Limited Scheduled Service to Trois-Rivieres Directly
Trois-Rivieres Airport (YRQ) has very limited scheduled passenger flights and fare data. Most travelers to this part of Quebec instead compare fares into Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) or Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB), both roughly an hour to 90 minutes away by car, and continue by road.
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Founded in 1634, Trois-Rivieres is one of the oldest cities in North America, with a walkable historic downtown along the St. Lawrence River and a still-active 17th-century Ursuline monastery. It also serves as the natural gateway to Quebec's lake-and-forest Mauricie region.
Given limited direct service, most visitors fly into Montreal or Quebec City and drive the rest of the way. FareOptic compares routing options for this part of Quebec.
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Why Visit Trois-Rivieres?
One of North America's oldest cities, with centuries of French colonial history along the St. Lawrence River and easy access to Quebec's Mauricie wilderness.
Trois-Rivieres' Historic Old Town on the St. Lawrence River
One of the Oldest Cities in North America, Founded in 1634, With a Compact Historic Center Along the St. Lawrence RiverTrois-Rivieres, founded in 1634, ranks among the oldest cities in North America, predating even Montreal by several years, and its compact historic downtown along the St. Lawrence River preserves centuries of French colonial and later industrial history, including the Ursuline Monastery, a still-active convent dating to the 17th century, and a walkable core of stone and brick buildings reflecting the city's long history as a regional trading and manufacturing center, historically centered on the pulp and paper industry.
Trois-Rivieres as a Base for Quebec's Mauricie Region
Trois-Rivieres serves as the natural gateway to the wider Mauricie region, including Mauricie National Park, roughly an hour north, known for its lake-and-forest landscape popular for canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing, making the city a practical, less touristed alternative base to Quebec City or Montreal for exploring this part of the province.
How to Find Cheap Flights to Trois-Rivieres
Fly Into Montreal or Quebec City and Drive to Trois-Rivieres
Given Trois-Rivieres Airport's minimal scheduled service, flying into Montreal-Trudeau or Quebec City Jean Lesage and renting a car or taking a bus for the remaining hour to 90 minutes is the practical way most travelers reach the city.
Compare Both Montreal and Quebec City for the Best Fares
Since Trois-Rivieres sits roughly midway between the two cities, comparing fares into both Montreal and Quebec City before finalizing your route is worth doing, as availability and pricing can vary considerably by date.
Airlines Flying to Trois-Rivieres (YRQ)
Limited Scheduled Service — Montreal and Quebec City Are the Practical Gateways
Trois-Rivieres Airport Sees Minimal Scheduled Passenger Service; Most Travelers Route Through Montreal or Quebec City InsteadTrois-Rivieres Airport handles very limited scheduled passenger air service, and most travelers to this part of Quebec's Mauricie region instead fly into Montreal-Trudeau or Quebec City Jean Lesage airports, both roughly an hour to 90 minutes from Trois-Rivieres by car, and continue by road, given the considerably greater flight frequency, fare options and connectivity available at these larger airports.
Key Routes
Montreal-Trudeau YUL and Quebec City YQB serve as the practical air gateways, roughly 1-1.5 hours from Trois-Rivieres by car
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Important Information Before You Fly to Trois-Rivieres
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language
French — English spoken in tourist areas
Time Zone
Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4 in summer)
Country Code
+1 (Canada)
Airport Code
YRQ — Trois-Rivieres Airport; also compare YUL Montreal and YQB Quebec City
US Visa Required
No — an eTA is required for US citizens flying into Canada
Power Plugs
Type A/B — 120V / 60Hz, same as the US
Emergency Number
911
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Frequently Asked Questions on Travel to Trois-Rivieres
Everything you need to know about booking cheap flights to Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
What airport serves Trois-Rivieres?
Trois-Rivieres Airport (IATA: YRQ) has very limited scheduled passenger service. Most travelers instead fly into Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) or Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB), both roughly an hour to 90 minutes away by car.
Should I fly into Montreal or Quebec City for Trois-Rivieres?
Both work well, since Trois-Rivieres sits roughly midway between the two cities. Compare fares and schedules at both airports before booking, as pricing can vary by date.
What is Trois-Rivieres known for?
Founded in 1634, it's one of the oldest cities in North America, with a historic downtown along the St. Lawrence River, the still-active Ursuline Monastery, and a long history as a pulp and paper industry center. It also serves as a gateway to Quebec's Mauricie region.
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
No visa is required for short tourist visits, but US citizens flying into Canada need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), applied for online before travel.
What currency is used in Trois-Rivieres?
The Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are widely accepted throughout the city.
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