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Located near Montréal, Montérégie is brimming with life, culture, heritage, flavors, and vast natural spaces. Behind every product and local businesses are passionate individuals who shape the region’s vibrant identity. Who better than these community builders…

What if balance was simply about combining the buzz of city life with the peaceful allure of rural landscapes? When all these pleasures are within easy reach in the same beautiful corner of the world, the…

Halfway between Montreal and Trois-Rivières, the Sorel-Tracy area is full of family activities. Is your crew more into outdoor adventures or cultural discoveries? Every family has its own adventure! Or better yet, extend your getaway and…

Located only 45 minutes from downtown Montreal, the Soulanges Canal remains a well-kept secret. The area appeals to cyclists riding its banks, paddlers exploring its waters, history buffs, and epicurean vacationers. Surrounded by water on all…

Located at the heart of a vast agricultural region, Saint-Hyacinthe and its surroundings celebrate the taste of all things authentic, fresh, and flavorful. Here, the abundance of harvests is reflected in the gastronomic offerings. From fine…

What are your plans for the weekend? When the warm weather arrives, the urge to escape the city can strike unexpectedly. Planned or spontaneous, a getaway in Haut-Richelieu leads to one-day adventures filled with memories to…

Avec son réseau d’environ 600 kilomètres de pistes cyclables en site propre, la Montérégie se distingue comme une destination privilégiée pour les cyclistes. Voici quelques suggestions d’où aller pédaler pour votre prochaine sortie à vélo ce…

An account of Jacques Sennéchael’s five-day crossing of the Montérégie along his handpicked bike paths and circuits, including the Centre-Est Loop. A slow touring journey that enabled the Vélo Mag editor to savour everything he saw…

Jonathan B. Roy is an adventurer and author who’s cycled the world, amassing nearly 40,000 km in 40 countries. His books, Histoires à dormir dehors, capture the essence of bike travel and meeting locals. Jonathan is…

Du 24 au 26 janvier, le YétiFest revient en force pour sa 6e édition à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield ! Avec ses activités variées et son ambiance conviviale, ce festival emblématique est un véritable paradis hivernal. Voici un petit avant-goût…

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays in Montérégie and be charmed by unique Christmas markets, where local artisans and festive entertainment await you. Here’s a selection of events in Montérégie, highlighting traditions, treats, and…

Looking for a vacation destination just outside Montréal? For a great family day trip or even couple’s getaway? Make sure to add the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to your list! Water fun Water activities, boating, SUP and…

This summer, discover Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site and explore one of the first lock canals built in Canada. Strategically located to avoid the rapids of the St. Lawrence River and to counter the threat of American invasion,…

This summer, visit two national historic sites in the Montérégie region, Fort Chambly and Fort Lennox—two Parks Canada-administered forts located on the banks of the Richelieu River. The settlements are located along a corridor in Montérégie…