La Rivière-du-Nord
Around La Rivière-du-Nord
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Countryside and towns · Quebec · 42k people
La Rivière-du-Nord
Where the river winds through pine and maple.
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Welcome to La Rivière-du-Nord! Here, life moves at the pace of the seasons—maple syrup in spring, lakes in summer, colours in fall, and snow in winter. Whether you're here for the outdoors or the community, you'll find a warm place to call home.
Clubs for La Rivière-du-Nord
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The room
One room for everyone around La Rivière-du-Nord. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around La Rivière-du-Nord. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord Linear park along the North River, ideal for cycling and hiking.
- Église de Saint-Hippolyte Historic stone church in the village center.
- Église de Prévost Modern church with a distinctive steeple.
- Sentier national Long-distance hiking trail crossing the region.
- Forêt de Saint-Hippolyte Protected forest area with walking paths.
- Lac Connelly Popular lake for swimming and fishing.
- Outdoors Hiking in the Laurentian forest
- Outdoors Swimming in Lac Connelly
- With kids Maple syrup tasting at a sugar shack
- With kids Picking berries at a local farm
- Evenings Local pub nights
- Evenings Country music evenings
- Locals love Sugar shacks
- Locals love Lakes
Through the year
- Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June Bonfires and community celebrations on June 24.
- Sugar shack season March-April Maple syrup harvesting and traditional meals at local sugar shacks.
- Village fairs Summer Local crafts, food, and games in various villages during summer.
- Fall colour festival October Celebrating autumn foliage with hikes and photo tours.
- Winter carnival February Outdoor activities, ice sculptures, and family fun.
Humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best: Late spring through early fall for warm days and outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Les Pays-d'en-Haut Scenic hills and resort towns, 10 km away.
- Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Lake town with beaches and shops, 26 km away.
- Montcalm Rural countryside and farmland, 30 km away.
- Lachute Small city with a river and local festivals, 31 km away.
Local flavour
Rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL), CF Montréal (MLS), Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine Classic Quebec dish
- Tourtière Traditional meat pie
- Sugar pie Maple dessert
- Maple syrup From local sugar shacks
- Sugar shack meal Baked beans, ham, maple syrup
Where people go
- Sugar shacks Cabane à sucre, maple syrup production
- Lakes Swimming, fishing, cottages
- Forest trails Hiking, snowshoeing
- Small village churches Historic and community landmarks
- Fromageries (cheese farms) Local cheese production
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Nearby
Every areaLes Pays-d'en-HautQuebecHighlands of maple and mountainSainte-Agathe-des-MontsQuebecA year-round playground of lakes and peaks.MontcalmQuebecWhere the maple runs and the fields stretch wide.LachuteQuebecWhere the Laurentians meet the river.ArgenteuilQuebecWhere the river meets the LaurentiansVaudreuil-SoulangesQuebecWhere the river meets the maple grovesHawkesburyOntarioWhere the river meets the maple groves, and two cultures blend.JolietteQuebecRiver town, festival soul.
Rural La Rivière-du-Nord, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.