# Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu

Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu is a municipality with a rural landscape and a great historical heritage, of the regional county municipality (MRC) of La Vallée-du-Richelieu, in Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada.
Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu is a recreational tourist destination facing Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, on the opposite bank. The main attractions of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu are, in particular:
* its wooded area, designated Bois de Saint-Amable (west side of the municipal territory), which extends in Saint-Amable, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu and Verchères; several sugar factories are established on the edge of this forest;
* its pleasure boating on the west bank of the Richelieu River (12.8 km (8.0 mi) of shore).
Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu is part of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec.

## Understand

On March 1, 1695, Mr. Jacques Hertel de Cournoyer was granted a first fief granted in the name of Louis XIV. Since 1855, this locality was designated Saint-Marc-de-Cournoyer, date of the incorporation of the seigniory of Cournoyer. The name of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu was adopted in 1980.

## Get in
### By car

* From Montréal (46 km, time: 39 mins). Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (eastbound); take Highway 20 (eastbound) to Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil; take chemin du Ruisseau Sud (northbound); take rue Richelieu (route 223) leading to the village of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu.
* From Quebec City (229 km, time: 2 hr 21 min). Take Highway 20 (westbound) to the Beloeil exit; take Route 223 (northbound), to the village of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu.

### Ferry

The Richelieu River crossing service allows you to avoid a long detour to go south to the Autoroute 20 bridge in Beloeil, or north to the Autoroute 30 bridge in Sorel.
* 45.69148-73.191081 Ferry Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu-Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu (Traverse Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu-Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu), rue Richelieu (route 223) (The ferry is accessible from the east side of the river, at the end of Union Street in the village; and from the west side, about 1.65 km north of the intersection of Montée Verchères (village) and Route 223 along the river.), ☏ +1 450 584-2813. April to December. This ferry is a cable ferry used to shuttle between the villages of Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (east shore) and Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu (west shore), over a distance of 314 m between the two docks. Every winter, an ice bridge is built there for automobile traffic. (updated Jun 2022)

## See

* 45.67797-73.194161 Church of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu (Église de Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu), 591, rue Richelieu (on the west bank of the Richelieu River). (updated May 2022)

## Do

* 45.69992-73.192651 Epona Tannila Riding School (École d'équitation Epona Tannila), 917, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 514-235-1737. Equestrian centre at Manège Saint-Marc. Classic riding lessons. Boarding service for horses. (updated May 2022)

## Buy
### Specialized food stores

* 45.72147-73.238541 Château de Cyr Honey House (Miellerie du Château de Cyr), 557, rang des Quatorze, ☏ +1 450-513-1770, info@chateaudecyr.com. Open to the public all year round (reservation is preferable before showing up). Boutique and honey house offering beehive products. (updated May 2022)
* 45.69511-73.236312 La ferme de Cariphaël, 381, Des 60 Rang, ☏ +1 450-584-2924. Farm Visiting Season: June 24 to Labour Day; every day from 11:00-16:00. Guided and commented visit of the animals. (updated May 2022)
* Agri-Food Market The Harvest (Marché agroalimentaire La Récolte), ☏ +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)

### Others

* 45.71459-73.243823 Jolaine art fluide, 424, rang Des 14, ☏ +1 514-827-3507. Artist. (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.
* 45.71564-73.193541 Resto la Grange par Apollo Giovanni, 1042, rue Richelieu (Restaurant facing the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 438-880-2076. (updated May 2022)

### Sugar bushes

* 45.69978-73.207552 Cabane-à-sucre Paul Blanchard, 751, des 30 Rang, ☏ +1 450-584-2682. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67839-73.250243 Érablière Maurice, 200, chemin de la Savane, ☏ +1 450-584-2039. Sugar shack with dining room (under reconstruction after the fire). Also offers ready-to-go baskets including traditional sugar shack dishes (regional-style cuisine). (updated May 2022)
* 45.67539-73.250674 Érablière Sylvain Jeannotte, 124, chemin de la Savane, ☏ +1 450-584-2039. Sugar Shack. (updated May 2022)
* 45.72675-73.2216565 Érablière Normand Fontaine inc, Des 60 Rang, ☏ +1 450-501-0379. Sugar Shack. (updated May 2022)
* 45.68448-73.251216 La Cabane du Coureur, 158, Des 60 Rang, ☏ +1 866-446-1441. Restaurant. (updated May 2022)

## Sleep
### Hotels, motels

* 45.6737-73.194111 Auberge Handfield, 555, rue Richelieu (The site straddles Route 223 and faces the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-584-2226. 3-star hotel with accommodation service, an ancestral restaurant, a health care center, a marina and the Domaine's cabin. This center offers services and accommodations for various events: weddings, group events, business meetings, conventions. (updated May 2022)
* 45.64955-73.206192 Les Trois Tilleuls, 290, rue Richelieu (The site is on the banks of the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 514-856-7787, info@lestroistilleuls.com. This renowned place in the hotel industry offers a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a marina and an indoor swimming pool. Users have access to 21 rooms (with balcony or terrace, and a view of the river) and a royal suite. This place welcomes groups for events, meetings, congresses, weddings or other celebrations. (updated May 2022)

### Gîtes, chalets

* 45.66705-73.195453 Gîte Le Rayon de Soleil, 471, rue Richelieu (The site faces the Richelieu River), ☏ +1 450-584-2226. (updated May 2022)

### Camping

* 45.73065-73.195354 Camping Terrasse St-Marc, 201, rue des Terrasses, ☏ +1 450-584-2495, info@campingterrassestmarc.ca. Campsite in a wooded area, with marina on the Richelieu River. Campsite offering seasonal sites, land for travellers, laundry room, restaurant, swimming pool/water games, park, recreation room, youth centre, and boat launch. (updated May 2022)

## Cope

* 45.67874-73.194932 Archambault-Trépanier Library (Bibliothèque Archambault-Trépanier), 110, rue de la Fabrique, ☏ +1 450-584-2258, , biblio@smsr.quebec. (updated May 2022)
* 45.67906-73.19683 Maison des Jeunes La Traversée, 138, rue de l'Église, ☏ +1 450-584-2173. (updated May 2022)

## Go next

* 45.7833-73.18331 Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu On the west bank of the Richelieu River, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu has a picturesque village, and the Maison de la Eulalie-Durocher culture. Visitors can take a heritage tour, a bike tour, take part in the Chants de Veille festival, and follow the arts and flavours route.
* 45.7833-73.152 Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu has a great story to tell visitors, especially in terms of: agriculture, river navigation, shops, public events (in particular: Fête du Vieux Marché, commemoration of the Patriot Battles of 1837), etc.
* 45.6833-73.23 Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu Tourist infrastructure is well-developed along the waterfront road (route 223 - rue Richelieu) as the area is known for boating. There are many water activities on the Richelieu River including canoeing, water skiing, fishing, marinas. The municipality offers several recreational tourism activities with its parks and leisure facilities.
* 45.564875-73.191534 Mont-Saint-Hilaire It is 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.
* 45.5667-73.25 Beloeil Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates many recreational and tourism activities: vacationing, pleasure boating, restaurants, nautical activities, fishing, marinas, etc.
* 45.5333-73.28336 Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil A mainly residential village offering hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc. The Parc de Montpellier has a magnificent body of water with a fountain.
* 45.65-73.37 Saint-Amable Recreational tourism activities are varied, including cycling, hiking, camping, sugar shacks, municipal parks, etc.
* 45.7833-73.358 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, and great figures who have left their mark on local history, including Madeleine de Verchères (1678-1747), an ordinary mill, the islands of Verchères, the Saint-François-Xavier church, the verchere boat and the memorial to the pioneer families of Verchères.
* 45.75-73.28339 Calixa-Lavallée This is a historic rural municipality in the middle of the land between the St. Lawrence River and the Richelieu River. Its main attractions are its annual agricultural fair, its equestrian centres, its art forge, its rural landscapes, its environment conducive to cycling, its local products and its picturesque architectural heritage.