TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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If you love wildlife and want to enjoy nature, you must visit this place. It is a National Wildlife area surrounded by marshes and seagrass beds.
The reserve is home to over 205 plant species, 78 bird species, and 12 mammal species. It is also an important nesting site for the gadwall. You can see other species here as well. This place will also boost your knowledge, so don’t miss out on the chance to visit it.
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For more than 100 years, the Colonie des Grèves de Contrecœur has offered an enchanting site on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. If you want a relaxing place to freshen your mind, your search is over. This is an excellent place for family time.
You can hike and breathe in the fresh air. An excellent picnic site with a magnificent view of the river. You can also walk on well-groomed trails and enjoy the nature around you.
This place also holds vacation camps for children and families. It is an ideal spot to spend vacations.
If you are interested in historical things, visit this Contrecoeur windmill, a flour mill built between 1742 and 1745. It is one of the last of its kind in Quebec. You must visit to learn more about its history and its mechanism. It is located in the Moulin Chaput park, near the river.
During your stay in Contrecœur, you should visit one of Contrecoeur’s historical monuments, the Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis. The Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis was opened to the public in June 1979. Experienced guides will be happy to help you discover one of the pride of contrecoeuroise. You can also take the opportunity to visit the “Cache des Patriotes” and learn more about their rich history. The establishment presents artistic exhibitions, shows, and other cultural activities.
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