19-Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Centre
800 Parc portuaire
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Information: 819-372-4633
www.ceipp.net
Presentation: The Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Centre is a unique attraction in Canada, with its main focus on the history of the Mauricie’s paper industry. This site, located halfway between Montreal and Quebec on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, invites you to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Activity 1: Steeped in history
Dates: Daily throughout August, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activity length: 1 hour 30 minutes, including guided tour of the exhibit Papier Identité
Admission fee: Included in the general admission fee
Adults: $4.50 Students/Seniors: $3.50 Children under 6: free
Place: Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Centre
800, Parc portuaire
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Description: To celebrate the 375th anniversary of Trois-Rivières, the Exhibition Center presents a thematic exhibit: Steeped in history. This display takes an original approach to recalling the relationship between the city of Trois-Rivières and its river banks. In an underwater setting, discover the role played by the Saint-Maurice River and the St. Lawrence River in the development of the city.
Target clientele: General
Activity 2: Treasure hunt
Dates: Daily throughout August, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activity length: 1 hour 30 minutes, including guided tour of the exhibit Papier Identité
Admission fee: Included in general admission fee
Adults: $4.50 Students / Seniors: $3.50 Children under 6: Free
Place: Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Center
800, Parc portuaire
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Description: Treasure hunt is a family-oriented rally organized in conjunction with the exhibit Steeped in history. In an underwater setting, you are invited to discover the role played by the St. Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers. Six interactive stations will test your skills at unravelling 375 years of Trois-Rivières history.
Target clientele: Families
Activity 3: Brickbat and lantern!
Date: Monday, August 10, 9 p.m.
Activity length: 1 hour
Admission fee: Free
Place: Place d’Armes,
at the corner of Des Ursulines et Saint-Louis streets
Historical Borough of Trois-Rivières
Description: Around a campfire, a wannabe archaeologist tells fanciful stories and comes up with some not so crazy assumptions about some of his finds.
Target clientele: General
Activity 4: Archaeology Day!
Date: Monday, August 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Activity length: 4 hours
Admission fee: Free (Reservations required 819-372-4641 ext.1228)
Place: Maison de la culture, Louis-Philippe Poisson Room
1425 Place de l’hôtel-de-ville
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Description:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Archaeology Workshop: Head Over Heels for Archaeology
An introduction to archaeology presented by the
Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
11 a.m. to noon: Craft activity
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime (Bring your own lunch)
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Brickbat and lantern!
Theatrical presentation
Target clientele: Families
Activity 5: Talk “Three years of excavations at Place d’Armes” with Caroline Girard, Collège Laflèche teacher
Date: Thursday, August 27, 7 p.m.
Activity length: 1 hour
Admission fee: Free
Place: Maison de la culture, Louis-Philippe Poisson Room
1425 Place de l’hôtel-de-ville
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Description: Are you intrigued by the last three years of excavations at Place d’Armes? Would you like to know more about the underground riches of our city? This conference is for you! A summary of recent investigations will be presented and a specialist will be present to answer your questions.
Target clientele: General
Activity 6: Field school of the Collège Laflèche history and civilization program
Dates: September 3 to 17, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Activity length: 1 hour
Admission fee: Free (Information: 819-375-7346 ext. 320)
Place: Place d’Armes,
at the corner of Des Ursulines and Saint-Louis streets
Historic Borough of Trois-Rivières
Description: Come and see how our young archaeologists work and learn about the grandiose past of the city of Trois-Rivières at an archaeological field school.
Target clientele: General