Abbey of Notre-Dame du Lac
Abbey of Notre-Dame du Lac, Trappist monastery in Oka, Canada.
The grey stone monastery complex encompasses twelve buildings spread across 270 hectares of land near Lac des Deux Montagnes in Quebec.
Eight Trappist monks established the monastery in 1881 after leaving France's Abbaye de Bellefontaine due to government restrictions on religious orders.
The monastery became an educational center through its Oka Agricultural Institute, which operated in association with the University of Montreal.
The monastery store sells regional products including chocolate, jellies, cider, and cheeses from Monday through Saturday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
The monks developed the famous Oka cheese recipe, which provided financial stability for the monastery throughout its operational years.
Location: Oka
Inception: 1881
Part of: site patrimonial de l'Abbaye-Notre-Dame-du-Lac-à-Oka
Address: 1600, chemin d'Oka
GPS coordinates: 45.49290,-74.02960
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:03
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