Saint-Constant is a town of 31,000 inhabitants (2021), located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, in the regional county municipality (MRC) of Roussillon, in the administrative region of Montérégie, in the province of Quebec, in Canada.
Understand
editSaint-Constant is crossed from south to north by the Saint-Pierre River. The northwest boundary of Saint-Constant is the Kahnawake Indian Reserve.
This picturesque and charming town has many recreational and tourist attractions:
- the Exporail museum;
- numerous parks spread across the urban area, particularly along the Saint-Pierre River, offering sports and leisure facilities: hiking trails, sports fields, picnic areas, play structures, etc.;
- a road network facilitating access to surrounding towns for work, shopping and other services;
- a range of activities for residents and visitors: water sports, sports, socio-cultural leisure activities, etc.;
- its catering services of various styles.
Saint-Constant's residential vocation is favored by its location near major highways, near businesses and public services, and by the public transportation network. The southern area, especially south of the A30, is used for agriculture.
Get in
edit- CIT Rousillon connects Saint-Constant (via twin city Delson) to Montreal.
Saint-Constant is served by highways 30 (Autoroute de l'Acier), as well as routes 132 (along the east bank of the river) and 209 (north-south direction).
City | Distance by road (en km) | Routes to follow |
---|---|---|
Montréal | 25.3 | Champlain Bridge (eastward); Highway 15 (est); Highway 930/Quebec Road 132 (west) |
Get around
edit- CIT Rousillon has several city routes that also connect Saint-Constant to nearby Sainte-Catherine and Delson.
See
edit- 1 Exporail (The Canadian Railway Museum) (Exporail, le musée ferroviaire canadien), 110, rue Saint-Pierre, ☏ +1 450 632-2410. Exporail. the Canadian Railway Museum offers historical trains, locomotives and wagons, train rides, an old station and other historical exhibits. An interesting introduction to Canadian railway history.
Places of worship
edit- 2 Saint-Constant Catholic Church (Église catholique Saint-Constant), 1242 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-635-1404. Catholic church.
- 3 Saint-Constant Cemetery (Cimetière Saint-Constant), ☏ +1 450-635-1404. Cemetery
Do
edit- 1 Anytime Fitness, 520 Voie de Desserte de la Route 132 (location: SmartCentres Saint-Constant), ☏ +1 450-633-1000. Gym.
- 2 Roussillon Bowling Alley (Salon de Quilles Roussillon), 95 Mnt des Bouleaux, Saint-Constant, QC J5A 1A9, ☏ +1 450-635-2221. Bowling alley.
Buy
edit- 1 Boulangerie et Pâtisserie au Four et au Moulin, 117 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-633-0404. Bakery.
- 2 Provigo, 31, rue Georges-Gagné, Delson, QC J5B 2E4, ☏ +1 450-638-5041. M-Th 8AM-9PM; F-Sa 8AM-6PM; Su 1PM-9PM. One of the three major supermarket chains (Ontario-based Loblaws owns Provigo). Groceries, snacks, "President's Choice" specialty products.
Eat
edit- 1 Barbies Resto Bar Grill, 52 Voie de Desserte de la Route 132 (Route 132 Service Road), ☏ +1 450-635-8181. Restaurant. Eat in. Take out. Delivery.
- 2 70 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-632-2450. Restaurant. Dine-in. Curbside pickup. Contactless delivery.
- 3 Restaurant Scores, 532 QC-132. Restaurant. Dine-in. Drive-thru. Contactless delivery.
- 4 Restaurant Le Caucus St-Constant, 310 Wilfrid-Lamarche (location: Isatis Sport St-Constant), ☏ +1 450-632-3838. Restaurant. Eat in. Take out. Delivery.
- 5 Eggspress St-Constant, 564 Voie de Desserte (location: SmartCentres Saint-Constant), ☏ +1 450-993-3447. Breakfast restaurant.
- 6 Restaurant La Carcasse, 277 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-993-4900. Restaurant. Dine-in. Take-out. Contactless delivery. Stylish restaurant with back patio offering a menu of contemporary French cuisine. Bring your own wine.
Fast food restaurants
edit- 7 Le Croque, 70 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-632-2450. Snack bar. Eat in. Take out. Delivery.
- 8 Subway, 155 Mnt Saint-Régis, ☏ +1 450-633-0440. Sandwich shop. Chain specializing in the sale of personalized salads/sandwiches at the counter, with diet options.
- 9 Tim Hortons, 396 QC-132, Saint-Constant, QC J5A 2J8, ☏ +1 450-638-4166. Restaurant. Eat in. Drive thru. Delivery.
- 10 Tim Hortons, 115 Rue St Pierre, ☏ +1 450-638-3844. Restaurant. Eat in. Drive-thru.
- 11 McDonald's, 560 Voie de Desserte de la Route 132 (Route 132 Service Road) (location: SmartCentres Saint-Constant), ☏ +1 450-635-4100. Restaurant. A long-established, classic fast food chain known for its burgers and fries.
- 12 Transit Café, 46 Rue St Pierre (location: Ultramar - Station-service), ☏ +1 450-638-4562. Cafe. Eat in. Take out.
Drink
edit- 1 Club Des 20 St Constant, 271 Rue St Pierre, Saint-Constant, QC J5A 2A6. Bar. Meals on site.
- 2 Le Monchamp Bar & Lounge, 210 Rue Sainte-Catherine, ☏ +1 450-632-8920. Bar. Meals on site.
Sleep
editConnect
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editSports infrastructure
edit- 3 Complexe aquatique Saint-Contant, 63 Rue Leriger, ☏ +1 450-638-2299. Swimming pool.
- 4 Isatis Sport St-Constant, 310 Wilfrid-Lamarche, ☏ +1 450-632-3838. Sports complex.
Leisure facilities
edit- 5 Saint-Contant Municipal Library (Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Contant), 162 Bd Monchamp, ☏ +1 450-638-2010 x7233. Municipal library affiliated with the Montérégie BIBLIO Network, offering an Internet platform providing access to extensive digital documentation and various online services.
- Municipal parks (Parcs municipaux). The parks in Saint-Constant are:
- Lafarge Park: 68 Rue de Lucerne;
- Citizens Park: 273 Rue Chanteclerc;
- Boisé Héritage Roussillon: forest park;
- Municipal Center: park located near the library, on Rue de l'Oseraie;
- Multifunctional Park: located at the junction of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Montée Saint-Régis.
- Lac des Fées: park located at 1 Rimbaud, Saint-Constant;
- Ronsard Park.
- 6 Saint-Constant Outdoor Base (Base de Plein Air Saint-Constant), 314 Wilfrid-Lamarche. Outdoor park.
Go next
editRoutes through Saint-Constant |
Downtown Montreal ← Notre-Dame-de-Grâce ← | N S | → Delson → Candiac |
Vaudreuil-Dorion ← Salaberry-de-Valleyfield ← | W E | → Longueuil → Sorel-Tracy / Quebec City via |
Saint-Constant ← | W E | → Sainte-Catherine |
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield ← Huntingdon (Quebec) Montreal ← | W E | → Longueuil → Lévis |
Saint-Constant ← Saint-Rémi ← | N S | → Saint-Chrysostome → Franklin |
- 1 Delson A town in the MRC of Roussillon. Its territory forms a large V open to the east, towards Laprairie. Main attractions: restaurants, sports infrastructure and equipment (e.g.: skating palace, outdoor skating rinks, indoor skating rink, sliding hill), Christmas market, shops, leisure programming...
- 2 Kahnawake Mohawk Indian reserve established along the St. Lawrence River, adjacent to Châteauguay. Visitors can take a guided tour of the city or visit one of the many attractions (e.g. museums). Kahnawake offers a vibrant culture that continues daily through the traditions of its inhabitants. Kahnawake hosts annual pow-wows and exhibits at the "Kanien’kehà:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitiohkwa Language and Cultural Center". The community of Kahnawake offers visitors bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, a marina and many craft shops.
- 3 Sainte-Catherine A town in the MRC of Roussillon, located near the Lachine Rapids. Main attractions: Récré-O-Parc, a migratory bird sanctuary set up on Île du Seigneur for hiking or cycling along the Lachine Rapids. This Récré-O-Parc has a germinated beach, a picnic area. This site offers fishing or beach ports.
- 4 Saint-Isidore A parish municipality in the MRC of Roussillon. Main attractions: library, Carnival Tout le monde dehors, sports fields (soccer, sliding hill, outdoor skating rink, baseball, tennis), leisure programming...
- 5 Saint-Mathieu A municipality in the MRC of Roussillon. Main attractions: library, parks and recreational facilities, pump track, tennis court and outdoor ping-pong table...
- 6 Saint-Michel A municipality in the MRC Les Jardins-de-Napierville. Main attractions: Catholic church, library, community center, sports and recreation programming, social and community organizations (e.g.: Golden Age club), fields (e.g.: parks) and sports facilities (e.g.: skating rink), Saint-Michel Festival...
- 7 Saint-Rémi A town in the MRC Les Jardins-de-Napierville. Main attractions: library, arena and skating rinks, parks and facilities, bike path, community center, sports equipment rental...