Events in the Suroît

2010
 
July
 
July 1 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Canada Day
Fête du Canada
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
Family activities, animations, birthday cake and music show. Free entrance. LHNC de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

July 1 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Canada Day
Fête du Canada
Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) - (450) 763-5631
Family activities, animations, birthday cake, show and fireworks. Free entrance. LHNC de Coteau-du-Lac

July 1st to 11 2010 (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-b Campus de la Cité des Jeunes

July 8-9-10-11 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Valleyfield Regattas
Régates de Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 371-6144
"Les Régates de Valleyfield" are undisputedly one of Quebec’s most recurrent and popular events. First held in August 1938, the festival will stage its 72nd edition in 2010 in the magnificent St.François Bay. Parc Sauvé SAQ evening shows: July 8-9-10 Races: July 9-10-11

July 13, 20, 27 2010 (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 Sauvé

July 17-18 2010 (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 van. Sponsored by the Chevaliers de Colomb in support of Leucan. 400, rang Saint-Antoine Saturday July 17 from 4 p.m. to midnight, Sunday July 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

July 17-18 2010 (événements municipaux)
Coupe du Québec de Kayak d'eau vive
Coupe du Québec de Kayak d'eau vive
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) -
For informations: www.kayakvalleyfield.org Rivière Saint-Charles 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 24-25 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Militiamen Days / The Chateauguay River is celebrating!
Les Journées du milicien / Rivière Châteauguay en fête!
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
Activities showcasing the camp sites and living conditions of the militiamen. Black powder musket demonstration. Possibility of a kayak-bicycle package. LHNC de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

August
 
August 3 to 31 2010 (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. Complexe archéologique de Pointe-du-Buisson 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 3, 10, 17 2010 (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 Sauvé

August 6-7 2010 (Événements municipaux)
Week-end astronomique
Week-end astronomique
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) -
Allows the public to meet sky watchers from all over Quebec. Annual amateur telescope making contest. Informations Yvan Prégent: 450 377-2493 Parc régional des îles de Saint-Timothée

August 7, 14, 21 2010 (Activités spéciales)
The month of Archaeology
Le mois de l'archéologie
Saint-Anicet (Québec) - (450) 264-3030
Each Sunday of August, the archaeological site will be buzzing with activities and visitors participating demonstrative excavations led by professional archaeologists. Saint-Anicet

August 7, 18, 29 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Five thousand years alive
Cinq millénaires animés
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-7857
Follow the famous characters who lived here and learn more about their life. Complexe archéologique de Pointe-du-Buisson 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

August 7-8 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Big Game 2010
Big Game 2010
Havelock (Québec) - (514) 592-5117
48 hours of role playing games in the forest. More than 300 participants. Camping available and roast pig dinner on Saturday night. More than $5,000 in door prizes on Sunday afternoon. Open to all. Havelock

August 7-8 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Arts Festival
Festival des Arts visuels de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 370-4855
Don’t miss this “new” visual arts festival. Artists from all over Quebec paint and present their works in the beautiful Parc Delpha-Sauvé on the shores of St.François Bay. Let the creative current sweep you away! Parc Delpha-Sauvé

August 14 2010 (Événements municipaux)
Firemen's Day
Journée des Pompiers
Pincourt (Québec) -
Arthur l’Aventurier, Andrée Watters and Sylvain Cossette will celebrate with us the 30th anniversary of Pincourt’s own Firemen’s Dayand the Town’s 50th anniversary. Fireworks in late evening. Parc Bellevue Parade at 12h15. Activities at 13h30 at Bellevue Park. For information : 514 453-2040

August 21 to October 31 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Giant corn Maza
Labyrinthes de mais géants
Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot (Québec) - (514) 453-5379
Have fun while discovering the history of cowboys and Indians in our three giant corn and sunflower mazes, and you’ll also be helping to support humanitarian organizations. Verger Labonté

August 21 to October 31 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Giant corn Maza
Verger Labonté
Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot (Québec) - (514) 453-5379
Have fun while discovering the history of cowboys and Indians in our three giant corn and sunflower mazes, and you’ll also be helping to support humanitarian organizations. Verger Labonté

August 12-13-14-15 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Equestrian Festival of Valleyfield
Festival Équestre de Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 544-0166
A complete program under the honorary presidency of Claudia Asselin: rodeo, gymkhana, and futurity competitions. Gold rush, dinners, inflatable games, mechanical bull, and a terrace. Parc Marcil Gymkhana: Thursday to Saturday. Rodeo: Friday to Sunday.

August 22 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Archaeology Day
Journée de l'archéologie
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 373-3890
Guided Tours of the archaeological garden, simulations of archaeological digging and presentation of "The Layers of History" activity. LHNC de Coteau-du-Lac

August 22 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Valleyfield Triathlon
Triathlon Valleyfield
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 370-1907
The organization and its partners invite you to this Triathlon “happening,” in the heart of downtown Valleyfield, recognized as the capital of this sport. Come and join us at the magnificent Delpha- Sauvé Park, flanked by the St.François Bay on one side a parc Sauvé

August 29 2010

Fête des Récoltes
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) -
Parc régional des Îles de Saint-Timothée

September
 
September 11-12 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Beauharnois Regattas
Régates de Beauharnois
Beauharnois (Québec) - (450) 429-3546
For the fourth consecutive year, Park Bourcier will once again host the Beauharnois Regattas. This year, this will be the venue for what promises to be an exhilarating final race in the ACHA class. Marina du secteur Melocheville

September 11-12 2010 (Événements municipaux)
Coupe du Québec de Kayak d'eau vive
Coupe du Québec de Kayak d'eau vive
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) -
Info: www.kayakvalleyfield.org Rivière Saint-Charles 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

september 26 2010 (événements municipaux)
Festival de la marche 2010
Festival de la marche 2010
Rigaud (Québec) - (450) 451-0869
L'escapade Les sentiers du Mont Rigaud

September 10-11-12 and 17-18-19 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Expo-concours 2010, 12th edition
Association de peintres et de sculpteurs Valédar
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec) - (450) 373-2799
Presentation of original art work by the Association d'artistes peintres et sculpteurs Valédar on the theme "Virevolte". Chalet du parc Sauvé

October
 
October 2 2010 (Activités spéciales)
Friendly games of chess
Parties amicales d'échecs
Howick (Québec) - (450) 829-2003
Friendly interaction, participation prizes and workshop of chess pieces. LHNC de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay

October 9-10 2010 (Événements majeurs)
Festival des couleurs de Rigaud
Festival des couleurs de Rigaud
Rigaud (Québec) - (450) 451-4608
A riot of fall colours will be on display during this 13th 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, and herita Parc Chartier et sentiers de l'Escapade October 9-10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.