
Longueuil is one of the ten oldest municipalities in Quebec and the third largest of the province. Its Réal-Bouvier marina is considered as one of the largest and most beautiful marinas east of New York and it is part of a vast linear park integrated to the recreational park. It also gives access to a cycle path, picnic area, wildlife and flora observation area, hanging bridges and the ferry That can take you to Old-Montréal!
If you like to visit religious buildings, it is worth to stop at the Cocathédrale Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue - Chapelle Marie-Rose, where you can see the remains of Marie-Rose Durocher. For those interested in the achievements of Marie-Rose, visit the Centre Marie-Rose. You will have the chance to visit the very place that gave birth to the congregation of Mother Marie-Rose.
Longueuil will please nature lovers since it has several interesting outdoor sites. The parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville, with its 25 kilometres of pedestrian paths and its channels for boating, its observation tower and its picnic areas, is the perfect place to do all kinds of outdoor activities. The parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno, for its part, houses five lakes and an old mill. It is possible to go hiking, pick your own apples in the orchard and ski in the winter. In addition, the Mont-Saint-Bruno ski domain is considered as one of the best skiing schools in Quebec.
If you are interested in horseback riding, then go to the Écuries La Montée where you can take horseback riding lessons, go camping, see ponies, attend competitions and have access to an indoor ring and practice fields.
Festivals & Events
Accommodation
Towns and villages
The Montérégie Travel guide informs you about the tourism attractions of this region by presenting the activities and events of the region, as well as giving a list of the accommodation establishments. In Montérégie, tourism is important, and there are many festivals, theatres and regional products. The outdoor activities take you to mountains, parks or on the numerous water bodies.
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