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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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- YUL
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for McMasterville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about McMasterville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyMcMasterville is safe; typical small‑town precautions apply (watch for icy sidewalks in winter).
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYUL Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (≈36 km (22 mi), 30 min by car via Route 116).YUL Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (≈22 mi (36 km), 30 min by car via Route 116).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike the Roger Dubus trail (flat, 2 km (1.2 mi)).Walk or bike the Roger Dubus trail (flat, 1.2 mi (2 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at ColectivoCAD 3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedInns in nearby Beloeil, a night, per roomC$80 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedInns in nearby Beloeil, a night, per roomC$120 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedInns in nearby Beloeil, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$55 (≈ US$40) · Mid C$85 (≈ US$65) · High C$130 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YUL Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (≈36 km (22 mi), 30 min by car via Route 116)YUL Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (≈22 mi (36 km), 30 min by car via Route 116)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
McMasterville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
7 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
6 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or bike the Roger Dubus trail (flat, 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire
goDoor to door: 15 min
Bus or car, 5 km (3.1 mi), ~10 minBus or car, 3.1 mi (5 km), ~10 min
Hiking and panoramic views.
Beloeil
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car or bike, 3 km (1.9 mi), ~5 minCar or bike, 1.9 mi (3 km), ~5 min
Historic centre and additional dining.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
McMasterville B&Bs
Few local options; most visitors stay in nearby Beloeil or Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire (5‑10 min drive).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CAD 55–80 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- CAD 80–110 (≈ US$60–80) excl. bed
- High
- CAD 110 (≈ US$80)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inns in nearby Beloeil1 × 1 night × C$120 | C$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$85 | C$170 |
| Exo train round‑trip Montreal–McMasterville2 × C$12 · check | C$24 |
| Bike‑share day pass2 × C$8 · check | C$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$33 |
| Trip total≈ C$182 per person per day, bed included | C$363≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in CAD; flights and inter‑city transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Colectivo | CAD 3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beaver tail pastry | CAD 4–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bike‑share hourly | CAD 2–3 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Train ticket Montreal–McMastervillecheck | CAD 12–15 (≈ US$9–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close the skating rink and make trails icy.
- Limited dining hours in summer; check opening times of restaurants.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulate in Montreal; Canadian passport holders need no visa for short stays.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Montreal → McMasterville (Exo train): about CAD 12 (≈ US$9) each way (check)
- Bike‑share day pass: CAD 8 (≈ US$6) (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (ex-kyoo-zay / par-dohn)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohm-byen)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (oo eh lah gahr)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for McMasterville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike‑share guide for the Richelieu river loop.
- Link to Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire day‑trip page.
Sources
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