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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
McMasterville
Spend a half‑day in McMasterville for a riverside walk, bike trail and a quick bite; one day covers the main sights.
McMasterville is a small Quebec town on the Richelieu River, offering boating, hiking and biking along the Arts and Flavours Route. Its compact centre and a few parks let you see the highlights in a half‑day; add a meal and you have a full day visit.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget CAD 55–80 excl. bed · Mid CAD 80–110 excl. bed · High CAD 110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Colectivo | CAD 3–5 |
| Beaver tail pastry | CAD 4–6 |
| Bike‑share hourly | CAD 2–3 |
| Train ticket Montreal–McMasterville | CAD 12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YUL · Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- ≈36 km (22 mi), 30 min by car via Route 116≈22 mi (36 km), 30 min by car via Route 116
Typical fares
- Montreal → McMasterville (Exo train)
- about CAD 12 each way (check)
- Bike‑share day pass
- CAD 8 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or bike the Roger Dubus trail (flat, 2 km (1.2 mi)). Route 116 runs through town; regional bus links to Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire and Beloeil. Train service from McMasterville station to Downtown Montreal (≈30 min).Walk or bike the Roger Dubus trail (flat, 1.2 mi (2 km)). Route 116 runs through town; regional bus links to Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire and Beloeil. Train service from McMasterville station to Downtown Montreal (≈30 min).
See and do
Known for
- Richelieu River boating
- Roger Dubus multi‑use trail
- Seasonal Agri‑Food Market
- Outdoor skating rink
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire | Bus or car, 5 km (3.1 mi), ~10 minBus or car, 3.1 mi (5 km), ~10 min | 15 min |
| Beloeil | Car or bike, 3 km (1.9 mi), ~5 minCar or bike, 1.9 mi (3 km), ~5 min | 10 min |
Sleep
- McMasterville B&Bs
- Few local options; most visitors stay in nearby Beloeil or Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire (5‑10 min drive).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonex-kyoo-zay / par-dohn |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kohm-byen |
| Where is the train station? | Où est la gare ?oo eh lah gahr |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close the skating rink and make trails icy.
- Limited dining hours in summer; check opening times of restaurants.
McMasterville is safe; typical small‑town precautions apply (watch for icy sidewalks in winter).
One and two days
No timed day plan for McMasterville yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Richelieu River boating
- Roger Dubus multi‑use trail
- Seasonal Agri‑Food Market
- Outdoor skating rink
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – McMasterville: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1234567
- McMasterville tourism guide: www.mcmasterville.ca
- Wikivoyage: McMasterville, revision 5259640 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5259640
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
McMasterville
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulate in Montreal; Canadian passport holders need no visa for short stays.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/mcmasterville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.