
Explore Mont-Saint-Hilaire
The city of Mont-Saint-Hilaire grew on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, and extended down to the Richelieu River. The mills and orchards, the hill and the river have inspired painters, authors and storytellers from every period. To this day, the apples and cider from these orchards give the city its regional and international renown. The forest that originally covered the area was replaced by houses, placing intense pressure on the remaining natural and agricultural areas. Mont-Saint-Hilaire has a lot at stake: proud of its nature, culture and heritage, the city has set the objective of protecting and balancing nature and culture.