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Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu
Go for one day, not a base: a riverside village of 1,659 people, 61 km (38 mi) from Montréal, with a ferry, a heritage walk and a June–July folk festival.Go for one day, not a base: a riverside village of 1,659 people, 38 mi (61 km) from Montréal, with a ferry, a heritage walk and a June–July folk festival.
Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu is a small riverside municipality in La Vallée-du-Richelieu, on the west bank of the Richelieu River, facing Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu. It is a half-day or one-day stop: a heritage circuit of 42 sites, a cable ferry across the river, two signed bike loops, farm kiosks and a traditional-music festival in late June and early July. There is almost no hotel stock, so most visitors sleep in Beloeil, Chambly or Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu and drive in.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, ferry replaced by an ice bridge, most farm kiosks closed)
- Airports
- YUL · YMX
- Nights
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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.
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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
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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 Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are rural driving at dusk, winter ice on the river and unlit roads.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 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-Trudeau (About 70–80 km (43–50 mi) by car via Autoroute 20 or 30; no direct public transport to the village).YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 43–50 mi (70–80 km) by car via Autoroute 20 or 30; no direct public transport to the village).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way: sights, farms and the vineyard are spread along rue du Rivage (route 223) and the rangs, with no village bus service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or crèmerie ice creamC$3–7 (≈ US$3–6)
- Sit-down mealVillage restaurant main courseC$16–28 (≈ US$12–25)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Beloeil or McMastervilleBook ahead; few cars in the village.C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch for a tent or small RV, a night, per roomC$40 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Beloeil or Chambly, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room in Beloeil or Chambly, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$220 (≈ US$160)
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-Trudeau (About 70–80 km (43–50 mi) by car via Autoroute 20 or 30; no direct public transport to the village) · YMX Montréal Mirabel (No scheduled passenger flights; cargo and charter only)YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 43–50 mi (70–80 km) by car via Autoroute 20 or 30; no direct public transport to the village) · YMX Montréal Mirabel (No scheduled passenger flights; cargo and charter only)
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
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu: next 7 days
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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)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
12 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
15 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
A car is the practical way: sights, farms and the vineyard are spread along rue du Rivage (route 223) and the rangs, with no village bus service. The Handfield cable ferry crosses to Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu in about 5 minutes and saves the long detour to the Autoroute 20 or 30 bridges. Two signed bike loops start at the Maison de la culture Eulalie-Durocher; the longer one is 45 km and uses two ferries.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu
goDoor to door: About 15 min including loading
Handfield cable ferry from the foot of the village, 389 m across the river
Ferry April–December, roughly 07:00–00:00; in winter an ice bridge replaces it. Fares are per vehicle or per person.Ferry April–December, roughly 7:00 AM–12:00 AM; in winter an ice bridge replaces it. Fares are per vehicle or per person.
Beloeil
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Route 223 south by car
Best nearby choice for hotels, restaurants and the Autoroute 20 link.
Door to door: About 40 min
Route 223 south, then Autoroute 20 or 30 east
Fort Chambly and the basin; pair it with a half-day here.
Mont-Saint-Hilaire
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Route 223 south, then route 116 east
Nature reserve hikes; parking in season is limited.
Door to door: About 15 min
Route 223 north by car
Riverfront road, marinas and water activities; easy add-on to the bike loop.
Door to door: About 20 min by car
Route 223 south by car, or the second ferry on the 45 km (28 mi) bike loopRoute 223 south by car, or the second ferry on the 28 mi (45 km) bike loop
Old federal quay facing Jeannotte Island; the ferry is the shortcut if you are cycling.
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.
Village centre (rue du Rivage)
The only walkable base: church, quay, Maison de la culture Eulalie-Durocher and the two restaurants are all on this street. Very few beds — check before you count on it.
Camping Terrasse St-Marc
Wooded campsite with a marina on the Richelieu, at 201 rue des Terrasses; seasonal sites and pitches for travellers. About 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the village.Wooded campsite with a marina on the Richelieu, at 201 rue des Terrasses; seasonal sites and pitches for travellers. About 3.7 mi (6 km) south of the village.
Beloeil or Chambly (off-village)
Real hotel and restaurant choice 20–35 min away by car; use Saint-Antoine as a day stop from there.
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
- C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$120–190 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- High
- C$200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Beloeil or Chambly1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Handfield ferry, car and driver1 × C$5 | C$5 |
| Handfield ferry, bicycle or on foot2 × C$3 | C$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$47 |
| Trip total≈ C$259 per person per day, bed included | C$518≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars, before sales tax; car and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or crèmerie ice cream | C$3–7 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Village restaurant main course | C$16–28 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Bottle of local vineyard wine | C$18–35 (≈ US$14–30) |
| Farm-kiosk vegetables or U-pick by weight | C$4–12 (≈ US$3–9) |
| Taxi from Beloeil or McMastervilleBook ahead; few cars in the village. | C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train or bus serves the village: without a car you are dependent on taxis from Beloeil or McMasterville.
- The ferry runs April to December, roughly 07:00–00:00, and is replaced by an ice bridge in winter — check the current season before planning a crossing.The ferry runs April to December, roughly 7:00 AM–12:00 AM, and is replaced by an ice bridge in winter — check the current season before planning a crossing.
- Farm kiosks and U-pick are seasonal: several open mid-June to 1 September, then weekends only in September and October.
- Restaurant and crèmerie hours are short and change with the season — check before driving out for dinner.
- Rural roads have no lighting and deer and cyclists share them at dusk.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (health advice)811
Embassy
No embassy in the village; embassies and consulates are in Montréal and Ottawa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Handfield ferry, car: about C$4.50 (≈ US$4), 389 m crossing, April–December roughly 07:00–00:00about C$4.50 (≈ US$4), 389 m crossing, April–December roughly 7:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Handfield ferry, bicycle or on foot: about C$2.50 (≈ US$2)
- Montréal → Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu by car: 61 km (38 mi), about 1 h; allow extra on the bridges38 mi (61 km), about 1 h; allow extra on the bridges
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Où est le traversier ? — Where is the ferry? (oo ay luh tra-vair-SYAY)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)
Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
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 Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu. 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: Jun–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, ferry replaced by an ice bridge, most farm kiosks closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry season and fare band field-checked for 2026, with the winter ice-bridge fallback stated.
- Village walking cluster: quay, church, Maison de la culture Eulalie-Durocher, Parc de la Fabrique, Miyuki Tanobe park.
- Farm-kiosk and U-pick opening windows confirmed for the June–October season.
- Restaurant and crèmerie hours plus last orders, so dinner plans do not fail after the drive.
Sources
- officialMunicipality of Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu
- officialSociété historique de Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu — heritage circuit
- officialFestival Chants de Vielles
- officialCamping Terrasse St-Marc
- officialTourisme Montérégie
- secondaryWikivoyage: Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, revision 4939806 (CC BY-SA 4.0)