Overview
Rigaud is a small Quebec town of 7,854 people (2021) in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, situated 67 km west of Montreal along the Trans-Canada Highway (Autoroute 40). While a typical rural Quebec town in many ways, it features Mont-Rigaud, a small mountain rising from the flat Ottawa River valley.
Day Trips · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Standard Canadian mobile carriers provide coverage. WiFi available at cafes and accommodations.
Money
Currency is Canadian dollars (CAD). Credit cards widely accepted; ATMs available in town.
Packing
Bring bug repellent for hiking in spring/autumn. Winter visitors should pack ski gear or rent on-site.
Transport
Rigaud lies along Autoroute 40 (Trans-Canada Highway) between Montreal and Ottawa. A car is essential for exploring attractions scattered around Mont-Rigaud.
Weather
Mont-Rigaud's mixed forest creates spectacular fall colours in October. Spring and autumn bring mosquitoes and blackflies.