Road map of Seaway Valley area, Quebec Canada

Seaway Valley and the Suroit.   

Shaped by a Scottish pioneer influence, the Seaway valley  surrounding Cornwall provides visitors with a veritable feast for the  eyes, ears, and palate: lush, rolling countryside, raging rivers, quaint  shops, heritage homes, galleries, and museums, plus a myriad of  festivals and special events. The Suroit (French for a southwesterly  wind) region encompasses the southwest part of Quebec's Monteregie  region and has something for every interest. Cyclists can ride  signposted trails along the Beauharnois Canal or the Soulanges Canal.  The numerous vineyards, mead factories, and sugar shacks in the region  are an open invitation to connoisseurs to savor delicious produce to  their heart's content. Finally, the SuroTt's churches, mansions,  historical sites, and museums beckon history devotees to discover a  fascinating past where First Nation, French, and Scottish roots are  intimately entwined.      

Alexandria [B2]      

Founded in 1806, Alexandria boasts a rich blend of Scottish  and French cultures. The impressive St. Finnan's Cathedral on the corner  of St. Paul and Bishop streets celebrated its first mass on Christmas  Day 1832. Lively special events maintain the joie de vivre of the town's  French legacy.     

Cornwall [E2] One of Canada's oldest permanent settlements  (1784) with a loyalist heritage preserved in museums such as Cornwall's  Historical Archives, a must-see for genealogists. Walking and cycling  enthusiasts will delight in the 45 km of recreational pathways along the  shores of the St. Lawrence River.      

Coteau-du-Lac [B5]      

At first a portage for nomadic Native Peoples, Coteau-du-Lac  was the site of the first lock canal built in North America, constructed  by the British in 1779-80. At the Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site,  you can explore the remains of ancient boats and a replica of the  octagonal blockhouse that once stood on Coteau-du-Lac's shores.      

Maxville [B1]      

Home of the g largest  Highland Games in North America,  Maxville draws thousands of spectators from around the world every  August to its Glengarry Highland Games and the North American Pipe  Championships. Wander the village shops for attractive Scottish imports,  jewelry, and accessories year-round.      

Rigaud [A5] Called Quebec's Capital of Ornithology, Rigaud  offers several bird-watehing circuits on and around Mont Rigaud. While  there, visit the famous Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Sanctuary, where people  have meditated for over 125 years, and take in the breathtaking view.      

Saint-Timothee [B6]      

Saint-Timothee's beautiful islands stretch for more than 15 km  along the St. Lawrence River. Its regional park, known as "Quebec's  Southern Islands," offers sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and  hiking trails.      

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield [C6]      

Steeped in history and culture, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield  features the neo-Gothic Sainte-Cecile Basilica and the old Beauharnois  Canal. At Hubert Sauve Farm, the entire family can have fun picking  various berries and fruit.      

WlLLIAMSTOWN [D3]      

The "Home of the oldest fair in Ontario" is also the site of  many other attractions, such as the distinctive Bethune Thompson House,  an early settler's residence (c. 1780) that was home to Rev. John  Bethune, first Presbyterian minister in Upper Canada, and the Manor  House (c. 1792), one of the oldest Georgian-style log homes in Ontario.      

ATTRACTIONS      

ALEXANDRIA      

St. Finnan's Cathedral The Priest's Mill      

CORNWALL      

Historical Archives Cornwall Regional      

Art Gallery Giroux Flea Market Community Museum (The Wood House)      

CORNWALL ISLAND      

Native North American Travelling College Museum      

MAXVILLE      

Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame      

RIGAUD      

Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes      

Sanctuary Sucrerie de la Montagne (sugar shack) Autumn Festival      

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD      

Beauharnois Canal Sainte-Cecile Basilica Delpha-Sauve Park La Petite Grange Chocolate Et Pastry      

Shoppe Hubert Sauve Farm      

WlLLIAMSTOWN      

The Manor House Bethune Thompson House Nor'westers and Loyalists Museum