Discover Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a city in southern Quebec, Canada. Located at the junction of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain, it is considered a gateway to Montreal. This charming French-Canadian city has a strong maritime history and culture that dates back centuries. The bustling downtown area offers plenty of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy, such as galleries, museums, shops and restaurants.
At nearby Fort Saint Jean National Historic Site you can explore the historic fortifications erected by the French military in 1666 on its original site. Its carefully restored buildings offer insight into life during the 18th century when Saint-Jean was part of New France. A guided tour will take you through barracks, chapels and powder magazines while providing stories about what happened here centuries ago.
A highlight for those looking for an outdoor adventure is bike touring around Saint-Jean on over 140km (87mi) of trails known as La Route Verte running along beautiful riverside routes and through thick forests with plenty of stunning wildlife sightings along the way. You can also discover local farms with corn fields stretching out from horizon to horizon as well as fruit orchards filled with juicy apples perfect for picking in season!
At nearby Fort Saint Jean National Historic Site you can explore the historic fortifications erected by the French military in 1666 on its original site. Its carefully restored buildings offer insight into life during the 18th century when Saint-Jean was part of New France. A guided tour will take you through barracks, chapels and powder magazines while providing stories about what happened here centuries ago.
A highlight for those looking for an outdoor adventure is bike touring around Saint-Jean on over 140km (87mi) of trails known as La Route Verte running along beautiful riverside routes and through thick forests with plenty of stunning wildlife sightings along the way. You can also discover local farms with corn fields stretching out from horizon to horizon as well as fruit orchards filled with juicy apples perfect for picking in season!
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