Montebello

Montebello

Montebello is a town located 140 kilometres from Montreal and about 90 kilometres from Ottawa, in the La Petite Nation County of the Outaouais region. Montebello was founded in 1831 as part of the parish Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours. In 1878, the town of Montebello is incorporated. Today, more than 1100 people live in Montebello.

Montebello offers enchantment for the visitor both in winter, with its cross-country skiing, dog-sledding and snowmobiling, and in other seasons, while the fresh mountain air provides a good chance to cycle, ride, walk and kayak around the scenic landscapes.

Don’t forget to plan a stop at the Montebello train station which serves as a tourist information bureau (the parking is located near by). You can find out everything about attractions of La Petite Nation region. The station is located in the vicinity of the Manoir Papineau. It was built in 1931l

A short distance from the station you can find Fairmont Le Château Montebello hotel, one of the most interesting architectural treasures of the Outaouais region.

At Montebello, Fairmont Kenauk, one of North America’s largest private wildlife reserves, is located. It occupies the area of 65,000 acres of protected wildlife habitat. This reserve is adjacent to the famous Le Château Montebello hotel.

The Omega Park which preserves native animals who live in their natural environment, and designed to be visited by car, is located just 3 kilometres from the down-town of Montebello. It’s open year-round.

From Montebello, visitors can continue on Saint-Andre-Avellin, where tourists can learn about the everyday life of the first settlers in the valley, visiting the Museum of Pioneers and 12 kilometres west, a Plaisance Heritage Interpretation Centre is located, surrounded by the Plaisance National Park which offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

To join Montebello, take Road 148 West from Montreal or Road 148 East from Ottawa.

To contact the city hall of Montebello by phone: 819 423 5123

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