# Beloeil

Beloeil is a picturesque and modern city, located in the regional county municipality (RCM) of La Vallée-du-Richelieu, in Montérégie, in Quebec.
Located on the west bank of the Richelieu River, this city has primarily a residential, commercial and institutional vocation. Beloeil is an attractive stopover on the Arts and Flavors Route. Recreational tourism activities are mainly: boating, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc. Its built heritage, reflecting all eras, has a distinctive charm, depending on the area.
The main attractions of this city are, in particular:
* its golf club, located in the city centre, which has marked local history since 1923;
* its Vieux-Beloeil area, endowed with a heritage building, many restaurants and shops;
* its restaurants and dining rooms, offering a wide variety of dishes;
* its cultural cachet, in particular through the creations of its painters, art exhibitions and artistic training.

## Understand

Beloeil is located on the west bank of the Richelieu River, facing Mont Saint-Hilaire.

### Heritage Circuit

A heritage interpretation circuit was inaugurated in 2014 by the city of Beloeil, between the Canadian National railway bridge and the Highway 20 bridge. This circuit has 45 heritage information panels, spread throughout the city. This circuit evokes the years 1700 to 1900 in Beloeil. In addition, twenty video clips have been added to this circuit. The support documentation for this circuit is available at: https://beloeil.ca/divertir/loisirs-culture-et-vie-communautaire/patrimoine/circuit-patrimonial/
In addition, a rally is offered by the City of Beloeil with the aim of making local history known, in the form of a questionnaire. The answers are hidden in the panels of the heritage circuit. This rally is divided into three sections and is aimed at an audience of all ages. It can be done on foot or by bike.

## Get in
### By car

* From Montréal (36 km, time: 42 min. Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (south); take Taschereau Boulevard (southbound); take Route 116 (east) to Beloeil.
* From Quebec City (223 km, time: 2 hr 23 min). Take Highway 20 (westbound) to the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street exit in Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu (near the Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil airfield); go southeast to Beloeil.

### By train

* 45.54588-73.231181 McMasterville railway station (Gare ferroviaire de McMasterville), 399, rue du Purvis Club, McMasterville, ☏ +1 833-255-6396. McMasterville and Beloeil are served by the Montreal-Mont-Saint-Hilaire commuter train station of the Exo network. The AMT train departs from Montreal Central Station. Fares and schedules can be found here. The station is located along the Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier road (route 116). (updated May 2022)

### By bus
## Get around

Its principal roads are Route 116 (along the railway) and Route 223 (Chemin du Richelieu, along the Richelieu River).

## See

* 45.59241-73.203691 Cinéma RGFM Beloeil, 450, rue Serge-Pépin, ☏ +1 450-464-6668. Movie theatre. (updated May 2022)

### Places of worship

* 45.56927-73.222972 Beloeil Evangelical Crossroads (Carrefour Évangélique de Beloeil), ☏ +1 450-464-4744. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57081-73.199493 St. Matthew's Church (Église St-Matthieu), rue Saint-Matthieu, ☏ +1 450-446-2222. Catholic church affiliated with the Trinité-sur-Richelieu parish. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55829-73.212294 Trinité-sur-Richelieu Parish (Paroisse Trinité-sur-Richelieu), ☏ +1 450-446-2222. Catholic church. (updated May 2022)

## Do

* 45.59674-73.190151 Richelieu Marina 2.0 (Marina du Richelieu 2.0), 2026, rue Richelieu (near the exit of Highway 20), ☏ +1 450-262-6298. Offers various products related to pleasure boating (boats, pontoons, etc.) and marina service for 115 docking sites (by the season or by the day). Rental service for pontoons, paddle boards, kayaks, tubes or wakeboards. General mechanical service, winterization and storage. (updated May 2022)
* 45.59674-73.190152 Marina Old Beloeil (Marina Vieux-Beloeil), 707, rue Richelieu (near the Route 116 bridge, spanning the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-464-5257. Marina in service since 1945. Floating bar. Pontoon and dock rental service (daily or for the season). (updated May 2022)
* 45.58363-73.215763 Beloeil Aquatic Centre (Centre aquatique Beloeil), 2121, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste (in the heart of Old Beloeil), ☏ +1 514-467-5678. Offer of training camps and adapted swimming lessons. Aquafitness activities, free swims. (updated May 2022)
* 45.59445-73.22834 Océania indoor water park in Beloeil (Parc aquatique intérieur Océania de Beloeil), 107, rue de l'Industrie. Offer of camps and summer courses. (updated May 2022)
* 45.5618-73.217225 Beloeil Golf Club (Club de golf Beloeil), 425, rue des Chênes (in the heart of Old Beloeil), ☏ +1 450-467-0243. In operation since 1923, this golf course is bordered by mature trees with a splendid view of Mont Saint-Hilaire. It has many lakes and grassy mounds. In 1956, a second nine holes was added. This golf course has hosted numerous tournaments throughout its history. It is a reception venue for various events. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57375-73.214336 Arena André St-Laurent (Aréna André St-Laurent), 799, rue Lajeunesse, ☏ +1 450-467-2835. Municipal arena. (updated May 2022)
* 45.5729-73.219227 Beloeil Skatepark, 540, boulevard Yvon-L'Heureux Nord. Skatepark. (updated May 2022)

## Buy
### Specialized foods

* 45.57136-73.203211 Brûlerie Iki, 232, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 450-516-3446. Offer of selection coffees and coffee making devices. (updated May 2022)
* 45.59278-73.208612 The Woman and the Baker (La Femme et le Boulanger), 650, rue Serge-Pépin, ☏ +1 450-446-3176. Bakery. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57446-73.198693 Agri-Food Market The Harvest (Marché agroalimentaire La Récolte), Parc Eulalie Durocher, in Beloeil, ☏ +1 450-281-1301, recolte@cdcvr.org. Weekly schedule from mid-June to October 2022: Monday at the Maison de la Culture in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu; Tuesday, at Parc Gilles-Plante in McMasterville; Wednesday at Parc Eulalie Durocher in Beloeil; Thursday at the municipal office of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu; Friday at the Halte du village of Saint-Basile-le-Grand. Seasonal mobile market offering local market garden and niche products in the municipalities of the Richelieu Valley. (updated May 2022)

### Shopping centres

* 45.56279-73.209284 Mail Montenach, 600, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-464-1756. This shopping centre includes the following main banners: Super C, Buropro Citataion, Winners, Canadian Tire, Sports Experts, and Pop-Co Sport Shoes. (updated May 2022)

### Art, craft and antique galleries

* 45.56838-73.200425 Divine Antique Shop (Boutique d'Antiquités Divine), 914, rue Richelieu (in Old Beloeil), ☏ +1 450-446-8954. This antique shop has the mission of buying, selling, as well as evaluating and estimating antique paintings and numismatics (coins and gold coins). The store's activities are carried out under the direction of a specialist antique dealer. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57106-73.202026 Beloeil Art Shop (Boutique d'art Beloeil), 171, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 450-262-0468. Contemporary art centre presenting approximately 250 works by artists and craftsmen from Quebec: artist's canvases, ceramic pieces, and jewellery. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57158-73.203137 Galerie Atelier Blaquière, 234, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 514-409-0230. Art centre where horse enthusiasts can admire works by the artist Johanne Blaquière. (updated May 2022)

### Others

* 45.57048-73.201638 Aux Bons Présages, 120, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 450-527-7770. Shop offering a variety of objects: spiritual items, stones, necklaces, bracelets, books, essential oils, candles, feathers, statuettes, etc. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56524-73.204359 Au Coin des Trouvailles inc, 721, rue Laurier, ☏ +1 450-467-8127. Craft store. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56741-73.2033510 Ema Rose Beloeil, 764, rue Laurier, ☏ +1 450-464-2945. Shop of various items (with online store). (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 (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.
* 45.56303-73.208371 Barbies Resto Bar Grill, 600, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-813-7167. Bar-Restaurant grill style. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56929-73.199492 Bleu Moutarde, 965, rue Richelieu (along the west bank of the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-464-8839. French gastronomy restaurant in a bistro-chic and relaxed atmosphere. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56977-73.199043 Brasseurs du moulin, 991, rue Richelieu (along the west bank of the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-527-1133. Restaurant offering a varied menu. Online Store. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56866-73.200054 Café du Vieux Beloeil inc, 934, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 450-464-0898. Restaurant offering fried lunches and dinners. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56937-73.199865 Crèmerie du Vieux Beloeil - Gauthier Capucine, 7, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 450-446-1819. Ice cream counter. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55841-73.209466 Creppa & Co, 425, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-467-0862. Lunch restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.5695-73.199267 Le Cracheur de Feu, 969, rue Richelieu (Lalong the west bank of the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 438-863-3808. Restaurant offering BBQ reinvented since 2020, housed in a bicentennial building that once housed the very first school in Beloeil. The historic cachet is well preserved. Capacity up to 100 guests inside, and even more on the three-level terrace, overlooking the Richelieu River. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57022-73.199998 Le Quartier Général du Vieux Beloeil, 940, rue Laurier, ☏ +1 438-502-7213. Cafe style restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56452-73.208369 Le rendez-vous de Beloeil, 268, rue Duvernay, ☏ +1 450-281-4040. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57008-73.1997210 Mista, 955, rue Laurier, ☏ +1 450-464-5667. Italian-style restaurant with an online store, a specialty grocery store and a large terrace. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56407-73.2074811 Qu'est-ce qu'on mange, 260, rue Duvernay, ☏ +1 450-467-7297. Cooked meals, ready to eat and catering service. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56733-73.2009412 Restaurant Capitaine Pouf, 880, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 450-536-1872. Restaurant offering delicious fish & chip dishes, seafood, pan-fried fish and grilled meats. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56991-73.1988413 Restaurant Janick, 995, rue Richelieu (Located along the west bank of the Richelieu River). Restaurant offering market cuisine since 2006. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56418-73.2076314 Restaurant La Renaissance, 266, rue Duvernay. Restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57014-73.1993715 Restaurant Le Côte, 12, rue Saint-Matthieu, ☏ +1 450-464-1633. Restaurant, kitchen and bar. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56975-73.2003616 Restaurant Au Trait d'Union, 919, rue Laurier, ☏ +1 450-446-5740. Modern Quebec restaurant with terrace, serving steaks and fries, salads, cheeses and craft beers. (updated May 2022)

### Asian cuisine

* 45.54983-73.2208417 Délices du Mékong, 618, rue Bernard-Pilon, ☏ +1 450-464-0445. Fine Cambodian cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56288-73.2101718 Maki Sushi Beloeil, 600, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-464-2899. Sushi restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56313-73.2090419 Mon Cheriz, 600, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-467-1888. Asian cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56985-73.2009320 Phòfolle, 72, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 438-502-7213. Vietnamese restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55594-73.2128121 Restaurant Wawadee, 344, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-467-1653. Asian cuisine. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56491-73.2080422 Ruby Sushi Express, 281, rue Duvernay, local 101, ☏ +1 438-455-9955. Sushi restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56276-73.2086623 Tiki Ming, 600, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier. Chinese restaurant. (updated May 2022)
* 45.54993-73.2177824 Toro Sushi Express, 53, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-281-1953. Japanese restaurant. (updated May 2022)

### Pizzeria

* 45.55005-73.2199725 Casa La Pizza, 16, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-467-4545. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56317-73.2057126 Med Pizza Beloeil, 639, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, ☏ +1 450-446-3838. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57-73.1992427 Pizzeria chez Dino, 8, rue Saint-Matthieu, ☏ +1 450-813-9555. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56974-73.2007628 Steforno La Fabrique, 66, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, ☏ +1 450-446-2444. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)

## Sleep
### Hotels, motels

* 45.59145-73.191781 Hôtel Rive Gauche, 1810, rue Richelieu (Located facing the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-467-0525, info@hotelrivegauche.ca. Gourmet refuge. Restaurant Le Coureur des Bois-Bistro Gourmand. Rooms for receptions and weddings. (updated May 2022)
* 45.57392-73.197342 Gîte La Cache, 1126, rue Richelieu (Located along the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 514-629-8338. Small hotel. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55062-73.211763 Manoir Bel-Accueil, 196, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 450-467-3491. hostelry. (updated May 2022)

### Gîtes, chalets

* 45.55339-73.209524 Ginette Alain, 49 rue Orsali. Accommodation. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55466-73.224815 [10, rue de Carignan Le Mont blanc], ☏ +1 438-887-6877. Accommodation. (updated May 2022)
* 45.55109-73.246576 Maison ancestrale Ledoux-Bernard, 398, boulevard Yvon-L'Heureux, ☏ +1 450-281-2700. Vacation home. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56756-73.200817 Maison Burelle, 888, rue Richelieu. Accommodation. (updated May 2022)

## Cope

* 45.56061-73.205098 Public Library (Bibliothèque municipale), 620, rue Richelieu (Building facing the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-467-7872, biblio@beloeil.ca. The Beloeil municipal library houses 80,765 books, 4,098 digital books and 3,396 Quebec novels. The library offers various activities: educational workshops, exhibitions, musical presentations, storytelling, educational clinics, etc. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56063-73.205379 Beloeil Cultural Centre (Centre culturel de Beloeil), 600, rue Richelieu (Building facing the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-464-4772. This cultural centre has a performance hall with 425 seats and an exhibition hall with a capacity of 82 spectators during the broadcast of shows in cabaret format. The varied program of activities includes performances of: song, comedy, theatre, music and backstage cabaret. This building, built in 1967, is the property of the city of Beloeil. Since 1989, the "Diffusions de la Coulisse" has assumed the management, programming and rentals of the Beloeil Cultural Centre. (updated May 2022)
* 45.56107-73.2046510 Villebon House of Culture (Maison de la culture Villebon), 630, rue Richelieu (Building facing the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-467-2835. The programming of this house of culture includes various activities and various courses. (updated May 2022)

## Go next

* 45.6833-73.21 Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu — Vacationing is highly developed along the waterfront road because of pleasure boating.
* 45.5667-73.22 Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil — A mainly residential village offering hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc. The city has around twenty parks (including 4 rest stops), several of which are accessible by the cycle path. The Parc de Montpellier has a magnificent body of water with a fountain.
* 45.55-73.23333 McMasterville — Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates recreational tourism activities.
* 45.562222-73.1916674 Mont-Saint-Hilaire — A city rich in art, heritage and nature (mountains, orchards, farms). Every fall, Mont-Saint-Hilaire attracts orchard enthusiasts. The Richelieu River is a paradise for nautical activities (especially boating) and resorts.
* 45.5333-73.21675 Otterburn Park — Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates recreational tourism activities: resorts, boating, restaurants, nautical activities, fishing, marinas, etc.