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What to See in Montérégie and Centre-du-Québec
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The Biophare, the Québec Biodiversity Centre, the Baie-du-Febvre Interpretation Centre, Exporail, Fort Chambly, Fort Lennox, the Rodolphe-Duguay House and Studio, the Abenaki Museum, the Mont-Saint-Hilaire Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of World Religions, the Laurier Museums/Post Office Hotel, Parc Marie-Victorin, Îles-de-Boucherville National Park, Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park, and the Gault Nature Reserve.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Drummondville
Between Montreal and Quebec City. Its "Village Québécois d’Antan," which recreates life in the province during the 19th century, and the Mondial des Cultures, an annual festival celebrating global traditions, are its two main tourist attractions.
Between Montreal and Quebec City. Its "Village Québécois d’Antan," which recreates life in the province during the 19th century, and the Mondial des Cultures, an annual festival celebrating global traditions, are its two main tourist attractions.
Fort Chambly
This military fort-museum, inspired by Vauban architecture, showcases the lives of soldiers and local residents during the 18th century.
This military fort-museum, inspired by Vauban architecture, showcases the lives of soldiers and local residents during the 18th century.
Fort Lennox
The fort, located in Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, was built in the 19th century to protect the colony from an American invasion. Guided tours and costumed reenactments are on the program.
The fort, located in Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, was built in the 19th century to protect the colony from an American invasion. Guided tours and costumed reenactments are on the program.
Granby
The city has numerous parks and an extensive network of cycling paths connected to the Route Verte. It is also home to a zoo and a large water park.
The city has numerous parks and an extensive network of cycling paths connected to the Route Verte. It is also home to a zoo and a large water park.
Kingsey Falls
This large village is home to the Marie Victorin Botanical Garden-Park and the Cascade factory, which offers tours.
This large village is home to the Marie Victorin Botanical Garden-Park and the Cascade factory, which offers tours.
Rigaud
This small town is primarily a pilgrimage site, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which welcomes over 40,000 pilgrims each year. Meanwhile, Mont Rigaud, located within the municipality, also draws many visitors with its nature activities.
This small town is primarily a pilgrimage site, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which welcomes over 40,000 pilgrims each year. Meanwhile, Mont Rigaud, located within the municipality, also draws many visitors with its nature activities.
Rougemont
The area is known for its orchards, which, from late August to mid-October, attract thousands of visitors who come to pick their own fruit.
The area is known for its orchards, which, from late August to mid-October, attract thousands of visitors who come to pick their own fruit.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Near Montreal, Saint-Jean has a few more or less historic buildings. But the town is best known for the "International Hot Air Balloon Festival" held there every August.
Near Montreal, Saint-Jean has a few more or less historic buildings. But the town is best known for the "International Hot Air Balloon Festival" held there every August.
Victoriaville
The city is part of the "Antique Dealers' Route" and hosts several festivals and cultural activities.
The city is part of the "Antique Dealers' Route" and hosts several festivals and cultural activities.
Natural Heritage
Baie-du-Febvre Interpretation Centre
This site offers a chance to explore the Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve through various exhibits, activities, and outdoor areas designed for birdwatching. Baie-du-Febvre is the most important spring migratory stopover for snow geese in North America.
This site offers a chance to explore the Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve through various exhibits, activities, and outdoor areas designed for birdwatching. Baie-du-Febvre is the most important spring migratory stopover for snow geese in North America.
Mount Arthabaska Park
Located in Victoriaville, this park offers hiking trails, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. It’s also a spot for birdwatching and "geocaching.".
Located in Victoriaville, this park offers hiking trails, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. It’s also a spot for birdwatching and "geocaching.".
Boucherville Islands National Park
This park in Boucherville, on the St. Lawrence River, is close to Montreal. Over 200 bird species can be observed here.
This park in Boucherville, on the St. Lawrence River, is close to Montreal. Over 200 bird species can be observed here.
Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
This charming little natural site is located near Montreal. It’s a great spot for observing over 200 bird species.
This charming little natural site is located near Montreal. It’s a great spot for observing over 200 bird species.
Gentilly River Regional Park
A "family-friendly" park for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping.
A "family-friendly" park for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping.
Gault Nature Reserve
This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Mont-Saint-Hilaire is home to nearly 200 bird species, as well as mammals and amphibians. Several hiking trails are available.
This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Mont-Saint-Hilaire is home to nearly 200 bird species, as well as mammals and amphibians. Several hiking trails are available.
Worth a look / Other
Drummondville
★★ Between Montreal and Quebec City. Its "Village Québécois d’Antan," which recreates life in the province during the 19th century, and…
Fort Chambly
★★ This military fort-museum, inspired by Vauban architecture, showcases the lives of soldiers and local residents during the 18th century.
Fort Lennox
★★ The fort, located in Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, was built in the 19th century to protect the colony from an American invasion. Guided…
Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
★★ This charming little natural site is located near Montreal. It’s a great spot for observing over 200 bird species.
Baie-du-Febvre Interpretation Centre
★ This site offers a chance to explore the Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve through various exhibits, activities, and outdoor areas…
Granby
★ The city has numerous parks and an extensive network of cycling paths connected to the Route Verte. It is also home to a zoo and a large…
Kingsey Falls
★ This large village is home to the Marie Victorin Botanical Garden-Park and the Cascade factory, which offers tours.
Mount Arthabaska Park
★ Located in Victoriaville, this park offers hiking trails, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. It’s also a spot…
Boucherville Islands National Park
★ This park in Boucherville, on the St. Lawrence River, is close to Montreal. Over 200 bird species can be observed here.
Gentilly River Regional Park
★ A "family-friendly" park for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping.
Gault Nature Reserve
★ This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Mont-Saint-Hilaire is home to nearly 200 bird species, as well as mammals and amphibians. Several hiking…
Rigaud
★ This small town is primarily a pilgrimage site, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which welcomes over 40,000 pilgrims each…
Rougemont
★ The area is known for its orchards, which, from late August to mid-October, attract thousands of visitors who come to pick their own fruit.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
★ Near Montreal, Saint-Jean has a few more or less historic buildings. But the town is best known for the "International Hot Air Balloon…
Victoriaville
★ The city is part of the "Antique Dealers' Route" and hosts several festivals and cultural activities.