rivières

Healthcare context for Trois-Rivières, with national-level information from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Trois-Rivières, see the Canada healthcare profile.

Official hospital registry

Canadian Institute for Health Information

National source of comparable Canadian health-system data and analysis recognised by federal and provincial governments.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Trois-Rivières

Local mobility context for Trois-Rivières, with national-level context from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Trois-Rivières, see the Canada transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Trois-Rivières. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Trois-Rivières

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Trois-Rivières will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Trois-Rivières air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Trois-Rivières drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Trois-Rivières

Is Trois-Rivières worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as La Mauricie National Park, Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve.

Is Trois-Rivières good for families?

Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Trois-Rivières affordable?

More affordable than average; about C$2,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Trois-Rivières?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Trois-Rivières's main industries?

Mainly energy, mining, tourism.

What is the climate in Trois-Rivières?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.6°C.

Does Trois-Rivières have universities?

Higher education is strong (70/100).

What is healthcare like in Trois-Rivières?

Healthcare access is strong (71/100).

Is Trois-Rivières good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (71/100).

What nature is near Trois-Rivières?

Within ~170 km: La Mauricie National Park, Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve.

Explore Trois-Rivières modules

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Cost of Living in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Trois-Rivières

Cost of living estimates for Trois-Rivières — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Trois-Rivières

Climate profile for Trois-Rivières — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.6°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Trois-Rivières

Economy and jobs profile for Trois-Rivières — regional center, economy score 76/100, key industries including energy, mining, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Trois-Rivières

Education profile for Trois-Rivières — regional education center, education score 68/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Trois-Rivières

Healthcare and retirement profile for Trois-Rivières — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 71/100, retirement score 71/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Trois-Rivières

Source-attributed visual context for Trois-Rivières using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Trois-Rivières

Weekend trip planning checklist for Trois-Rivières — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Estimate a monthly budget for Trois-Rivières

Estimate a monthly budget for Trois-Rivières using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Trois-Rivières

Plan a trip budget for Trois-Rivières using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Trois-Rivières

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Trois-Rivières. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Quebec City, Canada

Same region · about 114 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Quebec City's city intelligence profile.

Longueuil, Canada

Same region · about 116 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Longueuil's city intelligence profile.

Sherbrooke, Canada

Lake cluster · about 117 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Sherbrooke's city intelligence profile.

Montreal, Canada

Same region · about 124 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Montreal's city intelligence profile.

Laval, Canada

Same region · about 126 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Laval's city intelligence profile.

Cornwall, Canada

Same region · about 225 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Cornwall's city intelligence profile.

Saguenay, Canada

Same region · about 255 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Saguenay's city intelligence profile.

Gatineau, Canada

Weekend trip · about 258 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Gatineau's city intelligence profile.

Ottawa, Canada

Same region · about 265 km from Trois-Rivières. Explore Ottawa's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Trois-Rivières — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Trois-Rivières — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Trois-Rivières FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Trois-Rivières, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Trois-Rivières

Is Trois-Rivières worth visiting?

Trois-Rivières has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as La Mauricie National Park, Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve and Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Trois-Rivières?

A single resident of Trois-Rivières spends roughly C$2,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,060. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Canada. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Trois-Rivières?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Trois-Rivières is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and healthcare. Trois-Rivières has a regional economy with strengths in energy, mining and tourism.

Is Trois-Rivières good for digital nomads and remote work?

Trois-Rivières offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.

What are the education options in Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Social Sciences.

Is Trois-Rivières a good place to study?

Trois-Rivières offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 71/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Trois-Rivières a good place to retire?

Trois-Rivières offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 71/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.6°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Trois-Rivières a safe place to live?

Trois-Rivières is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières indexes a walkability score of 62 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Trois-Rivières?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Trois-Rivières include La Mauricie National Park, Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve and Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Trois-Rivières good for families?

Trois-Rivières scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Trois-Rivières?

Trois-Rivières rates 56/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as La Mauricie National Park, Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve and Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Trois-Rivieres profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level healthcare context alongside Quebec City and Sherbrooke. Its standout dimensions are energy (78/100) and cost of living (76/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (68/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Canada country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Trois-Rivières appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.