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Rigaud, Quebec

Rigaud is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional County Municipality in Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent region. It is located at the junction of the Ottawa River and the Rigaud River, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of downtown Montreal and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Ottawa.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Alexandria Aerodrome.

History

Rigaud is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional County Municipality in Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent region. It is located at the junction of the Ottawa River and the Rigaud River, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of downtown Montreal and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Ottawa. The population as of the Canada 2021 Census was 7,854.

Airports

Montréal-Mirabel International Airport (YMX) 30 km to the centre
12300 Rue Services A-4, Mirabel, QC J7N 1E8 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Alexandria Aerodrome 30 km to the centre
North Glengarry, ON, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Traverse Hudson-Oka
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Outdoor
Traverse Oka-Hudson
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Carillon-Pointe Fortune Ferry
Ferry route · Traversier le passeur
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alexandria Aerodrome. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Traverse Hudson-Oka, 16 km); routes include Carillon-Pointe Fortune Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rigaud, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach