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Chemin de Saint-Jean in the Old-La Prairie

Laprairie is a city of 26,406 (2021) on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Roussillon, in the Montérégie region of Quebec.

This picturesque and verdant city has many recreational and tourist attractions:

  • Vieux-Laprairie: this heritage area with the Catholic Church of La Nativité de la Vierge-Marie, the Parc Sentier du Vieux Fort, the premises of the La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine Historical Society (SHLM), several typical restaurants, Place de la Boulangerie, Parc du Rempart, Place du Centenaire, Parc Place de la Mennais, Parc Pierre-Raffeix, Parc La Citière and the magnificent Lac La Citière;
  • along the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway, allowing water activities: water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating, etc.; this area allows you to admire Laprairie Bay, the Samuel-de-Champlain Bridge, and the city of Montreal;
  • 49 parks spread over the urban territory: sports fields, picnic areas, game modules, water games, chalets, etc. These parks offer sports and leisure facilities;
  • Marais conservation park to enjoy nature and relaxation;
  • area of the Saint-Jacques River, which separates the municipal territories of Brossard and Laprairie;
  • road network facilitating access to surrounding towns for work, shopping and other services;
  • a varied offer of catering services, offering on-site meals, drive-through and delivery services;
  • a range of activities for residents and visitors: golf, climbing, dancing, karate, nautical activities, and sports activities.

Understand[edit]

The built heritage of Laprairie displays all ages, the modern blending naturally with heritage buildings.

History[edit]

Photo of the Parc du Rempart sign, which is located along the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence River
Chemin St-Jean in Vieux-Laprairie in June 2022

Get in and around[edit]

Map
Map of Laprairie

By car[edit]

Laprairie is served by highways 15 and 30 (Steel Highway), as well as roads 104 (linking Laprairie and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), 132 (along the east bank of the river), 134 (boulevard Taschereau) and 207. Highway 30 runs along the east side of Laprairie. Along the St. Lawrence River on the west side of town, Autoroutes 15 and 20 overlap Route 132; 15 to the south and 20 to the north.

See[edit]

  • 1 La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine Historical Society (SHLM) (Société d'histoire de La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine), 249 rue Sainte-Marie, ☏ +1 450-659-1393. Established in 1972, the La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine Historical Society aims to preserve the distinctive historical character of Old La Prairie. His efforts led in 1975 to the creation of the historic district of Old La Prairie. This museum offers a program of activities which is posted on the website. (updated May 2022)
  • 2 Roussillon Archaeology Museum (Musée archéologie de Roussillon), 214, rue Saint-Ignace. In 2022, the museum presents an Archaeology and Criminal Investigations exhibition. This exhibition informs visitors about the exciting work of bioarchaeologists in the investigation of ancient crimes. In addition, the museum presents a permanent exhibition through 5000 years of history of the region. The museum regularly presents various other thematic exhibitions. (updated May 2022)
  • 3 Bassin-de-La Prairie Park (Parc du Bassin-de-La Prairie) (accessible by an exit from Route 132 West, up to Rue du Quai), ☏ +1 450-444-6700. Park along the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This park is connected to the riverside bike path and includes a small peninsula. In the summer season, this park is very popular with water sports enthusiasts. (updated May 2022)


Do[edit]

  • 1 Canyon Escalade, 1775, chemin de Saint-Jean, ☏ +1 514-666-2269. This centre specializing in rock climbing offers day camps. It offers two types of indoor climbing: route and bouldering, with several levels of difficulty. Experienced climbers can obtain accreditation. Team Canyon, made up of experienced climbers between the ages of 10 and 19, who participate in competitions. (updated May 2022)
  • 2 Cascades Golf, 525, chemin de Saint-Jean (Site located near Taschereau Boulevard), ☏ +1 450-444-4350. 18-hole mini-golf course set on a wooded hill, surrounded by lakes, streams and waterfalls. The site also has a playground for children, a terrace with tables and an ice cream parlour. (updated May 2022)
  • 3 La Prairie Sports Centre (Centre Sportif de La Prairie), 555, rue Notre-Dame, ☏ +1 450-444-9005, . Inaugurated in 1966 under the name of L'Olympia, this sports centre offers hockey throughout the year. This center also offers a free skating schedule. (updated May 2022)
  • 4 Jean de la Mennais sports complex (Complexe sportif Jean de la Mennais), 870, chemin de Saint-Jean (Complex located in the Collège Jean de la Mennais.), ☏ +1 450-444-7235. This sports complex offers a variety of activities: athletics, recreational badminton (10 years and over), free badminton, children's basketball, cheerleading, jumping and throwing lessons, dancing, climbing, gymnastics, recreational apparatus, laido, karate, kobudo, mini-league, volleyball 9 to 12 years old, tennis, table tennis, zumba and yoga. (updated May 2022)
  • 5 L'express Golf Club (Club de Golf L'express), 1295, rang Saint-Raphael, ☏ +1 514-659-0283, . The L'Express Golf Club is the largest practice complex in Canada. This course has 11 holes par 3&4 with par 35. The Mulligan Golf Academy offers training to play golf. The club welcomes groups and events. (updated May 2022)
  • 6 Marsh Conservation Park (Parc de conservation du Marais). This natural area of 87.7 hectares has a varied flora and is home to a diverse fauna. Among the rare species, the park is home to the chorus frog, a tiny frog protected by law. Free. (updated May 2022)


Buy[edit]

Bakeries[edit]

  • 1 Gluten Free Roseline Bakery (Boulangerie Roselin Sans Gluten), 18, boulevard des Champs-Fleuris, ☏ +1 450-695-1789. (updated May 2022)
  • 2 Fortin Bakery (Boulangerie Fortin), 1200, chemin de Saint-Jean, ☏ +1 450-444-0175. (updated May 2022)

Ice cream counter[edit]

Other[edit]

  • 5 Vertefeuille Vineyard (Vignoble Vertefeuille), 1960 rang Saint-Raphael, ☏ +1 438-401-1574. A dining room that can accommodate up to 40 people is set up in a building located in the heart of the vineyard, in an ancestral setting; with a small lounge for groups up to 10 people. The rustic table offered by this vineyard includes gourmet menus composed of fresh and organic products from the region. The products offered by this vineyard are: white wine, rosé wine and red wine. (updated May 2022)
  • 6 La Prairie Gardeners Market (Marché des Jardiniers de La Prairie), 1200, chemin de Saint-Jean, ☏ +1 450-444-0160. Food market with regional agricultural products offered by various merchants. The products offered are varied, including: meats and seafood, cheeses, deli meats and seasonings, fruits and vegetables, bakeries and pastries, beverages, florists and nurseries, and restaurants. (updated May 2022)

Eat[edit]

Pedestrian walkway in Old Laprairie

Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures (e.g., vaccination record, mask, distancing), other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site.

Drink[edit]

  • 1 Central Tavern (Taverne Centrale), 600, rue Saint-Georges, ☏ +1 450-659-4046. Daily 11:30-03:00. Restaurant, bar, tavern. (updated Dec 2018)

Sleep[edit]

Cope[edit]

Memorial plaque from Fort Laprairie
  • 7 La Prairie Municipal Arena (Aréna municipal La Prairie), 250, rue du Vice-Roi (On the west side of Highway 30), ☏ +1 450-444-6745. This arena has ice with the same dimensions required by the National Hockey League, 500 individual seats, premises for sports organizations, a reception hall, rooms available for rental. (updated May 2022)
  • 8 Pump track (Parcours Pumptrack), Parc de La Clairière, 300 avenue Ernest-Rochette, ☏ +1 450-. This course (by bike, scooter, skateboard or inline skates) has a succession of bumps and bends, making it easier to pick up speed, ideally without pedaling. This course is for participants of varying physical abilities. Safety mask is required. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. (updated May 2022)
  • Outdoor skating rinks and slide mounds (Patinoires extérieures et buttes à glisser), ☏ +1 450-. Outdoor skating rinks are located in municipal parks: Émilie-Gamelin, Optimiste-Paul-Godin, Lucie-F.-Roussel, De La Clarière, De L'Arrondissement and Conrad-Roy. While the ice ring is set up in Lucie-F.-Roussel park. (updated May 2022)
  • Multifunctional trail (Sentier multifonctionnel). This multifunctional trail stretches over 10.4 km. It crosses the Marais conservation park. Trail enthusiasts can go hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. This route allows you to stop at a heated shelter in winter at Lucie-F.-Roussel and L'Arrondissement parks. (updated May 2022)
Bicycle bridge over route 132 in La Prairie
  • Cycle paths (Pistes cyclables). he Route verte (section 3). These two trails offer a breathtaking view of the river and Montreal. They stretch over 50 km and have no elevation changes. La Riveraine runs between the river and Route 130, between Sainte-Catherine and Varennes. The Seaway dike offers a trail stretching over more than 14 km, between Sainte-CatheThe main bike paths in Laprairie are the Seaway dike and the La Riveraine bike path, which is a segment of trine and Île Notre-Dame. (updated May 2022)
  • 9 Heated swimming pool and water games (Piscine chauffée et jeux d'eau), 575, rue Notre-Dame (piscine), ☏ +1 450-. Summer season starting mid-June. The water games are set up in the municipal parks: Des Lucioles, Émilie-Gamelin, De La Citière, Lucie-F.-Roussel and Mayer. The municipal swimming pool is in Notre-Dame Park. (updated May 2022)
  • Cross-country skiing (Ski de fond). Laprairie offers a trail of more than 10 km in nature near the city. This track has seven circuits, to practice winter activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. The map of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing circuits is available on the city's website. (updated May 2022)

Library[edit]

  • 10 Léo-Lecavalier Library (Bibliothèque Léo-Lecavalier), 500, rue Saint-Laurent (Located at the Guy-Dupré Multifunctional Center), ☏ +1 450-444-6710 (counter), . The municipal library offers, among other things, book loan services, games, activity kits, reader assistance, interlibrary loans, etc. Free. (updated May 2022)

Go next[edit]

Routes through Laprairie
END ← Jct W E ←  W  E  → Lac-Brome → Mont-Saint-Grégoire
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield ← W E ←  W  E  → Longueuil → Lévis
Montréal ← Longueuil ←  N  S  → Candiac → END
END ← Saint-Philippe (Quebec) ←  N  S  → Saint-Bernard-de-Lacole → Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur
Mont-Tremblant ← Montreal ←  N  S  → Lacolle → Becomes → Albany
Vaudreuil-Dorion ← Salaberry-de-Valleyfield ←  W  E  → Longueuil → Sorel-Tracy / Quebec City via



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