Joliette is a cultural, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional city, located in the regional county municipality (MRC) of Joliette, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, in Canada.
This city boasts many picturesque charms, thanks to its old architecture that blends well with modern architecture.
Joliette is a city on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River and the St. Lawrence Plain. It is crossed by the L'Assomption River. It boasts a rich agricultural history, places of worship, mills, forestry, and arts and culture. Thanks to its infrastructure (parks, swimming pools, arenas, trails, bike paths, historical tours, etc.), its ancestral built heritage, and the dynamism of its citizens, it is a city of cultural activities, gastronomy, sports, and outdoor activities.
Joliette is renowned for its recreational tourism offerings and heritage conservation. The main attractions are:
- the serpentine path of the L'Assomption River; the development of the riverbanks in the urban area allows for walking;
- Sports and recreation facilities: municipal parks, community halls, school facilities, cycling and hiking trails, etc.;
- Programming of community recreation activities/events (leisure club, youth activities (ages 2 to 14)), cultural activities (libraries, conferences, workshops), sports, and tourism activities;
- The Joliette Cultural Center;
- Its gastronomic offerings: Joliette offers a variety of restaurants, bakeries, and gourmet shops.
Understand
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Joliette is located on the L'Assomption River and is the seat of the Regional County Municipality of Joliette, and is considered to be a part of the North Shore of Greater Montreal. The city is home to the Joliette Art Museum, whose works of art include paintings, sculptures, paper artwork and a large collection of art from the French Middle Ages.
Get in
[edit]Joliette is 72.9 km (45.3 mi) northeast of Montreal downtown via Autoroutes 40 and 31 (Route 131). Route 158 begins in Lachute and ends in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, at the ferry, crosses the city from east to west. Downtown Joliette is located Template:18.5 northwest of the north shore of the St. Lawrence River.
Get around
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The city of Joliette has a public transportation service, the Corporation de transport Joliette métropolitain (CTJM). The network covers Joliette, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies and Saint-Charles-Borromée. In addition, buses run between Montreal and Joliette.
- Terminus et Centre administratif du Transport MRC de Joliette (Terminus and Administrative Center of the MRC de Joliette Transport), 942 Rue Saint-Louis, Joliette, Quebec J6E 3A4, ☏ +1-450-756-2785. Bus terminal.
See
[edit]- Art
- 1 Centre culturel Desjardins (Desjardins Cultural Center), 20 Rue Saint-Charles-Borromée S, Joliette, QC J6E 4T1, ☏ +1-450-759-6202. Performance hall.
- 2 Joliette Art Museum (Musée d'art de Joliette), 145 Rue du Père-Wilfrid-Corbeil, ☏ +1 450-756-0311. Tu-F noon-5, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM.
- Music
Music plays an important role in Joliette, giving it its motto decorated with a treble clef: "Joliette, Sol de musique" (Joliette, The musical note G). The Joliette Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSJJ) was founded in 1971. The Lanaudière Festival was founded in 1978, an international classical music festival.
The Joliette Blues Festival takes place at the end of September for three days. Several artists perform in different restaurants and bars in downtown Joliette. During the same period, Dance Week takes place, during which several workshops and shows are held to introduce different types of dance. Everything takes place in different locations in the city and is accessible to all. Some performances take place on Place Bourget, in downtown Joliette.
During the month of May, the Petits bonheurs Festival introduces children from zero to six years old to different aspects of art. This initiation takes the form of workshops and shows in different locations around the city. These workshops mainly offer music, circus arts, storytelling and crafts.
In July, since 1994, the Festival Mémoire et Racines has been held. This festival is organized by a non-profit organization that promotes "traditional arts from here and elsewhere such as song, music, dance and storytelling".
During the winter, there is the Joliette MRC Ice FestivalThe festival activities mainly take place on the Assomption River, which is transformed into a skating rink for the occasion. Several activities take place throughout the festival, such as music shows, snow sculpture demonstrations and friendly hockey games. Along the river, a few kiosks sell food and hot drinks.
- 3 Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay (Fernand-Lindsay Amphitheater), 1655 Boulevard Base-de-Roc (near Georges-Rondeau Park), ☏ +1-450-759-4343. Covered concert hall for the main stalls, and an extended outdoor stalls.
Cinema-theaters
[edit]- 4 Cinéma RGFM Joliette, 220 Rue Beaudry N, ☏ +1-888-454-6926. Movie theater.
Places of worship
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- 5 Cathédrale Saint-Charles-Borromée (1892) (Saint Charles Borromeo Cathedral (1892)), 2 Rue Saint-Charles-Borromée N (located on the west bank of the L'Assomption River), ☏ +1-450-753-7596. Catholic cathedral.
- 6 Église Christ-Roi (Christ-Roi Church), 330 Rue Papineau, ☏ +1 450-753-7373. Catholic church.
- 7 Église Sainte-Thérèse (Sainte-Thérèse church), 740 Rue St Thomas, ☏ +1 450-753-7373. Catholic church.
- 8 Église pentecotiste unie canadienne (Canadian United Pentecostal Church), 220 Rue Lajoie S. Pentecostal Church.
- Heritage buildings
Joliette has several historical buildings throughout the city.
Tourist circuits
[edit]- Circuit patrimonial de Joliette (Joliette Heritage Trail). This heritage trail allows visitors to relive significant moments in 39 stages and visit memorable sites in local history. Through interpretive panels, visitors learn about the past of Joliette and the Village d'Industrie. This heritage trail was created as part of the cultural development agreement between the City of Joliette and the Ministry of Culture and Communications. The historical booklet for the trail is available online.
Do
[edit]- 1 Club de Golf Base de Roc, 2870 Bd Base-de-Roc, ☏ +1-450-759-1818. Public golf course.
- 2 Salle de Quilles Baby (Baby Bowling Alley), 53 Rue Baby (located on the east side of the river), ☏ +1-450-756-8291. Bowling alley.
- 3 Centre de Location natürSUP - KAPSÜL 2 (NatürSUP location Center), ☏ +1 438-862-6288. Boat rental service for nautical excursions on the L'Assomption River.
- 4 Le Spot Centre D'escalade (The Spot Climbing Center), 545 Rue Champlain, ☏ +1 450-757-8885. Climbing center.
- 5 Club de tir de Lanaudière, 1790 Rue J.-A.-Roy, ☏ +1 450-760-5444. Shooting club.
Events
[edit]The local events calendar is available on the town's website at: [Calendrar
- Fête nationale du Québec (Quebec National Day). Annually, around June 24. In 2025, this holiday is celebrated on June 23. Large public celebration with fireworks.
- Festival-Glace de Joliette (Joliette Ice Festival). This winter festival has been maintaining the tradition and reputation of our region for many years. With the natural skating rink on the L'Assomption River now closed, these winter celebrations will now take place along the banks of the L'Assomption River. A seasonal festival perfect for families everywhere!
- Festival de Lanaudière (musique) (Lanaudière Festival (music)). Annually, generally throughout July, until the beginning of August. The Lanaudière Festival is the largest classical music festival in Canada. This internationally renowned event is accessible to the general public thanks to the most prestigious musical artists.
- Festival Mémoire et Racines (Memory and Roots Festival). Annually, the last weekend of July.
- Festival du Rire de Joliette (Joliette Comedy Festival). Annually, the 4th weekend of August.. Every year, for three days, more than 40 comedians and some twenty shows are presented in six venues. This festival brings downtown Joliette to life, transforming it into the comedy capital of the Lanaudière region.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Marché public de Joliette (Joliette Public Market), Pl. Bourget S, ☏ +1-450-365-6332. Every Saturday, from May 24, 2025 to October 18, 2025. Public market where producers and artisans offer regional products on Place Bourget. Since 2015, this market has been managed by the Joliette Public Market Producers Cooperative, in collaboration with the City of Joliette.
- 2 Marché de Noël de Joliette (Joliette Christmas Market), 445 Rue Notre Dame, ☏ +1-450-753-7405. November 28 to December 23, 2024. Every year, this downtown Joliette market brings Christmas traditions to life for visitors and allows them to purchase a variety of original products and gifts. For some thirty artisans and local producers from the region, this artisan village is a privileged showcase of their products and services. These products are displayed in outdoor wooden houses decorated with thousands of lights and giant fires. This winter market brings together Lanaudière's agri-food sector, living heritage, traditional music, and Lanaudière culture. After visiting this Christmas village, visitors can visit the downtown businesses, including restaurants and bars.
- 3 Galeries Joliette, 1075 Bd Firestone, ☏ +1 450-759-2355. Mall.
Specialized Food
[edit]- 4 En Mode SG, Sans Gluten (In SG Mode, Gluten Free), 55 Rue Saint-Charles-Borromée S, ☏ +1 450-917-0669. Bakery-pastry shop.
- 5 Créations et Saveurs (Creations and Flavors), 51 Pl. Bourget N, ☏ +1 450-394-1715. Pastry shop and confectionery.
- 6 Pâtisserie petite Charlotte inc (Petite Charlotte Pastry Shop Inc.), 784 Rue de Lanaudière, ☏ +1 450-756-6710. Bakery-pastry shop.
- 7 Boulangerie Saint-Viateur, 602 Rue Notre Dame, ☏ +1 450-755-4575. Bakery.
- 8 L'insatiable, 536 Bd Manseau, ☏ +1 450-755-2022. Takeaway restaurant.
Eat
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[edit]- 1 Poulet Rouge, 1075 Bd Firestone entrées 6 et 7 (Location: Galeries Joliette (entrances 6 and 7)), ☏ +1 450-394-4248. Restaurant. Dine-in. Takeout. Contactless delivery.
- 2 Double stack, 850 Bd Firestone, ☏ +1 450-753-2828. Restaurant. Dine in. Takeout orders.
- 3 Bistro La Belle Excuse, 524 Rue Saint-Viateur, ☏ +1 450-756-0118, [email protected].
- 4 Ras le bol, 424 Boul. Manseau, ☏ +1 450-750-9730, [email protected].
- 5 Restaurant Table G, 450 Rue Saint-Thomas (location: Château Joliette), ☏ +1 450-752-2525, toll-free: +1-800-361-0572, [email protected].
- 6 Rôtisserie de Joliette, 110 Rue Baby, ☏ +1 450-759-1044. Chicken restaurant.
- 7 Le C.A. Resto Traiteur, 434 Boul. Manseau, ☏ +1 450-394-5880, [email protected]. Caterer.
Lunch restaurants
[edit]- 8 Cora déjeuners et dîners, 19 Rue Papineau, ☏ +1 450-752-9111. Lunch restaurant. Dine-in. Takeout. Delivery.
- 9 Coco Frutti Joliette, 1425 Bd Firestone, ☏ +1 450-759-0201. Lunch restaurant. Dine-in. Takeout. Contactless delivery.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Brasserie artisanale Albion, 408 Boul. Manseau, ☏ +1 450-759-7482. Intimate microbrewery with a terrace serving European and Quebec dishes as well as house beers in an old building with brick exterior walls.
- 2 Sim's Irish Pub, 467 Rue Notre-Dame, ☏ +1 450-867-7467, [email protected]. Pub. Eat in. Takeout orders.
- 3 Le Melkior-Bistro-bar de quartier (The Melkior-Neighborhood Bistro-Bar), 67 Pl. Bourget S, ☏ +1 450-867-4999. Beer bar. Dine-in. Takeout. Delivery.
- 4 Brasserie La Broue Sport (La Broue Sport Brewery), 25 Rue Gauthier S (location: Studio Molson-X), ☏ +1 450-753-4111. Brasserie. Dine-in. Takeout orders.
- 5 Bar Le Vic, 544 Rue Notre Dame (location: Hôtel Victoria). Pub. Eat in. Takeout orders.
- 6 Alchimiste - Microbrasserie (Alchemist - Microbrewery), 681 Rue Marion, ☏ +1 450-760-2945. Craft brewery. Dine-in. Takeout orders.
- 7 Kinzo Joliette, 25 Rue Gauthier S, ☏ +1 450-753-4111. Pub. Eat in. Takeout orders.
- 8 Studio Molson-Ex, 25 Rue Gauthier S, ☏ +1 450-394-5404. Billiard room.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hôtel Château Joliette, 450 Rue Saint-Thomas, ☏ +1 450-752-2525, toll-free: +1-800-361-0572, [email protected]. 3-star hotel.
- 2 Motel Le Classique, 310 Rue de la Visitation, Saint-Charles-Borromée, ☏ +1 450-756-0588. Motel with outdoor pool.
Connect
[edit]Activities and events concerning the city of Joliette and the surrounding region are posted at: CLICK HERE
Cope
[edit]- 1 Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier (Rina-Lasnier Library), 57 Rue St Pierre S (housed in the building of a former Saint-Pierre-Apôtre church (Catholic)). The municipal library offers: free access to collections, community furniture, and computer stations; reference and reader assistance services; document lending and return services; regular loan terms (number and loan duration); digital collections and online services available at all times.
- 2 Centre récréatif Marcel-Bonin (Marcel-Bonin Recreation Center), 265 Rue Lajoie S (located on the right bank at the foot of the L'Assomption River dam), ☏ +1 450-753-8000. Arena with snack bar. Ample parking.
- 3 Piscine municipale extérieure (Outdoor municipal swimming pool), parc Louis-Querbes (130, rue Fabre), ☏ +1 450-753-8134. The SOFAO (adapted equipment allowing people with reduced mobility to access the body of water) is available by reservation only and it is mandatory to be accompanied.
- 4 Piscine du Cégep de Lanaudière à Joliette (Swimming pool at Cégep de Lanaudière in Joliette), 20 Rue Saint-Charles-Borromée S.
- Jeux d'eau extérieurs (Outdoor water games). Outdoor water games available during the summer season at the parks: Lajoie Park, Antonio-Barrette Park, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Park, Arthur-Leblanc Park, Arthur-Robillard Park, Émile-Prévost Park, Arthur-Normand Park, Bélair Park, Réal-Laurin Park, Hervé-Champoux Park, Étoile-du-Nord Park.
- 5 Patinoire Bleu Blanc Rouge (Blue White Red Ice Rink), 1181 Rue Lépine, ☏ +1 450-753-8050. Sports complex.
Go next
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| Saint-Michel-des-Saints ← Saint-Zénon ← | N  S
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| Lachute ← Saint-Jérôme ← | W  E
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| Saint-Côme ← Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare ← | N  S
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