Stays in Trois-Rivières

A year-round outdoor swimming pool is the family draw at Candlewood Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest, and kitchenettes in the rooms let parents handle snacks and simple meals. A complimentary breakfast is included, and pets are welcome. Soundproofing and parquet floors make rooms quieter and easier to keep clean, and there is a terrace with picnic areas and a coffee shop on site.

Hotel Oui GO! is a four-star hotel in the centre of Trois-Rivières, and I would recommend it to families who want to walk to the old riverside. Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières are two minutes away on foot. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with city views and free WiFi, which helps children sleep. The modern restaurant is family-friendly and serves brunch and lunch with local specialties.

A saltwater indoor pool is the feature I would highlight for families at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest, since it stays open whatever the Quebec weather. Pets are welcome, so the whole family can travel together, and the airport is only eight minutes away for arrivals and departures. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and there is a fitness centre and a lounge. Guests rate it 8.6 across 903 reviews.

Les Suites de Laviolette in Trois-Rivières has spacious, air-conditioned rooms, and that space is what I would mention first to families. The saltwater swimming pool is the obvious draw for children, and a tennis court gives older kids and parents another way to stay active. Parc Laviolette is nearby for outdoor time, and golfers will note the Club de Golf Godefroy close by. A fitness centre, a lounge and free WiFi complete a comfortable base.

A five-minute walk to the St. Lawrence River is what I would highlight for families at the Delta Hotels Trois-Rivières Conference Centre, with the historic areas, shops and restaurants of downtown close by. Back at the hotel, the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna work in every season. Rooms have a 55-inch TV and a coffee maker, some with river views, and pets are accepted. Guests rate the hotel 8.4 across 706 reviews.

I would recommend L'Auberge du Lac St-Pierre to families who want water and open space near Trois-Rivières. The inn sits by Lake Saint-Pierre with direct access to the riverbank, and complimentary bicycles make an easy outing with older children. The seasonal outdoor pool keeps summer afternoons simple, while the sauna, outdoor hot tubs and massages suit parents. The gastronomic restaurant covers dinner. Rooms include a DVD player and bathrobes.

Super 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel off Highway 155, and I would recommend it to families who value a pool. The indoor pool has a 24-metre waterslide, which children will remember, and the hot tub and fitness centre are there for the adults. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and a breakfast to go helps with an early start. Trois-Rivières Airport is under fifteen minutes by car.

Every room here has a refrigerator and a microwave, which makes snacks, milk and simple suppers for younger children easy to handle. The continental buffet breakfast is included, so mornings start without a search for a café, and free on-site parking keeps loading the car simple. I would plan on driving: the hotel sits 3.1 km from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, away from the old town and the riverfront. Pets are accepted, a real plus for families travelling with a dog.

I would suggest the Hotel-Motel Coconut to families looking for a lively, simple base in Trois-Rivières. Family rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep despite the bar and evening entertainment on site. The sun terrace is pleasant in summer, WiFi is free and there is bicycle parking. Parc Laviolette is 1.8 km away for an outdoor break. It suits relaxed families more than those seeking quiet evenings.

Hôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel within a five-minute walk of the Maison de la Culture, and I would recommend it to families who want a central base with a gym. Rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a bath, which helps with children. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking are available, and pets are allowed. The rating of 7.2 suggests a basic stay.

Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a straightforward two-star base, and I would recommend it to families driving through Quebec with a dog. It sits minutes from downtown with easy access to Highways 40 and 55, so arrivals and departures are simple. A continental breakfast is served daily, high-speed internet is free, and rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom. Check the rating of 7.2 against your own expectations.