Rigaud

Understand

300px|thumb|Rigaud While in many ways a typical rural Quebec town, it features Mont-Rigaud, a small mountain in the otherwise flat Ottawa River valley. The mountain attracts skiers, hikers, climbers, snowshoers, maple syrup and beer enthusiasts and religious tourists. History buffs can take a heritage tour in Old-Rigaud (Vieux-Rigaud). It can make for a pleasant stop on the way between Montreal and Ottawa.

Get around

The centre of town is very small, mainly lying along the two streets at the base of Mont-Rigaud. It can be crossed on foot within minutes. However, most of Rigaud's main attractions (ski slopes, maple sugar shacks, hiking trails, restaurants) lie scattered around the mountain. Some of Rigaud's more secluded attractions are on different highway exits than the one that leads to the centre of town. You may need to drive for 10 or 15 minutes between different sites in Rigaud.

See

300px|thumb|View of the back and the side of the catholic church of the parish of Sainte-Madeleine-de-Rigaud. 300px|thumb|Former Rigaud station, built in 1940

Do

300px|thumb|Mont Rigaud Ski and Mountain Bike Center

Buy

300px|thumb|Looking east from Route 342 (corner St-Pierre Street to the south and St-Antoine Street to the north) in downtown Rigaud

Eat

There are a few fast-food places in the town centre. If you want authentic Quebec poutine (french fries, gravy and cheese), you can't go wrong.

Drink

300px|thumb|Resto-bar La Vieille

Go next

Voyageur Provincial Park, a forested, riverside park is just across the Ontario border on westbound Autoroute 40 (Highway 417 in Ontario). It is used for camping, hiking, cycling, canoeing, etc.

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