Saint-Hyacinthe
Saint-Hyacinthe is the agri-food capital of Quebec. This city of 57,000 people (2021) is in Les Maskoutains region in Eastern Montérégie, Quebec. Saint-Hyacinthe is also a gourmet, attractive, festive, sporty and cultural city. The town offers special recreational activities: hiking, biking, and water activities on the Yamaska River. It also holds major events: annual agricultural exhibition, shows, festivals, celebrations, agri-food activities, and sports tournaments.
Understand
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Saint-Hyacinthe has college and university training centres, research centres, an annual agricultural exhibition, agricultural and food processing businesses, agri-food warehouses, and hosts conventions.
Saint-Hyacinthe is the largest business tourism destination in the region of Quebec with 230,000 ft² (21,000 m2) of space for conventions, exhibitions and business or sporting events. Saint-Hyacinthe is split in two by the Yamaska River and Highway 20.
Tourist information
[edit]- Centre d'information touristique (Tourist information centre).
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]It is 58 km from Montreal — take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); route 132 (east); the A20 (east), until the exit for downtown Saint-Hyacinthe.
It is 199 km from Quebec City, via Highway 20.
By bus
[edit]- Orléans Express, ☏ +1-450-640-1477, toll-free: +1-833-449-6444. Service from Montreal, Quebec City, Drummondville, and Victoriaville.
Get around
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Map of Saint-Hyacinthe
See
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- 1 Expression Centre d'exposition de Saint-Hyacinthe, 495 Av. Saint-Simon (on the 2nd floor of the Saint-Hyacinthe public market), ☏ +1 450-773-4209. Contemporary visual arts gallery. In 1989, this centre became a museum institution.
- 2 Juliette-Lasonde Arts Centre, 1705 Rue Saint-Antoine, ☏ +1 450-778-3388. Performance hall. Contemporary venue featuring local and international performances and visual arts.
- 3 The 1855 Group Exhibition, 1855 Rue des Cascades, ☏ +1 450-209-0874. Art gallery.
- 4 Gate of the Former Mayors, Rue Girouard Ouest (in the Louis-Côté Terrace, on the edge of the Yamaska River). Large arch overlooking Rue Girouard Ouest.
- 5 Saint Hyacinthe the Confessor Cathedral, 1900 Rue Girouard Ouest, ☏ +1 450-773-8581. Catholic cathedral.
Do
[edit]- 1 Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Centre (Centre de congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe), 1325 Rue Daniel-Johnson Ouest, toll-free: +1-844-351-7988. A footbridge connects it to a neighbouring shopping centre, and to the Sheraton Hotel, which has underground parking, urban spa, and a restaurant.
- 2 Saint-Hyacinthe Golf Club (Club de golf de Saint-Hyacinthe), 3840 Bd Laurier Ouest, ☏ +1 450-773-8579.
- Circuit des Vallons de la Yamaska. This cycling route between Saint-Hyacinthe and Yamaska stretches over 107.3 km in an enchanting riverside setting north of Saint-Hyacinthe. The elevation gain of this route is 210 m. The route allows you to see the rural panoramas on both banks of the Yamaska River, the built agricultural or village heritage (Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin, Saint-Barnabé-Sud, Saint-Jude, Saint-Hugues, Saint-Louis, Massueville and Yamaska sectors). Walkers can stop at various nearby attractions, particularly in the heart of Saint-Hyacinthe.
- 3 Saint-Hyacinthe Agricultural Expo (Expo agricole de Saint-Hyacinthe), 2670 Av. Beauparlant, ☏ +1 450-773-9509. Annual agricultural exhibition.
- Rendez-vous Urbain, rue des Cascades. June 24, and Nov 1 to Dec 21. A series of lively evenings including several free outdoor shows that take place on rue des Cascades, the main artery of downtown Saint-Hyacinthe. These cultural evenings include a varied program including a singing competition, and family days.
- 4 Electric Vehicle Show (Salon du véhicule électrique), Centre BMO de Saint-Hyacinthe, 2730 Avenue Beauparlant. annually, in mid-November. See new electric vehicles presented by dealers and manufacturers), discover accessories, and attend conferences and demonstrations.
Buy
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- 1 Saint-Hyacinthe Public Market (Marché-Centre de Saint-Hyacinthe), 1555 Rue Des Cascades Ouest, ☏ +1 450-774-8602. M-W 10:00-18:00, Th F 10:00-19:00, Sa Su 09:00-17:00. The oldest food market in Quebec, founded in 1830.
- 2 Galerie St-Hyacinthe, 3200 Bd Laframboise, ☏ +1 450-773-8282. Large renovated indoor shopping centre housing a wide variety of shops and restaurants.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Restaurant Zibo, 1305 Rue Daniel-Johnson Ouest, ☏ +1 450-252-6976. Italian-inspired California cuisine served in a stylish restaurant with a bar and happy hours.
- 2 Restaurant L'Espiègle, 1834 Rue Des Cascades Ouest, ☏ +1 450-778-1551. Casual bistro with patio, decorated with artwork, serving French-inspired dishes and cocktails. Dine-in. Takeout. Delivery.
- 3 Restaurant Casa Flora, 3275 Bd Laframboise, ☏ +1 450-774-3541. Casual BYOB restaurant serving hearty American fare including eggs, grilled seafood and meat skewers.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Château Fontaine Vineyard (Vignoble Château Fontaine), 4900 Rue Martineau, ☏ +1 450-230-0437. Vineyard.
- 2 Le Bilboquet- Microbrewery, 1850 Rue Des Cascades Ouest, ☏ +1 450-418-8835. Craft brewery. Eat in. Take out orders.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Sheraton Hotel, 1315 Rue Daniel-Johnson Ouest (in the Galeries St-Hyacinthe), ☏ +1 450-250-5555. Four-star hotel, attached to the Saint-Hyacinthe convention centre, with underground parking, an urban spa and a restaurant.
- 2 Holiday Inn, 1500 Rue Daniel-Johnson Est, ☏ +1 450-251-1111. Three-star hotel.
- 3 Hôtel le Dauphin Saint-Hyacinthe, 1250 Rue Daniel-Johnson Ouest, ☏ +1 450-774-4418. Three-star hotel.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Saint-Hyacinthe |
| Montreal ← Mont-Saint-Hilaire ← | W   E |
→ Drummondville → Quebec City (Lévis) |
| Longueuil ← Mont-Saint-Hilaire ← | W  E |
→ Acton Vale → Victoriaville |
| END ← Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu ← | N  S |
→ Granby → END |