Events in the Suroît

2012
 
May
 
May 18-19-20 and 25-26-27 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Fraîcheur 2012
Fraîcheur printanière 2012
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 373-2799
 21st edition of the visual art exhibition, presented in the Delpha-Sauvé Park. Chalet du parc Delpha-Sauvé

June to October 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Stories from the forest
Autour de l'os
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-7857
 Discover the fascinating world of zooarchaeology! Admire thousand-year-old tools fashioned out of bone as well as animal skeletons, and find out what they can reveal about our past! Pointe-du-Buisson / Musée québécois d'archéologie June, Saturday-Sunday. July/August, Tuesday to Sunday. September/October, Saturday-Sunday.

June
 
June 1-2-3 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Les Seigneuriales de Vaudreuil-Dorion
Les Seigneuriales de Vaudreuil-Dorion
Vaudreuil-Dorion (Québec) - (450) 455-2092
 In the heart of Vieux-Vaudreuil, relive the days of New France through activities and entertainment that will delight both young and old. 20th anniversary this year. Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Website: www.lesseigneuriales.com

June 12, 19, 26 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Les Mardis en Musique
Les Mardis en Musique
Rotonde du parc Sauvé - (450) 373-8789
 Singers and musicians presenting outdoor concerts at the Delpha-Sauvé Park rotunda. Voluntary contribution. Parc Delpha-Sauvé

June 22 to 25 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Circus Festival of Vaudreuil-Dorion
Festival de Cirque de Vaudreuil-Dorion
Vaudreuil-Dorion (Québec) - Come and experience the unforgettable magic of the Circus Festival of Vaudreuil-Dorion. Mega amusement park with rides, circus workshop, makeup, roaming animation, a world-class circus show, show on outdoor stage, circus marquee and cabaret. The not-to-be rue, Jeanotte

June 10 2012 (événements municipaux)
Festival Western de Saint-Lazare
Festival Western de Saint-Lazare
(450) 424-8000
 Over sixty small plane owners participated in last year's edition, to the delight of airplane buffs and all those in attendance. It a great introduction to this sport for young and not so young! Aéroclub de Saint-Lazare For more information visit our website: www.aeroclubstlazare.org.

June 10 2012 (événements municipaux)
Festival Western de Saint-Lazare
Fly-in Breakfast
(450) 424-8000
 Over sixty small plane owners participated in last year's edition, to the delight of airplane buffs and all those in attendance. It a great introduction to this sport for young and not so young! Aéroclub de Saint-Lazare For more information visit our website: www.aeroclubstlazare.org.

June 23-24 2012

Fête nationale régionale à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 373-5794
 The regional Fête nationale in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is the largest event in the Suroît, drawing crowds of over 20,000 each year to join in the festivities held on June 23 and 24. Invited artists: Bernard Adamus and La Bottine Souriante. Parc Delpha Sauvé June 23: 6 p.m. Opening, 8 p.m. Groupe Flirt, 10 p.m. Bernard Adamus, midnight guest singer. June 24: 6 p.m. Opening, 8 p.m. Groupe Flirt, 10 p.m. fireworks, 10:15 La Bottine Souriante, midnight guest singer.

July
 
July 19 to September 1 2012

OHNEKA, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield projetée des eaux
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield - (450) 377-7676
 Unique multimedia water theatre, a one-of-a kind and spectacular show using video, using fountains, lighting effects, lasers and video projections on a giant water screen. Vieux Canal de Beauharnois From Thursday to Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

July 14-15 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Historical Reenactments
Campement militaire d'époque
Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) - (450) 763-5631
 History buffs recreate a military encampment. Watch history come to life as costumed interpreters perform a series of military re-enactments. The scent of the musket’s black powder will give you a real feel for the past. Don’t miss this battle re-enactmen LHN de Coteau-du-Lac

July 14-15 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Historical Reenactments
Lieu historique national du Canada de Coteau-du-Lac
Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) - (450) 763-5631
 History buffs recreate a military encampment. Watch history come to life as costumed interpreters perform a series of military re-enactments. The scent of the musket’s black powder will give you a real feel for the past. Don’t miss this battle re-enactmen LHN de Coteau-du-Lac

July 1 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Canada Day
Fête du Canada
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
 Family activities, animations, birthday cake and music show. Free entrance. LHN de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

July 1 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Canada Day
Fête du Canada
Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) - (450) 763-5631
 Family activities, animations, birthday cake in the afternoon, show and fireworks during the evening! Free entrance. LHN de Coteau-du-Lac

July 12-13-14-15 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Valleyfield Regattas
Régates de Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 371-6144
 The recipe for a blow-out party? Thrilling hydroplane races, top speeds of 225 km/h, sizzling shows in the evening, and 133, 000 people in attendance. The Valleyfield Regattas is a not-to-be-missed event. HISTORY - TRADITION - PASSION. Parc Sauvé SAQ evening shows: July 12-13-14 Races: July 13-14-15

July 3, 17, 24, 31 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Les Mardis en Musique
Les Mardis en Musique
Rotonde du parc Sauvé - (450) 373-8789
 Singers and musicians presenting outdoor concerts at the Delpha-Sauvé Park rotunda. Voluntary contribution. Parc Delpha-Sauvé

July 21-22 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Demolition Derby
Derby de Démolition
Saint-Chrysostome (Québec) - (450) 826-4888
 Most impressive derby in Quebec! Demolition Derby Provincial Championship in Saint-Chrysostome. Categories: car, pick-up, truck, and mini van. Sponsored by the Chevaliers de Colomb in support of Leucan. 400, rang Saint-Antoine Saturday July 14 from 4 p.m. to midnight, Sunday July 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

July 21 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Friendly games of chess
Pique-nique familial
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
 Picnic and animation activities focused around the Châteauguay River. Free admission. LHN de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

August
 
August 18-19 2012

Festival de plongée du lac Saint-François
Les Coteaux (Québec) - (450) 802-8958
 We offer four dive charters that will let you discover a submerged twin-engine airplane, 11 shipwrecks, and a host of other artefacts on four different, safe, and accessible sites. Vieux canal de Beauharnois To join one of these dives, please consult our website. Tickets available at your local diving boutique or club.

August 7 to 31 2012 (Activités spéciales)
It's time to dig!
Ici on fouille!
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-7857
 Accompanied by an archaeologist, you will explore the ground to unearth vestiges of Pointe-du-Buisson's mysterious past. Pointe-du-Buisson / Musée québécois d'archéologie Upon reservation, Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

August 7, 14 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Les Mardis en Musique
Les Mardis en musique
Rotonde du parc Sauvé - (450) 373-8789
 Singers and musicians presenting outdoor concerts at the Delpha-Sauvé Park rotunda. Voluntary contribution. Parc Delpha-Sauvé

August 18 2012 (Événements municipaux)
Kite Festival - Le "BeauVENTois"
Festival de cerfs-volant - Le "BeauVENTois"
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-3546
 The 9th edition of the Beauventois kite-flying festival will be held at the magnificent site of the Beauharnois locks. A fun-filled day for the whole family, with activities for all ages. Terrain des écluses de Beauharnois.

August 18 2012 (Événements municipaux)
Kite Festival - Le "BeauVENTois"
Festival de cerfs-volants - Le "BeauVENTois"
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-3546
 The 9th edition of the Beauventois kite-flying festival will be held at the magnificent site of the Beauharnois locks. A fun-filled day for the whole family, with activities for all ages. Terrain des écluses de Beauharnois.

August 1 to 31 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Five thousand years alive
Août, le mois de l'archéo
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-7857
 During the month of archaeo, many activities are available to discover this awesome science. Pointe-du-Buisson / Musée québécois d'archéologie Visit our website for more information.

August 4-5 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Big Game 2010
Big Game 2012
Havelock (Québec) - (514) 592-5117
 48 hours of role playing games in the forest. More than 450 participants. Camping available and roast pig dinner on Saturday night. More than $5,000 in door prizes on Sunday afternoon. Open to all. Arnold Paintball

August 4-5 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Arts Festival
Festival des Arts visuels de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 370-4855
 Some sixty local and international artists will converge on the magnificent site of Delpha-Sauvé Park. Art lovers and the general public will be able to discover works by immensely talented artists. Watch them create before your very eyes, and let yoursel Parc Delpha-Sauvé

August 3-4-5 and 9-10-11-12 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Equestrian Festival of Valleyfield
Festival Équestre de Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 544-0166
 The celebrated festival is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year with an open house on August 9 for the whole family (free). Shows, pony rides, inflatable games, skill-testing events, face-painting clowns. In the evening of August 11, a show by Patri Parc Marcil See on our website for complete schedule.

August 20 to November 4 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Giant corn Maza
Verger Labonté
Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot (Québec) - (514) 453-5379
 Discover the wealth of another culture while you make your way through the twists and turns of our corn and giant sunflower mazes! Find out about our scary Halloween mazes! Verger Labonté

September
 
September 2 2012

Festival de la soupe de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Notre-Dame-de-l'île-Perrot (Québec) - (514) 453-1802
 A festival with “soup” as its theme celebrating the people and cultures of five continents through music, theatre, visual arts, street arts, cooking, and dance. For all ages. FREE admission. Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin

September 7-8-9 and 14-15-16 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Expo-concours 2010, 12th edition
Expo-concours 2012 , 14e édition
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 373-2799
 Presentation of original art work by the Association d'artistes peintres et sculpteurs Valédar on the theme "A touch of whimsy" Chalet du parc Delpha-Sauvé

September 8-9 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Beauharnois Regattas
Régates de Beauharnois
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-3546
 The enchanting Parc Bourcier will host the 6th edition of the Beauharnois Regattas. The final races of the season in Canada, the Beauharnois Regattas are sure to make a big splash! Parc Bourcier

October
 
October 4-5-6 2012

Championnat du Monde professionnel 10 Danses
158, rue Nicholson, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield - A grandiose décor, rhythmic music, and multi-coloured lights will provide the backdrop for this competition featuring dancers representing over 15 countries. The public is invited to come and see world-class dancers perform International Ballroom and Lati Aréna Salaberry

October 6-7-8 2012 (Activités spéciales)
Militiamen Days / The Chateauguay River is celebrating!
Commémoration de la Guerre de 1812-1814
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
 Historical reenactment and activities to commemorate the War of 1812-1814. LHN de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

October 5-6-7 2012 (Événements majeurs)
Festival des couleurs de Rigaud
Festival des couleurs de Rigaud
Rigaud (Québec) - (514) 710-3377
 A riot of fall colours will be on display during this 15th edition. A hike along the trails of L’escapade is a must, as well as a full program of other exciting and colourful events and attractions around the themes of nature, culture, terroir, shows and Parc Chartier, sentiers de l'Escapade, Mont-Rigaud October 5 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - October 6 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. - October 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.