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City in Quebec, Canada
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Contrecoeur is a municipality with a riverside, forest and rural landscape, in the regional county municipality (RCM) of Marguerite-D'Youville, in Montérégie, in Quebec.
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Parc du moulin Chaput
Banal mill built in 1742. It is one of the last windmills in Quebec. Today, its mechanism is absent and its structure is well maintained.
Église Sainte-Trinité
Church of Catholic denomination.
Église Saint-Laurent-du-Fleuve
Catholic church.
Colonie de vacances des Grèves
Established in 1912, this family and children's summer camp is the oldest summer camp still in operation in Quebec and French-Canada. It is reputed to be the largest French-speaking summer camp still in operation in North America. This summer camp welcomes all children.
Parc régional des Grèves
This regional park has two reception stations: chalet Jean-Paul Dubois (Sorel-Tracy sector) and colony des Grèves (Contrecoeur sector). The trail map can be downloaded from the website.
Réserve nationale des Îles-de-Contrecoeur
This wildlife reserve, created in 1981, has an area of 3.12 km. Its mission is to protect emergent and submerged grass beds, as well as waterfowl nesting sites. This wildlife reserve is adjacent to the Saint-Ours Island Bird Sanctuary. It straddles several islands: Île aux Rats, Île à McNicoll, Île Devant l'Eglise, Île Chipeau, Grande Île, Île Ronde, Île aux Boeufs and Île de la Little Colony.
The walking trails are accessible at 1500 rue des Saules; 6773 rue des Peonies; 10350 route Marie-Victorin and 4650 rue des Ormes. There is also the multi-use trail at Antoine-Pécaudy Park, at 1141, rue des Chênes.
Centre Sportif Régional de Contrecoeur 2004
Arena offering ice rental services, resto bar, restaurants, and various events.
Parc nautique de Contrecoeur
Asian cuisine.
Restaurant offering mainly the buffet.
Restaurant.
Restaurant specializing in chicken.
Fruit and vegetable store, pastry shop, delicatessen, grocery store, etc.
Les jeudis fermiers de Contrecoeur
Public market bringing together several producers and traders; they offer various seasonal products (vegetables, fruits, local products, etc.).
Mechanical service, storage/winterization, transport and aesthetics for pleasure craft.
Boat repair service.
Artist's workshop.
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