Trois-Rivières is a place of cultural, economic and physical diversity. Located in a country with a deep history, which is also part of modernity, Trois-Rivières bears witness to its 375 years of history by contributing to modern development. Economically, Trois-Rivières has many resources, but the main economic resource is the manufacturing sector which is constantly evolving. The St. Lawrence River is notably connected to the three-armed delta which gave its name to Trois-Rivières. The natural vegetation is as diverse as the city, ranging from forests to meadows. Trois-Rivières is a small town that has a lot to offer. More specifically, Trois-Rivières is located in a region with flat and rolling hills and fertile soils which play an important role in the economy of Trois-Rivières. The formation of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands occurred during the Paleozoic era. “The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence lowlands were formed by the effects of glaciation. This is due to the city's hilly landscape, where flat plains are interrupted by glacial hills and deep river valleys. After the Ice Age, when a large amount of water melted from the glaciers, the lakes were large, even larger than they are today. However, the lakes shrank to their present size and flat plains of sediment remained. These sediments formed excellent soil for agriculture” (Pandya, nd). This process left behind a large amount of rock sediments which were beneficial to the manufacturing industry. Additionally, the natural vegetation of Trois-Rivières is a combination of deciduous trees and conifers, including trees such as maple, walnut, oak, spruce, hemlock and elm. However, over time, the vast forest area has declined due to the expansion of industrial factories. (See Appendix B) Trois-Rivières has a climate very similar to that of the rest of Canada, characterized by fluctuating temperatures from month to month. In particular, the climate of Trois-Rivières is continental, but humid due to the proximity of a river. (See appendix). Summers are hot with temperatures rising up to 25°C. Fall tends to be quite cool, but it is not uncommon to have excessively hot or cold days. Winter can be short and freezing, ranging from -7.3°C to -17.6°C. Annual precipitation is quite low, but from May to October it is quite abundant (see Appendix A). The two large rivers are close to Trois-Rivières and they are called the Saint-Laurent River and the Saint-Maurice River...