Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Hot air balloon capital and riverside city
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Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
With origins dating to the 1673 seigneury and Fort Saint-Jean built in 1748 to defend the route to New England, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu boasts a rich military and commercial history. The city was the site of the Battle of Saint-Jean in 1775 during the American invasion. The Chambly Canal, opened in 1843, transformed the city into a river trade hub.
With 100,188 residents, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is now Quebec's 10th largest city. The Richelieu River majestically flows through the city, offering developed shorelines for walking, cycling, and water activities. The International de montgolfières (hot air balloon festival), the largest gathering of balloonists in North America, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each August. The historic downtown is filled with restaurants, shops, and art galleries. The real estate market offers some of the best value in the greater Montreal area.
You'll appreciate…
- International hot air balloon festival — largest in North America
- Richelieu River — shoreline, kayaking, cycling and walking
- Fort Saint-Jean (1748) and military heritage
- Chambly Canal — National Historic Site (1843)
- Lively historic downtown — restaurants and galleries
- Best value in the greater Montreal area
Real Estate Market in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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