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City in Quebec, Canada
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Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a modern city in La Vallée-du-Richelieu, in Montérégie, in Quebec. This city is mainly residential and commercial. Recreational tourism activities are mainly: hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Its built heritage has a contemporary charm, depending on the area. The main attractions of this city are, in particular its Vieux-Saint-Basile-le-Grand, comprising many rustic and often posh houses, especially on rue Principale, between Montée Robert and boulevard du Millénaire, bearing witness to the great local history.
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Municipal collection of works of visual art
Saint-Basile-le-Grand publishes the "Directory of works of art from the municipal collection - An era in art" every two years. The city recognizes the creative talent of artists in the visual arts (artists' canvases, sculptures, photographs, etc.), in particular through this collection of works of art, its repertoire of works of art visual and exhibitions of works of art. Every year, there is a rotation of the works of the municipal collection in the offices of certain buildings of the municipality.
The exterior walls of this church are finished in stone.
Located between Mont Saint-Bruno and Mont Saint-Hilaire, this private golf club offers an 18-hole course. Indoor golf school, outdoor group lessons, private lessons and semi-private lessons. This club also offers its pro shop (golf equipment and accessories).
Lise-B.-Boisvert Community Center
Community gardens
The city offers around twenty parks, many of which are linked to the cycling network.
Launching ramp
An accommodating ramp for pleasure boaters on the Richelieu River is set up there. A waiting area has been provided for vehicles before they can unload (or reload) their pleasure craft. A public parking lot is available not far from the park, on Chemin Richelieu, at the intersection of Montée Robert (designated area).
Cycling network
The cycle network reaches almost 20 km of cycle paths and lanes on the territory of Grandbasil. The cycling network is connected to the network of the Metropolitan Community of Montreal (CMM); the portion of the track in Saint-Basile-le-Grand stretches over 10.2 km.
Jean-Rougeau Arena
Roland-Leblanc Library
The library also offers an online service, in particular to check the availability of a document, reserve it, find reading suggestions and access its own subscriber file. The municipal library makes its rich and diverse collection available to the public, its program of activities (including workshops, conferences) for children and adults as well as a range of services offered on site and remotely. The library offers work and relaxation areas and wireless Internet access. She also accepts book donations.
Greek style restaurant. Customers can bring their own wine.
Offer of Asian dishes.
Restaurant specializing in Italian dishes.
Online order service via: yuzusushi.ca, ubereats.com, doordash.com, skipthedishes.com.
Three-star hotel.
General grocery store.
General grocery store.
Bakery breads, loaves and delicacies
A family business in bakery pastry.
Sweet Bec Bakery
Offer of various bakery and pastry products.
Greengrocer.
Its principal roads are Route 116 (along the railway) and Route 223 (Chemin du Richelieu, along the Richelieu River).
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