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City in Quebec, Canada
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La Prairie is a picturesque and verdant city of 26,000 (2021) on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Roussillon, in the Western Montérégie region of Quebec.
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Société d'histoire de La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine
Established in 1972, the La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine Historical Society aims to preserve the distinctive historical character of Old La Prairie. His efforts led in 1975 to the creation of the historic district of Old La Prairie. This museum offers a program of activities which is posted on the website.
Musée archéologie de Roussillon
In 2022, the museum presents an Archaeology and Criminal Investigations exhibition. This exhibition informs visitors about the exciting work of bioarchaeologists in the investigation of ancient crimes. In addition, the museum presents a permanent exhibition through 5000 years of history of the region. The museum regularly presents various other thematic exhibitions.
Parc du Bassin-de-La Prairie
Park along the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This park is connected to the riverside bike path and includes a small peninsula. In the summer season, this park is very popular with water sports enthusiasts.
This centre specializing in rock climbing offers day camps. It offers two types of indoor climbing: route and bouldering, with several levels of difficulty. Experienced climbers can obtain accreditation. Team Canyon, made up of experienced climbers between the ages of 10 and 19, who participate in competitions.
18-hole mini-golf course set on a wooded hill, surrounded by lakes, streams and waterfalls. The site also has a playground for children, a terrace with tables and an ice cream parlour.
Centre Sportif de La Prairie
Inaugurated in 1966 under the name of L'Olympia, this sports centre offers hockey throughout the year. This center also offers a free skating schedule.
Complexe sportif Jean de la Mennais
This sports complex offers a variety of activities: athletics, recreational badminton (10 years and over), free badminton, children's basketball, cheerleading, jumping and throwing lessons, dancing, climbing, gymnastics, recreational apparatus, laido, karate, kobudo, mini-league, volleyball 9 to 12 years old, tennis, table tennis, zumba and yoga.
Club de Golf L'express
The L'Express Golf Club is the largest practice complex in Canada. This course has 11 holes par 3&4 with par 35. The Mulligan Golf Academy offers training to play golf. The club welcomes groups and events.
Parc de conservation du Marais
This natural area of 87.7 hectares has a varied flora and is home to a diverse fauna. Among the rare species, the park is home to the chorus frog, a tiny frog protected by law.
Sentier multifonctionnel
This multifunctional trail stretches over 10.4 km. It crosses the Marais conservation park. Trail enthusiasts can go hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. This route allows you to stop at a heated shelter in winter at Lucie-F.-Roussel and L'Arrondissement parks.
Pistes cyclables
The Route verte (section 3). These two trails offer a breathtaking view of the river and Montreal. They stretch over 50 km and have no elevation changes. La Riveraine runs between the river and Route 130, between Sainte-Catherine and Varennes. The Seaway dike offers a trail stretching over more than 14 km, between Sainte-CatheThe main bike paths in Laprairie are the Seaway dike and the La Riveraine bike path, which is a segment of trine and Île Notre-Dame.
Ski de fond
La Prairie offers a trail of more than 10 km in nature near the city. This track has seven circuits, to practice winter activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. The map of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing circuits is available on the city's website.
Restaurant offering a menu with varied recipes, with a wide choice of lunches, brunches and dinners.
Restaurant with outdoor terrace, equipped with tables and parasol.
Restaurant also offering a catering service.
Pataterie-style fast food restaurant.
Restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Vegan restaurant offering a varied menu for consumption in the restaurant or for delivery.
Restaurant.
Restaurant.
Chicken restaurant.
"Empanadas" style restaurant, ready to eat and offering a varied menu.
Restaurant.
Restaurant bar, sushi and grills.
Restaurant offering Chinese, Cantonese, Szechuan and Thai dishes.
Italian cuisine restaurant.
Italian cuisine restaurant.
Taverne Centrale
Restaurant, bar, tavern.
Boulangerie Roselin Sans Gluten
Boulangerie Fortin
Bar Laitier Les Crèmes Glacées Jonathan
Vignoble Vertefeuille
A dining room that can accommodate up to 40 people is set up in a building located in the heart of the vineyard, in an ancestral setting; with a small lounge for groups up to 10 people. The rustic table offered by this vineyard includes gourmet menus composed of fresh and organic products from the region. The products offered by this vineyard are: white wine, rosé wine and red wine.
Marché des Jardiniers de La Prairie
Food market with regional agricultural products offered by various merchants. The products offered are varied, including: meats and seafood, cheeses, deli meats and seasonings, fruits and vegetables, bakeries and pastries, beverages, florists and nurseries, and restaurants.
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