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Montérégie

ℹ️ The "km" distances are approximate, measured from a tourist site in the region.

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Fort Chambly National Historic Site
Montérégie
History & Heritage

Fort Chambly National Historic Site

Built of stone in 1711 at the foot of the Richelieu rapids, after three successive wooden forts, this fortification was a pillar of New France's defence against British invasions coming from Lake Champlain.

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Chambly Canal National Historic Site
Montérégie
History & Heritage

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

North America's first fortified lock structure and a direct ancestor of the St. Lawrence Seaway, this 20 km canal with nine locks links Chambly to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, bypassing the river's historic rapids.

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Maison nationale des Patriotes
Montérégie
History & Heritage

Maison nationale des Patriotes

Québec's only museum entirely devoted to the history of the 1837–1838 Patriotes, this designated historic house stands in the very village where the insurgents won their sole victory against the British army, making it a symbol of the cradle of Canadian democracy.

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Brome-Missisquoi and Richelieu Valley Wine Route
Montérégie
Themed Routes & Circuits

Brome-Missisquoi and Richelieu Valley Wine Route

A network of vineyards, cideries, orchards, and chocolate makers spread along marked agritourism circuits, this gourmet route builds on Montérégie's historic farming vocation to offer a discovery of local terroirs through tastings and bucolic landscapes.

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Old Boucherville and Seigneurial Heritage
Montérégie
History & Heritage

Old Boucherville and Seigneurial Heritage

Founded in 1667 at the initiative of Pierre Boucher, one of the oldest village cores on the south shore of the St. Lawrence preserves a remarkable seigneurial architecture, a direct witness to the early settlement of this part of the Montérégie territory.

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Zoo de Granby
2 km

Zoo de Granby

📍 Granby

Jardin zoologique · Glissade d'eau · Manèges · Mini-ferme

Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
3.1 km

Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville

📍 Boucherville

Parc national du Québec · Canot récréatif · Kayak de mer · Kayak récréatif

Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin (CINLB)
4 km

Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin (CINLB)

📍 Granby

Parc municipal · Canicross · Course à pied · Fatbike

Chouette à voir!
11.4 km

Chouette à voir!

📍 Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu

Experience Chouette à voir!, a unique rehabilitation center devoted to birds of prey. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of these majestic raptors through spectacular flight demonstrations and interactive workshops. This inspiring facility educates visitors of all ages about environmental protection while caring for wild birds before their release back into nature.

Parc régional des Grèves
21.3 km

Parc régional des Grèves

📍 Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu

Parc régional des Grèves is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts seeking pristine natural landscapes. This park features a well-maintained network of trails, including a spectacular 1.4 km boardwalk that connects two sectors and invites you to explore diverse scenery. In Sorel-Tracy, discover the La Savoyane observation tower for privileged moments of wildlife observation in the heart of Quebec's wilderness.

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