A trip west of the Island of Montréal
Article published on June 18, 2024
Nestled between Montréal and the province of Ontario, and easily accessible with its privileged location in Montérégie, Vaudreuil-Soulanges is worth the trip. There’s so much to do and enjoy in the region, year-round. Here’s a sampling!
Village des Écluses
Credit: Tourisme MontérégieLocated at the mouth of the Soulanges Canal, the Village des Écluses heritage site in Vaudreuil-Soulanges welcomes you with its vacation-like decor. The restaurant, bar and large waterfront terrace make it the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon or summer cocktail hour. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to take advantage of the variety of watercraft available to rent (kayaks, paddle boards, electric surfboards), nature trails, and the Soulanges bike path. In the evening, lively musical programming sets the vibe. And at dusk, visitors can enjoy an illuminated nature walk at the immersive outdoor lighthouse space and fall asleep to the sounds of the lapping river at one of the furnished or rustic campsites.
2 Chemin du Canal, Pointe-des-Cascades
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Le Bourg des Cèdres vineyard
Credit: Le Bourg des CèdresLe Bourg des Cèdres produces artisanal and ecological wines. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, the vineyard enjoys a climate that’s ideal for wine growing. Take a guided tour, sample their wines on the terrace, and be sure to visit the store.
490 Chemin du Fleuve, Les Cèdres
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Sucrerie de la Montagne
Credit: Sucrerie de la MontagneOpen year-round and recognized as a Quebec heritage site, this sugar shack is a great place to immerse yourself in Quebec traditions with its historical buildings surrounded by a forest of hundred-year-old maple trees.
Enjoy lots of activities including cart rides, a guided tour of the traditional facilities, shopping at the general store and, of course, enjoying a delicious meal with musical entertainment.
And to get the full fur trader experience, you can sleep over at one of the four chalets on site.
300 Chemin Saint-Georges, Rigaud
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Mont Rigaud
Credit: Mont RigaudLocated just 25 km from Montréal, Mont Rigaud boasts more than 20 km of mountain bike trails. You can also enjoy beautiful hikes or try one of their exercise and obstacle courses.
And if you want to enjoy a breathtaking view without all the effort, simply take the chairlift to the peak.
321 Rue des Érables, Rigaud
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