Terrebonne between heritage and nature

Terrebonne can be explored from many angles: Vieux-Terrebonne tells the story of its history and architectural heritage, while Parc de la Rivière offers nature experiences in wetlands. There are also theatres, exhibitions and opportunities for activities on the water and by bike. You can focus your trip on whichever of these interests you most.

Discover the history of Vieux-Terrebonne

Vieux-Terrebonne comprises about 200 buildings in four distinct yet complementary sectors. On May 20, 2026, it was officially designated a heritage site. Anyone interested in architecture and the history of a place will find several tangible points of interest here. Built in 1759, Maison Bélisle is the oldest surviving house in Vieux-Terrebonne.

A free, self-guided tour along Rue Saint-Louis tells the stories of the residents and life in Vieux-Terrebonne. This gives your exploration a personal perspective: the focus is not only on buildings, but also on the people and life of the community. The crypt, history and exterior architecture of Église Saint-Louis-de-France also make it a remarkable heritage landmark.

Exhibitions and performing arts

Maison d’histoire de Terrebonne presents an interactive, participatory exhibition that is continually evolving. Its five themes range from family life, work and industry to village and community life, culture and leisure, and education. This lets you explore different aspects of local history rather than focusing on just one topic.

For 30 years, Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne has offered a varied cultural program. It includes theatre, chanson, comedy, classical music, dance, jazz, repertory cinema, performances for young audiences and the “Les Grands Explorateurs” series. If you want to give your trip a cultural focus, you can take this wide range into account when choosing what to prioritize.

Wetlands, water and cycling routes

Parc de la Rivière is located in Terrebonne’s biodiversity corridor and offers an immersive nature experience in wetlands. From the park, you can paddle a loop of more than 4 kilometres on the calm waters of Rivière des Mille Îles by kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard. The distance and the listed water activities give active travellers a practical starting point for planning their day.

Cyclists will also find several named routes. Véloroute Terrebonne | Mascouche includes more than 154 km of bike paths in Terrebonne and Mascouche. TransTerrebonne takes you by bike across Île-des-Moulins and along the banks of Rivière des Mille Îles to Vieux-Terrebonne, using the eastern section of the route. The La Seigneurie des Plaines cycling network covers 21.5 km, including 2 km in Terrebonne.

What travel interests suit Terrebonne?

If you are planning a trip with your family, you can decide together whether to focus on history and culture, nature by the water, or cycling and water sports. When choosing a vacation rental in Terrebonne, this personal preference is a good starting point: it helps you plan around the experiences that interest you most, without combining the different offerings into a single tour. If you would also like an overview of another community, you can discover Mascouche.

For the broader travel overview: Les Moulins.