# Varennes

Varennes is a picturesque and modern town, in the regional county municipality (MRC) of Marguerite-D'Youville, in Montérégie, in Quebec, Canada.
Varennes is an agricultural, industrial, residential and recreational tourism destination. Its built heritage has a picturesque and modern charm depending on the area. The main attractions of this city are, in particular:
* its 10-km shoreline on the St. Lawrence River, generating numerous nautical activities and resorts;
* its twenty islands on the St. Lawrence River, the most important of which are Île Sainte-Thérèse (length: 4.9 km (3.0 mi)) and Grande Île (length: 3.2 km (2.0 mi));
* its summer river shuttle (for passengers and bicycles) between Varennes, Pointe-aux-Trembles (Montreal) and Repentigny;
* its Bois de Verchères (east side, near the limit of Saint-Amable);
* its Vieux-Varennes, endowed with a picturesque built heritage;
* its sports and leisure facilities, offering various recreational tourism services;
* its sugar factories, generally established on the sugar road, near the limit of Saint-Amable (east of Highway 30).

## Understand

Vieux-Varennes is located between the shore of the St. Lawrence River and the route of Route 132; the rest of the city has a generally more modern built heritage.
Boating and nautical activities are very popular on the St. Lawrence River, around the islands facing Varennes.

### Geography

The largest island, Île Sainte-Thérèse, faces the village of Varennes. This island has about 75 dwellings (mainly for vacation purposes) and a peripheral road. The centre of the island is mainly used for agriculture. Pleasure boating is very popular in this archipelago.
* 45.66982-73.441211 Frayère St-Charles, Varennes.

### History

Varennes was colonized under the seigneurial regime of New France. The seigneury of Varennes was located opposite the eastern end of the island of Montréal, between the seigneuries of Boucherville and Verchères.
In 2022, Varennes celebrates its 350th anniversary of foundation.

## Get in
### By car

* From Montréal (29 km, time: 29 min). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound) to the village of Varennes.
* From Quebec (248 km, time: 2 hr 32 min). Take Highway 20 (westbound); take highway 30 (direction nod); take Montée Picardie (westbound); take route 132 (westbound) to the village of Varennes.

## See
### Worship centres

* 45.68481-73.441881 Church of Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes (Église de Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes), 300, rue de la Fabrique (in Old Sainte-Julie), ☏ +1 450-652-2441, , secretariat@paroissevarennes.ca. This Catholic parish was founded in 1692, and then grouped together five seigniories: Cap de Varennes, Île Sainte-Thérèse, Grandmaison, Cap-de-la-Trinité and Cap Saint-Michel. The current church was built in 1884. (updated May 2022)

### Events

* Festivities for the 350th anniversary of Varennes (Festivités du 350e anniversaire de Varennes). Exhibitions and activities for the 350th anniversary continue until the end of 2022. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68448-73.44042 Saint-Paul College Performing Arts Pavilion - Evenko (Pavillon des arts de la scène du Collège Saint-Paul - Evenko), 9, rue Saint-Charles, ☏ +1 514-755-7569. Consult the website for the schedule of events. (updated May 2022)

## Do
### Equestrian centres

* 45.68415-73.400112 Écurie Maurice Houle, 2931, rang de Picardie. Stable. (updated May 2022)
* 45.72045-73.423313 Équitation CG, 3808, chemin de la Côte-Bissonnette, ☏ +1 514-941-9214. Equestrian centre with a racecourse. (updated May 2022)
* 45.62216-73.364344 Centre Équestre Belle Rivière, 1463, rang de la Belle Rivière, ☏ +1 450-922-2714. Equestrian centre offering riding lessons. (updated May 2022)
* 45.6921-73.371585 Les Écuries Bréard, 3528 chemin de la Butte aux Renards, ☏ +1 450-652-3720. Racetrack. (updated May 2022)

### Municipal recreation

* 45.6795-73.441126 Parc de la Commune (between the edge of the St. Lawrence River (Poulier de Varennes) and Sainte-Anne Street), ☏ +1 450-652-9888. Municipal park with a large parking lot and access to the Quai du Parc de la Commune where a boat launch has been set up. This park is connected to the Frayère St-Charles. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68453-73.443667 Old quay of Varennes (Vieux quai de Varennes), 210, rue Sainte-Anne, ☏ +1 514-941-9214. Nautical access from the old quay of Varennes. Pleasure craft landing stage. Magnificent view of the river and Île Sainte-Thérèse. (updated May 2022)

## Buy
### Grocery stores

* 45.66953-73.430851 IGA Extra Varennes, 1777, route 132, ☏ +1 450-929-0405. General grocery store. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67385-73.43292 Super C, 59, rue de l'Aqueduc, ☏ +1 450-929-0159. General grocery store. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67929-73.437283 Épicerie CanperQC, 2069, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-929-9999. General grocery store. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67808-73.435594 Provigo, 2020, boulevard René-Gaultier, ☏ +1 450-642-9809. General grocery store. (updated May 2022)

### Specialized food stores

* 45.68133-73.44075 Boucherie Brunelle, 126, rue Sainte-Anne, ☏ +1 450-652-2634. Butcher's shop. (updated May 2022)
* 45.69311-73.341286 Cabane à sucre Famille Fortier, 3974, chemin du Cordon, #43410, ☏ +1 450-. Sugar factory set up in the Bois de Varennes, at the far east of the municipal territory. (updated May 2022)
* 45.69311-73.341287 Cabane à sucre Famille Fortier, 3974, chemin du Cordon, #43410, ☏ +1 450-. Sugar factory set up in the Bois de Varennes, at the far east of the municipal territory. (updated May 2022)
* 45.7006-73.337678 Le Château de la Grange, 4310, chemin du Cordon, ☏ +1 450-929-3462. Vineyard with shop. Catering and room rental. (updated May 2022)
* 45.65615-73.437589 Vignoble Domaine du Fleuve, 1164, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 514-796-5056. Vineyard with shop. (updated May 2022)

## Eat

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, 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. It is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective websites.
* 45.65402-73.420391 Benny & Co., 540, boulevard Lionel-Boulet, ☏ +1 450-985-4442. Chicken restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68221-73.437522 HUGO cuisine du marché, 2208, route Marie-Victorin, local 102, ☏ +1 450-985-1336. (updated May 2022)
* 45.66853-73.429933 Restaurant La Belle Province, 1721, route 132, ☏ +1 450-260-1000. Quick service restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.65708-73.422444 Restaurant Le P'tit Réveil - La P'tite Soirée, 311, boulevard de la Marine, ☏ +1 450-985-1269. Family restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.66813-73.432465 Restaurant Le Taouk, 50, rue de la Gabelle, ☏ +1 450-985-0999. Lebanese cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.66723-73.433336 Restaurant M Patate, 1607, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-652-5528. Fast food. (updated May 2022)
* 45.6556-73.421737 Restaurant Petit Québec Varennes, 344, boulevard de la marine, ☏ +1 450-985-5559. Quick service restaurant. (updated May 2022)

### Dairy bars

* 45.6902-73.429748 Le Glacé, 2562, route Marie-Victorin, local 107, ☏ +1 450-. Healthy restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.66878-73.433849 Monsieur Cornet, 1671, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-985-1244. (updated May 2022)

### Breakfast restaurants

* 45.65596-73.4195610 L'Oeufrier Varennes, 1627, route 132, ☏ +1 450-985-1062. Breakfast restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.65659-73.4229311 Cibo Déjeuner, 316, boulevard de la Marine, ☏ +1 450-929-4499. Breakfast restaurant. (updated May 2022)

### Pizzerias

* 45.68654-73.4330812 Varennes Pizzeria, 2182, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-652-2991. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)}
* 45.668155-73.44376613 Pizza Welat, 2562, route Marie-Victorin, local 107, ☏ +1 450-929-4929. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)

### Asian cuisine

* 45.68776-73.4297514 Azie restaurant, 2444, boulevard René-Gaultier, ☏ +1 450-929-3222. Restaurant offering Asian dishes. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67927-73.4374715 Maki Maki Sushi, 2071, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-985-4985. Sushi and maki restaurant. Japanese cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68032-73.4367216 Restaurant Baguettes Chinoises, 2140, boulevard René-Gaultier, ☏ +1 450-929-2888. Asian cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.66931-73.4311517 Sushi, 1777, route 132, ☏ +1 514-336-8885. Restaurant specializing in sushi. (updated May 2022)
* 45.65457-73.4204818 Thai Express - Varennes, Pétro-Canada, 536 boulevard Lionel-Boulet, ☏ +1 450-985-1220. Thai restaurant. (updated May 2022)

## Drink

* 45.68758-73.431741 Bar Buck Peanut, 2452, route Marie-Victorin, ☏ +1 450-929-4419. Sports bar. (updated May 2022)

## Sleep
### Gîtes, chalets

* 45.66929-73.440131 L'Oiseau Bleu, 2518, Chemin du Calvaire (Along the St. Lawrence River), ☏ +1 514-436-0710. A residence in the heart of nature. Capacity for up to six people. Two bedrooms upstairs. (updated Apr 2022)

## Cope

* 45.68264-73.434958 Jacques-Lemoyne-de-Sainte-Marie Library (Bibliothèque Jacques-Lemoyne-de-Sainte-Marie), 2221, boulevard René-Gaultier, ☏ +1 450-652-3949, , biblio@ville.varennes.qc.ca. Public library. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68264-73.434959 Aquatic complex (Complexe aquatique), 111, rue de la Rivière, ☏ +1 450-929-2783, c.aqua@ville.varennes.qc.ca. Aquatic complex offering various activities and training in swimming, as well as free swimming. (updated May 2022)
* 45.681386-73.43432110 Outdoor swimming pool at Parc Pré-Vert (Piscine extérieure au Parc Pré-Vert), boulevard René-Gaultier, ☏ +1 450-929-2783, c.aqua@ville.varennes.qc.ca. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67332-73.4278411 Sliding slope in Parc Saint-Charles (Pente à glisser), 107, 131, rue Jules-Phaneuf. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68105-73.4323312 Polydôme Varennes, 2003, rue Jacques-Lemoyne. Outdoor skating rink with a roof. (updated May 2022)

## Go next

* 45.616667-73.4666671 Boucherville Islands National Park This National Park is a protected area open all year round. This park includes the Île Sainte-Marguerite Discovery and Visitors Centre, and the Grosbois Visitors Centre. Users can rent equipment for recreational tourism activities in all seasons, go camping and organize group activities. In this park, the deer population is part of the scenery.
* 45.7833-73.352 Verchères Old Verchères boasts a picturesque and well-restored built heritage, inspired by the times of New France. Visitors can discover two sculptures on ash trees, an ordinary mill, the islands of Verchères, the Saint-François-Xavier church, the verchere boat and the memorial to the pioneer families of Verchères.
* 45.65-73.33 Saint-Amable Recreational tourism activities are varied, including cycling, hiking, camping, sugar shacks, municipal parks, etc.
* 45.583333-73.3333334 Sainte-Julie Sainte-Julie is a city of great cultural, sporting and leisure activities. Sainte-Julie offers a pedestrian heritage circuit to discover the Old Village under the historical aspect with 26 information panels; a mobile, self-guided version is available on the city's website.
* 45.600005-73.4500055 Boucherville Boucherville also has 41 municipal parks, two public sports and recreation complexes, a golf club, two yacht clubs, a rowing club, the Maison des Jeunes and a Center D'Art café.
* 45.504629-73.556866 Montréal Montreal is the economic, commercial and financial heart of Quebec. It is a large, diverse city, with many festivals, museums, and lively neighbourhoods that attract visitors.