Free map of area Monteregie with roads and towns

The Monteregie      

Just west of the Eastern Townships and south of Montreal, the  Monteregie is renowned for its cultural distinctiveness and rich  heritage. In fact, an historical tour of this region-starting with the  lives of the Native Peoples and ending with the industrial era-covers  some of the more pivotal events that helped create Canadian history. The  region has more summer theaters, golf courses, and cycling networks  than anywhere else in Quebec, plus many major festivals and the popular  Pare Safari. The area is celebrated for its people's warmth and its  outgoing character. Gourmet chefs, beekeepers, cider-makers, innkeepers,  and craftspeople are just some of the friendly locals who will go out  of their way to make your visit to the Monteregie memorable.      

Chambly [A3-4] Nestled by the banks of the Richelieu River,  Chambly provides a lovely setting for a leisurely stroll, with plenty of  attractions for history buffs. Its past is intimately tied to its fort,  built in 1665 by the French and occupied by British troops some 100  years later. Opened in 1843, its canal has nine locks, eight of which  are still operated manually.      

Dunham [D7] Remnants of the first township in Lower Canada are  still visible in Dunham's pretty fieldstone homes. While you're  sampling the vineyards and chatting with the local farmers, listen for  the church bells: they peal for the grape harvest and pressing, and also  signal the arrival of the apple harvest.      

Granby [A7] Named after John Manners, the Marquis of Granby,  who was granted a tract of land by King George III, Granby has much to  explore: parks,sculptured fountains, town gardens, unique architecture,  cycling trails, a world-class zoo, and enough festivals to keep visitors  busy year-round.      

Hemmingford [El-2]      

Hemmingford is renowned for its many vineyards, cider  factories, and Pare Safari, a zoological park that provides fun for the  entire family. You can pet goats and fawns along the deer trail or feed  all kinds of wild animals during the Serengeti car tour.      

Lachine [A1] An early outpost in the fur trade, Lachine's  strategic location along the St. Lawrence made it one of the economic  engines of Montreal. Its famous canal, built in 1825 to bypass the  Lachine Rapids and closed in 1959, is now a national historic site. The  Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is just one of many museums  in this vibrant city prized by cyclists for its tranquil paths along the  canal.      

Saint-Constant [A2] In the early 19th century, a rail bridge  connected this town to Montreal. At Saint-Constant's Canadian Railway  Museum, you can take a train or streetcar ride of days gone by.      

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu [B4] Once a major port of commerce,  Saint-Jean's old port is enriched by its beautiful Victorian  architecture. A colorful hot-air balloon festival in August brings  balloonists from around the world.      

Saint-Paul-de-l'Ile-aux-Noix [D4] This island's name has an  unusual story behind it: the annuity that Pierre Jourdanet, the first  settler, had to pay to his seigneur, Pierre-Jacques Payan of Noyan,  consisted of a bag of walnuts! The island's most popular attraction,  Fort Lennox, is a fascinating glimpse of life in a 19th-century British  garrison.      

Sutton [D8] Sutton has a special European flair, with its  elegant shops, charming country inns, Loyalist architecture, excellent  restaurants, and magnificent Sutton Mountains in the background.  Sutton's artisans, chefs, and craftspeople invite you to sample the  wares from their shops, gardens, and kitchens.      

ATTRACTIONS      

CHAMBLY      

Fort Chambly National Historic Site Historical Canal Chambly Cruises Fourquet Fourchette Brewery Et Interpretation      

Centre St. Stephen's Anglican      

Church (1820) Thomas-Whitehead Mansion (1815)      

DUNHAM      

Dunham Vineyards The Missisquoi Museum Les jardins a fleur d'eau (floral gardens)      

GRANBY      

Lac Boivin Nature Interpretation Centre      

Estriade and Monteregiade Cycling Trails Haute-Yamaska Regional Park Fish-in-Town Park The Palace Theatre Town Gardens      

HEMMINGFORD      

Pare Safari La face cachee de la pomme (cider house) La cidrerie du Minot (cider house)      

LACHINE      

Lachine Canal Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site Bicycle Path Lachine Outdoor Sculpture Museum      

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU      

Haut-Richelieu Museum Richelieu Cruises Erabliere au Pain de  sucre (sugar shack) Desourdy Art Gallery Hot-Air Balloon Festival  (August)      

SAINT-PAUL-DE-L'ILE-AUX-NOIX      

Fort Lennox Lacolle River Blockhouse Et Interpretation Centre