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BeloeilBelœil

Go for one night, not a base: a riverside old village, a 1923 golf course and Mont Saint-Hilaire across the water, 40 min from Montréal by car.

Beloeil sits on the west bank of the Richelieu River, facing Mont Saint-Hilaire, 36 km from Montréal. It is a residential town with a compact old core: a heritage circuit of 45 panels, two marinas, a golf club running since 1923 and a dense strip of restaurants along rue Richelieu. Most travellers use it as a half-day stop on the Richelieu Valley route or a single overnight. Two nights only if you add Mont-Saint-Hilaire hiking or the Chambly fort.

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Best months
Jun–Oct for the riverfront, terraces and the Wednesday market; Feb for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed terraces); late Dec–Jan if you want outdoor activity
Airports
Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) · Montréal Saint-Hubert (YHU)
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About Beloeil

Beloeil is a town in the La Vallée-du-Richelieu regional county municipality, in Montérégie, Quebec. It sits on the west bank of the Richelieu River, across from Mont Saint-Hilaire, and is 36 km from Montréal. The town is mainly residential, commercial and institutional, and it serves as a stop on the Arts and Flavors Route. Its built heritage spans several eras and varies by area. The centre holds a golf club that has been part of local history since 1923, the Vieux-Beloeil area with heritage buildings, restaurants and shops, and a cultural scene built around painters, art exhibitions and artistic training. Boating, hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are the main recreational activities.

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This is a basic guide for Beloeil: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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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See

What is worth your time in Beloeil.

  • Vieux-Beloeil — The old area holds a heritage building along with many restaurants and shops.
  • Heritage circuit — Its 45 information panels, spread through the town, set out Beloeil's history from 1700 to 1900.
  • Beloeil Golf Club — The course in the town centre has been part of local history since 1923 and looks out on Mont Saint-Hilaire.
  • St. Matthew's Church — This Catholic church on rue Saint-Matthieu is affiliated with the Trinité-sur-Richelieu parish.
  • Cinéma RGFM Beloeil — A movie theatre on rue Serge-Pépin.

Do

  • Take the city's heritage rally, a questionnaire in three sections with answers hidden in the circuit panels, done on foot or by bike.
  • Go boating from Richelieu Marina 2.0, which has 115 docking sites and rents pontoons, paddle boards, kayaks, tubes and wakeboards.
  • Visit Marina Old Beloeil, in service since 1945, which has a floating bar and rents pontoons and docks by the day or the season.
  • Swim or take aquafitness at the Beloeil Aquatic Centre in Old Beloeil, or use the Océania indoor water park.

Eat and drink

Specialities of this place.

  • Bleu Moutarde — A French gastronomy restaurant on the west bank of the Richelieu River, with a bistro-chic and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Brasseurs du moulin — A restaurant on rue Richelieu offering a varied menu.
  • Café du Vieux Beloeil — A restaurant on rue Richelieu serving fried lunches and dinners.
  • Brûlerie Iki — A shop on rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste selling selected coffees and coffee-making devices.

Customs

  • The town's cultural character comes through its painters' creations, art exhibitions and artistic training.
  • Beloeil Art Shop is a contemporary art centre showing about 250 works by Quebec artists and craftsmen, including canvases, ceramics and jewellery.
  • Galerie Atelier Blaquière displays works by the artist Johanne Blaquière for horse enthusiasts.
Emergency numbers for Beloeil911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Info-Santé (24 h health advice, Québec)811

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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 Beloeil, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Sit-down mealDinner mainC$22–38 (≈ US$16–30)
  • BeerPint of local beerC$8–11 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxiC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or gîte bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

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.

Vieux-Beloeil and the Richelieu River waterfrontBeloeil Golf Club (1923)Heritage circuit with 45 panelsRestaurants along rue RichelieuView of Mont Saint-Hilaire
Airports
YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 45–60 min by car via Route 116 or Highway 20; no direct rail link to Beloeil) · YHU Montréal Saint-Hubert (Smaller field; check current scheduled service)

Map of Beloeil

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

Mont-Saint-HilaireMcMastervilleOtterburn ParkSaint-Mathieu-de-BeloeilSaint-Basile-le-GrandSaint-Jean-BaptisteMont-Saint-Bruno National ParkSainte-Julie

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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    −3°C (27°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid*

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid*

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: Feb, Jun–Oct. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beloeil: 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)

−14°C (7°F)

14 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−13°C (9°F)

11 rd

Mar

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

11 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

12 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

12 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

−1°C (30°F)

13 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−10°C (14°F)

14 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 choice: Route 116 runs along the railway, Route 223 (Chemin du Richelieu) follows the river. The old village is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. Exo's Montréal–Mont-Saint-Hilaire commuter line stops at McMasterville, about 2 km from the Beloeil core, so you still need a taxi or bus for the last leg. Bikes work well on the riverside roads.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Mont-Saint-Hilaire

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Route 116 east across the river, then local roads to the trailheads

Gault Nature Reserve trails; check access rules and parking before you go.

Chambly

go

Door to door: About 35–45 min

Route 223 south along the Richelieu, or Highway 10

Fort Chambly and the basin; pair with a riverside lunch.

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Route 223 south along the river

Village core and riverside road; a slow half-day.

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Route 223 south

Quiet river stop; combine with Saint-Denis.

Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Route 223 south

Further downriver; better as a loop with the other villages.

Saint-Basile-le-Grand

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Route 116 west, then local roads

Village stop and market halt on the Richelieu Valley route.

Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Route 223 north along the river

Riverside road with views back to Mont Saint-Hilaire.

Montréal

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min by car

Route 116 west to the Jacques-Cartier bridge, or Highway 20 then the metro

Do it as a day trip into the city, not the reverse.

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.

Vieux-Beloeil (rue Richelieu / rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste)

Walkable to restaurants, marinas and the heritage circuit; few rooms, book ahead.

Rue Richelieu north, near Highway 20

Hôtel Rive Gauche and marina area; car needed for the old village.

Boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier (Route 116)

Motels and the Mail Montenach mall; practical for one night with a car.

McMasterville, across the river

Exo train station is here; 10–15 min by car or bus to Beloeil centre.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
Mid
C$110–190 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
High
C$190 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$180C$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Exo train, Montréal → McMasterville, one way2 × C$7C$14
Taxi McMasterville station → Vieux-Beloeil1 × C$15C$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15C$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$54
Trip total≈ C$297 per person per day, bed includedC$593≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
Bakery pastryC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
Lunch mainC$16–26 (≈ US$12–19)
Dinner mainC$22–38 (≈ US$16–30)
Pint of local beerC$8–11 (≈ US$6–8)
Ice cream coneC$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
5 km taxiC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Beloeil is a low-crime small city; the real risks are river currents, winter road ice and commuter-train gaps. Standard Québec precautions apply.
  • Exo trains are commuter services: few off-peak and weekend departures, so check the timetable before you rely on the train.
  • Restaurant terraces along rue Richelieu fill on summer weekends; reserve or eat early.
  • The Richelieu River current is strong near the dams and bridges: swim only at supervised spots.
  • Winter driving: Route 116 and Highway 20 ice up; snow tires are required in Québec in winter.
  • Many small Beloeil businesses close one weekday; check hours before a special trip.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Info-Santé (24 h health advice, Québec)
811

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Info-Santé (24 h health advice)811

Embassy

No embassies in Beloeil; consulates-general are in Montréal. US citizens: US Consulate General, Montréal (check the address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Exo Montréal → McMasterville: about C$7 (≈ US$6) one way, about 45 min
  • Taxi McMasterville station → Vieux-Beloeil: C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
  • Driving Montréal → Beloeil: 36 km (22 mi), about 40–45 min via Route 116

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
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 Beloeil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Oct for the riverfront, terraces and the Wednesday market; Feb for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing · avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed terraces); late Dec–Jan if you want outdoor activity · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YUL: last Exo departure from Montréal, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster for Vieux-Beloeil with rescue anchors: rue Richelieu, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the marinas, the heritage panels.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the heritage circuit, marinas, golf club and aquatic centre.
  4. Eat pages with last orders for the rue Richelieu strip and the Route 116 chains.

Meanwhile

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