Montebello, Municipality in Western Quebec, Canada
Description
Montebello is a municipality in the Papineau region of western Quebec situated along the northern bank of the Ottawa River. The community lies between Ottawa and Montreal and provides access to river areas and surrounding countryside.
History
The settlement received its name in 1854 from Louis-Joseph Papineau, who called it Monte-Bello, and was formally established as a municipality in 1878. The region was long shaped by river commerce and timber operations.
Culture
The Manoir Papineau National Historic Site preserves the architectural legacy of the region through its 19th-century manor house and gardens.
Practical
Town hall is located on Notre-Dame Street and provides services on weekdays, though hours should be verified before visiting. The location is readily accessible when traveling from Ottawa or Montreal into the region.
Did you know?
Nearby to the north sits Parc Omega, a wildlife park where visitors can drive along marked routes and observe Canadian animals such as deer, bears, and beavers up close. This distinctive wildlife space offers an unusual way to experience the region's nature.
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Parc Omega
4.4 km
Manoir Papineau
1.1 km
Église Sainte-Angélique
7.6 km
Louis-Joseph-Papineau Funeral Chapel
868 m
Grange Pesant
303 m
Croix de chemin de la Rue-Principale
7.6 km
Cimetière des Soeurs de la Providence
12.5 km
Église Saint-Fidèle de Fassett
5.1 km
Fassett Cemetery
5.7 km
Église et presbytère de Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
512 m
Papineauville Protestant Cemetery
6 km
Saint John Anglican Church
6.3 km
Cimetière de Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
1.2 km
Cimetière catholique romain de la paroisse Sainte-Angélique de Papineauville
7.1 km
Centre de villégiature du Château Montebello
1.5 km
Monument funéraire de l'honorable Denis-Benjamin Papineau
7.1 km
Croix de chemin à Plaisance
9.3 km
Croix de chemin de la Côte-Saint-Charles
10.5 km
Ancien couvent de Papineauville
7.5 km
Hôtel Petite-Nation
12.4 km
Maison Charlebois
191 m
Maison Bourassa
406 m
Ancien presbytère de Sainte-Angélique
7.6 km
Croix de chemin de la Rouge
5.9 km
Maison du jardinier du manoir Louis-Joseph-Papineau
875 m
Plaque souvenir d'Henri Bourassa
7.4 km
Site patrimonial du parc Henri-Bourassa
7.6 km
Granary
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