What to do this Winter

Escape as a couple, solo, or with family at the MOCO Hotel. Nestled in the heart of downtown and housed in the remnants of one of the most important textile factories of the last century, the establishment offers a unique setting that beautifully evokes the rich industrial and cultural heritage of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. With its rooms and facilities fully renovated since 2023-2024, heritage pleasantly meets modern chic. Psst: Enhance your stay with a massage from one of the many professional massage therapists! An aesthetics and care center is also located within the same building.

An overnight stay on ice at Flotel. The bay may not always be frozen, but the floating units are always there, in every season, to welcome visitors and provide a unique experience. Located downtown, just steps away from restaurants and cafes. Psst: Enhance your stay with a massage from one of the many professional massage therapists

Take a tour of the Muso to discover the current exhibitions. The temporary exhibitions and the permanent one, MOCO, The Fabric of a City, will fascinate you and allow you to learn more about the rich heritage of our area and the people who shaped our history. Workshops are occasionally organized, and a shop with regional products is available on-site.

Unleash your artistic talents at Café Création. Hundreds of pieces are waiting for your ceramic painting creations - for all ages. Psst: You can now create on pre-fired pieces or ones you can fire at home. In short, you can take your masterpiece home with you. Decadent coffee and hot beverages are sold on-site. Café Création.

Visit the Chocolate Interpretation Center at La Petite Grange.
The new interactive and fun installations are perfect for enriching your knowledge and that of the little ones about cocoa processing and chocolate production. The installations are free to access, but for $5, you can enjoy a personalized presentation with tasting. Yum! With the bakery and pastry products also available on-site, the visit will surely make your mouth water.

Go out to see a show at Valspec. Enjoy an evening show! For vibrant evenings or "Little Sundays" with the kids, Valspec - the performance hall - offers a program featuring the most popular artists of the moment. Comedy, theater, music, dance, and variety: there are many options for entertainment. Long live the performing arts!

Rent a Fat Bike*! Want to try winter bikes with oversized wheels? Two companies offer rentals: Vélo Station et Giant.

You can even head to the Ti-Bois Vert site to explore the trails. Remember to check the conditions before heading out.

• when conditions permit.

"Move! Stretch yourselves!
Why not check the schedule for the indoor and outdoor ice rinks in the city and the indoor pool?

Diving enthusiasts, get initiated to ice diving with the EcoDive school-shop. Few divers are aware of the beauty of ice diving. Immersing beneath a translucent icy ceiling that allows rays of light to filter through is a magnificent sight. In the Ice Diving Specialty course, EcoDive teaches how to plan and organize an ice dive, as well as the procedures, techniques, issues, and dangers associated with this activity.

The company offers several courses, excursions, and recognized certifications for practicing scuba diving, from beginner to advanced levels, as well as summer excursions. And Lake Saint-François has all the attributes to make it an exceptional 'diving' destination in Quebec.

Follow the weekly events!
Pubs, municipal recreational services, and organizations offer many occasional or themed activities: karaoke, DJ nights, singer-songwriters, etc.
To check the calendar, click here.

A new entertainment center that celebrates plush toys: a Japanese-inspired arcade.
It's a winning outing with the kids. Learn more about Claw Me Valleyfield.

Practicing hiking is nothing simpler and more invigorating!
At Îles-de-Saint-Timothée Regional Park, you can access about 3 km of multifunctional trails for free, perfect for walking or snowshoeing