Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site

Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site is temporarily closed to the general public for the season. The site welcomes school groups for guided tours from September to October and May to June. See details.

Make a stop in the Mauricie region, near the Saint-Maurice River, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, to discover the remains of Canada's first ironworks and to admire the metallic pieces fabricated at the Forges in the old days.

No access

For safety and conservation reasons, the industrial valley area between the upper and lower forges and the trails in this area are closed. The trails leading to the Saint-Maurice River are also closed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Interaction with history

Immerse yourself in the world of the blast furnace workers with 1600°C Trial by Fire.

School programs

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Activities and experiences

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Plan your visit

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Fees

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Safety and guidelines

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About Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site

Culture and history

Read about the history of the workers, the blast furnace and the iron ore found in the Trois-Rivières region.

Nature and science

Learn more about the initiatives undertaken by the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site team to preserve the integrity of the site.

Stewardship and management

Find out about job offers, partners, the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site management plan, and more.

How to get here

Contact Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site

10 000, boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières (Quebec) G9C 1B1

General inquiries
1-888-773-8888

Visitor centre and reservations
819-378-5116
forges@pc.gc.ca

Hours of operation

General public
The site is temporarily closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2025.
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School groups
Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site welcomes school groups for guided tours from May to June and September to October. See details.

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