Rigaud Travel Guide

Welcome to Rigaud, Quebec

Located approximately 28 km (17 mi) west of Montreal, Rigaud is a quiet town in the province of Quebec known for its maple sugar shacks. Ideal to visit any time of year, the winter season is an exceptional time to go. The area's popular ski resort, Mont Rigaud Ski Center offers lessons and well-maintained ski slopes for those just starting out to the more advanced. A trip to Rigaud is not complete without a stop to a maple sugar shack. Sucrerie de la Montagne offers 48.5 ha (120 acres) of land and is open all year. Visitors here can also enjoy some French-Canadian hospitality by staying overnight in one of their traditional log cabins. They also offer horse-drawn sleigh rides and a bakery. Another maple sugar shack worth visiting is Sucrerie Lavigne. Aside from exploring its history in all things maple sugar, they also create unique meals while guests are entertained by a variety of music. A not-to-be-missed yearly event is the Festival des Couleurs de Rigaud. Usually held in October, this is an event the whole family will enjoy. Translated into English, the festival name literally means “festival of colours,” and it features a variety of local food, arts and crafts.