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| The lovely Montérégie valley with its delightfully bucolic atmosphere is located midway between Montréal and the U.S. border. This hilly region is bisected from north to south by the Richelieu River. Rich in historical significance—Montérégie was the site of many decisive battles—it’s also a highly fertile area where farming plays a primary economic role. In fact, is one of Montérégie’s main activities, making it a gourmet destination par excellence. |
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Pick your own!
From April through the end of autumn, many growers open their fields to anyone ready to do the picking themselves! Gather the cream of the crop of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. |
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Witness to a colourful past
The colony was once guarded by a string of forts that, today, provide an unparalleled opportunity to discover the region’s history. Bring the past alive as you learn the history of the decisive battles that took place on these lands! |
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The montérégie hills
Providing the region’s sole change in land level, the Montérégie hills (locally known as les Montérégiennes) stand 400 metres (1,312 feet) high and form an imaginary line between Montréal and the Appalachians. |
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Parks within easy reach
Several magnificent parks provide an opportunity to reconnect with nature, all within easy reach of the major urban centres. You’ll find islands, orchards, trails, historic mills, and more! |
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 No great surprise that Saint-Hyacinthe is recognized as Québec’s farming capital, with its rich, loamy soil! |
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| Québec’s premier region for cider production, apple growers and maple groves, Montérégie is truly a choice destination for refined palates! |
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| The region was home to great artists like Paul-Émile Borduas, Jordi Bonet and Ozias Leduc, who were inspired by its great beauty. |
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| Montérégie witnessed the birth of Canada’s first railway line (La Prairie — Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) as well as the first international line (Longueuil – Portland). |
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| The Richelieu, a river that was once a main commercial waterway, can today be discovered at leisure on any number of cruises. |
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| There’s no shortage of picturesque roadways through the valleys and alongside the rivers to lead you on to as many exhilarating discoveries. Find out more! |
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| Looking for somewhere to go in the evenings? You won’t be disappointed! The many local theatres and summer theatres offer varied programming. |
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| The next time you pick apples, make it an occasion to sample the region’s famous ciders and ice ciders: you won’t regret it! |
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