Trois Rivieres sits exactly between Montreal and Quebec City, which makes it a practical base and a market creators from both big cities ignore. Here, being present is often enough to win the job.

A quiet industrial base

Paper mills, metalworking, processing, transport and energy form the economic backbone. These are companies selling to other companies, bidding for contracts and needing to show capability, safety and their teams. Almost none has video of its own.

The river and regional tourism

The St Lawrence, the old centre, summer festivals and outdoor activities create a short but dense season. Accommodation and restaurants decide their communication between March and May, before the season overwhelms them.

An hour from two markets

Montreal and Quebec City are both same day return trips. A creator based here can take work in three markets without moving, with mid sized city costs. List all three cities on your profile, not just your own.

Selling to clients who never bought

Many businesses here have never hired a creator. A generic portfolio is not enough: what opens doors is a short example made with their product or something close to it. They buy what they recognise, not what they have to imagine.

Recurrence rather than volume

You will not get thirty new clients a year, but you can get six who order every month. That changes how you sell: a monthly package with a calendar rather than one off videos, and a carefully kept relationship, because everyone knows everyone here.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays best?

Industry and its suppliers.

When do I pitch tourism?

Between March and May.

Can I work for Montreal and Quebec City?

Yes, both are same day return trips.

How does a mid sized market hold up?

With monthly packages.