{"id":96092,"date":"2025-06-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/blog\/agreements\/news\/escapades-spontanees-haut-richelieu\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:01:10","slug":"escapades-spontanees-haut-richelieu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/blog\/agreements\/news\/escapades-spontanees-haut-richelieu\/","title":{"rendered":"Haut-Richelieu: 4 Ways to Enjoy a Spontaneous Gataway\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Montgolfiere_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/mrc\/haut-richelieu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haut-Richelieu<\/a><\/strong> leads to one-day adventures filled with memories to cherish.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Breath of Fresh Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie is a paradise for cyclists, Haut-Richelieu is its epicenter. Over 300 kilometers of bike paths stretch across picturesque farmland with gentle slopes. Road cycling enthusiasts will love these circuits offering pure joy. For a more leisurely outing, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/route\/la-monteregiade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>La<\/em>\u00a0<em>Mont\u00e9r\u00e9giade<\/em><\/a><\/strong> and <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/route\/chambly-canal-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canal-de-Chambly<\/a><\/strong><\/em> paths are particularly accessible and safe, perfect for a family ride.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-275x155.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/La-Monteregiade_credit-Tourisme-Monteregie-edited-270x152.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>La Mont\u00e9r\u00e9giade<\/em> bike path<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-10a96f3\" data-block-id=\"10a96f3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-ac1c8fc\" data-block-id=\"ac1c8fc\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/tourism-haut-richelieu\/activities\/cycle-touring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover more bike paths in Haut-Richelieu<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling the call of the mountain? Head to Mont Saint-Gr\u00e9goire, where two trails maintained by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/centre-dinterpretation-du-milieu-ecologique-du-haut-richelieu-cime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIME (Centre d\u2019interpr\u00e9tation du milieu \u00e9cologique) Haut-Richelieu<\/a><\/strong> wind through this protected natural area. Along the way, interpretive panels share fascinating insights into the ecosystems and the history of the former stone quarry carved into the mountain. At the summit (after a 45-minute climb), enjoy breathtaking views of Montreal, Rougemont, Mont Saint-Hilaire and, on a clear day, the Adirondacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-17-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine cycling and hiking in one day or extend your stay. Many accommodations in the region proudly carry the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/landing\/bienvenue-cyclistes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Bienvenue cyclistes!<\/em> certification<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-fbab644\" data-block-id=\"fbab644\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-ac26327\" data-block-id=\"ac26327\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/business\/cime-haut-richelieu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover the Mont Saint-Gr\u00e9goire trails<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brewery Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first stop on this epicurean microadventure: <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/terre-a-boire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terre \u00e0 Boire<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, a farm brewery and artisanal distillery. This family-run business in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is one of the few in Qu\u00e9bec to use its own organic grains in beer production. Settle onto the terrace, soak in the scenery, and sip these \u201cfield-to-glass\u201d creations accompanied by a wood-fired pizza. Pure bliss!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B00292_1-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-9c9999f\" data-block-id=\"9c9999f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-ff0be53\" data-block-id=\"ff0be53\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/business\/terre-a-boire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover Terre \u00e0 Boire<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/microbrasserie-domaine-berthiaume-ferme-brassicole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domaine Berthiaume<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, the family-friendly atmosphere and warm welcome make you feel like you\u2019re visiting friends. This microbrewery in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu offers a picnic area for sunny breaks. While you enjoy the house-brewed beers, kids can burn off energy in the play area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TourismeMonteregie_StJeanSurRichelieu_-46-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-ce9885c\" data-block-id=\"ce9885c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-1b0a549\" data-block-id=\"1b0a549\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/business\/domaine-berthiaume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover Domaine Berthiaume<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-based producer <em>Lagabi\u00e8re<\/em> invites you to its charming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/buvette-laganiere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Buvette<\/em>\u00a0<em>Lagani\u00e8re<\/em><\/a><\/strong> in the heart of Old Saint-Jean. Overlooking the Richelieu River, this bistro-style venue is perfect for enjoying a bite to eat and lingering over a craft beer. The menu also features a wide selection of alcohol-free beers, so everyone can enjoy the convivial experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/buvette-laganiere-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Buvette Lagani\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-05af7e0\" data-block-id=\"05af7e0\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-f50534a\" data-block-id=\"f50534a\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/business\/la-buvette-laganiere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover Buvette Lagani\u00e8re<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Escape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a day exploring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/vieux-saint-jean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Saint-Jean<\/a><\/strong>, a must-visit district in Haut-Richelieu. In summer, the neighborhood comes alive from morning to night, becoming the city\u2019s beating heart. Enjoy brunch on a sunny terrace, browse charming boutiques, or unwind along the Chambly Canal with a waterside stroll.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-275x155.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSCF4448-270x152.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old Saint-Jean &#8211; Photo: No Monday Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re there, experience the living history of Old Saint-Jean with <em>Foyer L\u00e9gendaire<\/em>, a new free immersive attraction. Inspired by traditional storytelling evenings but with a modern twist, it features captivating video capsules, light games, soundscapes and interactive narration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foyer_Eclusiers_Saint-Jean-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Tourisme Haut-Richelieu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-72119d7\" data-block-id=\"72119d7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-87c4de1\" data-block-id=\"87c4de1\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/tourismehautrichelieu.com\/en\/tourism-haut-richelieu\/destinations\/saint-jean-sur-richelieu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover the heart of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A summer tradition: in August, the sky over Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu transforms into a living canvas as hot air balloons rise on the horizon. Highly anticipated each year, the <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/event\/international-de-montgolfieres-de-saint-jean-sur-richelieu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International de montgolfi\u00e8re de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> runs from August 8\u201310 and 14\u201317, offering two weekends of aerial magic, large-scale music performances and family activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-275x155.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Envolee-de-montgolfieres-en-matinee-edited-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Laurianne Gervais-Courchesne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b4534c5\" data-block-id=\"b4534c5\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-ffe8788\" data-block-id=\"ffe8788\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/en.montgolfieres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover l&#8217;International de montgolfi\u00e8re de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nautical Escape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to cast off? Head to <em><strong>Quai Ryan<\/strong><\/em> in Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois. Whether you\u2019re planning a picnic, a paddling adventure or a fishing trip, this recreational hub is the perfect starting point. You can even rent an electric surfboard, a bike or a zodiac on-site. Younger visitors (and the young at heart) will love the free obstacle course.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_1.15.1-275x155.jpg 275w, 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River, a resort-like vibe awaits. <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/membre\/marina-st-tropez-piscine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marina St-Tropez<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, celebrating its 75<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year, instantly puts you in vacation mode: waterfront terraces, volleyball courts, a pool, sunny cocktails\u2026 Hop aboard an <em>Alo Richelieu<\/em> boat taxi at Quai Ryan and arrive at the party in style.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-275x155.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited-270x152.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marina-St-Tropez-edited.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo : Marina St-Tropez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-413c659\" data-block-id=\"413c659\"><div class=\"stk-row 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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&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":94657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":{"active_ga4_event":false,"member_association":""},"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-300x180.png",300,180,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-768x461.png",768,461,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"post-thumb":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-275x165.png",275,165,true],"imgBannerPopup":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"imgBanner":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"imgBannerFull":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",1000,600,false],"imgBannerMobile":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-650x600.png",650,600,true],"imgBannerMobileSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-400x400.png",400,400,true],"imgMember":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-750x562.png",750,562,true],"imgMemberSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-400x240.png",400,240,true],"imgTeam":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-540x400.png",540,400,true],"imgTeamSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1-270x162.png",270,162,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",300,180,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",400,240,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-1.png",600,360,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>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 cherish.\u00a0\u00a0 A Breath of Fresh Air If Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie is a paradise for cyclists, Haut-Richelieu is its epicenter. Over 300 kilometers of bike paths stretch across picturesque farmland with gentle slopes. Road cycling enthusiasts will love these circuits offering pure joy. For a more leisurely outing, La\u00a0Mont\u00e9r\u00e9giade and Canal-de-Chambly paths are particularly accessible and safe, perfect for a family ride.\u00a0 La Mont\u00e9r\u00e9giade bike path Discover&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/category\/blog\/agreements\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Charlotte Bastien","url":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/author\/cbastien\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Haut-Richelieu: 4 Ways to Enjoy a Spontaneous Gataway\u00a0 | Tourisme Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie 4 id\u00e9es d\u2019escapades spontan\u00e9es \u00e0 vivre dans le Haut-Richelieu<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are your plans for the weekend? When the warm weather arrives, the urge to escape the city can strike unexpectedly. 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