Boucherville

Boucherville is a picturesque and modern town of approximately 42,000 inhabitants (2016) in the Longueuil agglomeration in the suburbs of Montreal, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Montérégie, Quebec.

Boucherville is becoming an increasingly popular destination for its recreational tourism offer. The main attractions of Boucherville are:
 * the Îles de Boucherville, which are administered mainly by the Parc national des Îles de Boucherville,
 * Old Boucherville, in particular: place of the Sainte-Famille church, marina, community gardens,

Geography
The territory of Boucherville stretches over on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. This shore faces the Îles de Boucherville and partly the Îles de Varennes. In the summer season, boaters do a lot of boating in the channels between these islands: barbecue on the water, overnight stopover, swimming, fishing, sailing, water skiing, etc. In winter, many ice fishing enthusiasts pierce the ice to indulge in this favourite activity. In all seasons, the river is a theatrical scene where maritime life is hectic: passage of large ships, sailboats, pleasure craft, storms, waves, migratory birds.

Besides the St. Lawrence River, the two other main rivers in the territory of Boucherville are the Rivière aux Pins and the Rivière Sabrevois.

Climate
The average annual temperature in Boucherville is 6.2°C.

July is the hottest month of the year with an average of 20.9°C while January has the lowest average temperature of the year with an average of -10.1°C. Rainfall is about 975 mm.

History
Founded in 1667 by Pierre Boucher and remained a seigneury for several decades, Boucherville is one of the oldest towns in Quebec. In 1843, a tragic fire destroyed almost the entire village. A few years after this incident, in 1856, Boucherville was divided into two distinct municipalities: village and parish.

Today, the city is mainly residential, but nevertheless has a very interesting shoreline with a beautiful view of the Boucherville islands and its old historic center has retained its charm.

By car
Boucherville is located at the intersection of highway no 20 and road no 132, directly at the exit of the "Louis-H.-Lafontaine" bridge-tunnel. Several exits serve the city.

Get around
The Vieux-Boucherville is done on foot. The rest of the city, especially residential, requires a car or a bicycle.

Public transportation
The Boucherville terminus is accessible via the roundabout at the corner of Boulevard De Montarville and Route 132. It has 308 free parking spaces, a landing stage, two boarding platforms and heated shelters.

Not very dense and therefore difficult to use for travel within the city. Lines 62, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87.

By water
There is a service rental of personal watercraft and pontoons on the St. Lawrence River, in Boucherville. The company's mission is to make you enjoy the pleasures of navigation on the river in a safe and controlled environment. We can be introduced to nautical activities by renting the boat of your choice.

Bike
Several cycle paths along all less important streets. Pleasant and safe way to get around. With plenty of places to rent bikes too, biking around Boucherville is a great way to see the city.

By car
Many attractions (such as the many museums, parks, and art galleries) in Boucherville have free parking, making it easy to get your car there.

See

 * The different districts of the city:
 * The Harmonie district: A new district with many beautiful large houses.
 * The district of cities and provinces of France: All streets and parks in this district are named for provinces in France.
 * The Old Boucherville district: There are many old buildings in this area that remind us of the influence of France and Europe.

Outside activities
Boucherville has about fifty docks (private or public) on the east shore of the St. Lawrence River, between the Parc-des-Voiles (at the edge of Varennes) and the "Boucherville Rowing Club". In addition, boaters benefit from several launching ramps.
 * Trails: the trails of the Boucherville islands, the bike path along the shore of the river, the trail at Boisé Du Tremblay,
 * Trails: the trails of the Boucherville islands, the bike path along the shore of the river, the trail at Boisé Du Tremblay,

Buy
There are small shops in Vieux-Boucherville.

Go next

 * — This National Park is a protected area open all year round. Its territory covers the islands: Grosbois, Sainte-Marguerite, de la Commune, Grande-Rivière, aux-Raisins, La Petite Rivière and the Grand Duc. This park includes the Île Sainte-Marguerite Discovery and Visitors Centre, the Île Sainte-Marguerite Group Pavilion and the Grosbois Visitors Centre.
 * — It offers a Boutique Nature, an equipment rental service, a cross-country ski school, food services, a transportation service common (RTL summer shuttles and RTL SkiBus shuttle). The park includes many trails, the Jean-Guy Gaudette relay, an orchard, a Le Vieux-Moulin tea room, and a boat rental service.
 * — Montreal is the economic, commercial and financial heart of Quebec. It is a large, diverse city, with many festivals, museums, and lively neighbourhoods that attract visitors.
 * — Longueuil has a network of 168 km of cycle paths. This city has various recreational parks with several hiking trails: Michel-Chartrand and de la Cité parks. Longueuil offers a host of recreational and tourist activities: hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, municipal parks, etc.
 * — Pré-Vert Park is a place of celebration and outdoor activities in the heart of the city. The Polydôme houses a covered ice rink with open walls in winter. The Parc de la Commune provides good access to the river. Sugar shack enthusiasts are well served on the Chemin des Sucreries.
 * — Sainte-Julie offers a pedestrian heritage circuit to discover the Old Village under the historical aspect with 26 information panels; a mobile, self-guided version is available on the city's website.
 * — A city surrounded by nature with the Mont Saint-Bruno national park, its urban forest, its parks and its recreational infrastructure. In all seasons, Saint-Bruno offers a variety of recreational activities, including: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing.