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City in Quebec, Canada
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Mont-Saint-Hilaire is a town of about 19,000 (2020) near Montreal, east of the Richelieu River, in La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec. It is distinguished by a resort on the east bank of the Richelieu River, agrotourism (orchards, vineyard, cider house, apple products, market gardening products), its three museums, its places of worship, the Centre de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire, and its nautical infrastructure (docks, landing stages, launching ramps, boat storage) promoting pleasure boating.
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Outdoor cinema park.
Ozias Leduc (1864-1955) was a prolific church decorator and easel painter. This nationally renowned artist exerted a significant influence on Quebec and Canadian painting of the 20th century, notably with Paul-Émile Borduas and Jean-Paul Riopelle.
The First Nations House
The museum is a place of exchange, sharing and rapprochement. Its mission is to make the First Nations better known (including their knowledge and know-how) through museum, environmental and gastronomic activities.
The major art museum on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. It was founded in 1993 to promote the work of regional artists Jordi Bonet, Paul-Émile Borduas and Ozias Leduc. The museum includes the houses of Borduas and Leduc, which can be visited. Exhibitions are art from the area, and other Quebec artists such as Jean-Paul Lemieux and Nancy Petry.
Saint-Hilaire Church
Church facing the Richelieu River.
In the summer, it offers guided tours of the works of Ozias Leduc in Saint-Hilaire church.
Mont-Saint-Hilaire Cemetery
Catholic cemetery.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Place of worship.
Place of worship.
Centre de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire
One of Canada's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the nature reserve protects over a thousand hectares of primeval forest on Mount Saint-Hilaire. The western half of the nature reserve is open for hiking and cross-country skiing. Equipment rentals are available.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Bakery cafe with bread, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas.
Fries, poutine, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, hamburgers, paninis, hot dogs.
Asian Flowers Restaurant
Restaurant offering Asian dishes.
Dining room. Meals for consumption on the spot or to take away. Catering buffet service.
Varied menu. Daily specials are posted on the website.
Online ordering service.
Ludus Bar Lounge du Manoir Rouville-Campbell.
Coffee and newspapers available in the lounge. Bar, free high speed wireless internet, room service menu. Air-conditioning.
Hotel
Gîte.
General grocery store.
General grocery store.
Bakery Le Pain Dans Les Voiles
Boulangerie, café.
Chocolate Favorites
Shop offering chocolate products, including cocktail boxes. Online Store. Collection in chocolate factory, home delivery.
Liquor store.
Beer store.
Alpacas from Domaine Poissant inc
Main activities: guided tour of the farm. Walk with alpaca(s), evening walk with alpacas, Zen yoga with alpacas, parent-child yoga with alpacas. Tours are by reservation only.
Diversified farm offering apple and berry products.
Cryo cider house
Artisanal ciderhouse producing ice, still or sparkling ciders.
Verger Gaston cider house
Orchard.
The North Flank - Orchard & Cider House
Orchard.
The 7 fruits of the castle
Orchard. Activities: U-pick, tasting, exhibitions and flora observation.
Orchard The Old Forge
Orchard.
Vineyard.
Apple orchard. Pick your own apples. A variety of ciders and other apple products for sale. Creperie open Sa Su 09:00-15:00.
By train
Mont-Saint-Hilaire is served by the Mont-Saint-Hilaire commuter rail station on the Réseau de transport métropolitain's (RTM) Mont-Saint-Hilaire line.
By bus
Local bus service is provided by the RTM's Vallée du Richelieu sector.
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