Ideal Location in Old Longueuil |
Whether you’re seeking rest or eager to explore the region, the Refuge du Poète welcomes you in a heritage Canadian home in the heart of Old Longueuil, close to all services, restaurants, cafés, and public transportation.
In summer, Saint-Charles Street becomes pedestrian-only and comes alive each week with over 100 free activities: open-air dance evenings (Latin, country, cumbia), live music performances, outdoor cinema, street theater, circus acts, exhibitions, artisan markets, and more. To wrap up the season in style, the Lumifest lights up the neighborhood with artistic installations, concerts, and street food in a magical atmosphere.
In winter, the neighborhood lights up with the Christmas Market and Traditions, set just across from the inn in St. Marc Park: enchanting little cottages, local artisans, outdoor performances, fire pits, and winter treats create a magical atmosphere not to be missed. To extend the experience, Mount Royal offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating on Beaver Lake, and breathtaking views of the city, while nearby Michel-Chartrand Park also provides an escape into nature.
Just a few metro stops away, the Winter Festival at Jean-Drapeau Park offers slides, skating, and family activities. For a touch of Québécois tradition, several sugar shacks are less than an hour’s drive away, perfect for a gourmet day amid maple trees and local folklore.
Located about 25 minutes from downtown Montreal, and very close to Sainte-Hélène Island with access to the Old Port via the ferry, our inn is the perfect starting point to explore everything the region has to offer — in comfort, tranquility, and authenticity. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Québécois culture, experience its pace, traditions, and warm hospitality. Summer evenings are lively yet respectful, with activities winding down around 10 PM to ensure peaceful nights.
How to Reach Us
From Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, keep left, take the Route 132 or Highway 20 exit immediately on the right, then exit to Saint-Charles Street.
Alternatively, take Route 132 West, exit 85, Roland Therrien. Follow the signs to Saint-Charles Street West, then turn left onto Saint-Jean Street and continue to Longueuil.
Alternatively, take Route 132 West, exit 85, Roland Therrien. Follow the signs to Saint-Charles Street West, then turn left onto Saint-Jean Street and continue to Longueuil.
Points of Interest
Close to bike trails, cross-country skiing, hiking, golf, a marina, and the ferry to downtown Montreal or the Boucherville Islands.
The Montreal Casino is about 12 minutes by car from the Refuge du Poète. The Olympic Stadium and Botanical Gardens are approximately 9 km away. Nearby, you will also find the following points of interest:
The Montreal Casino is about 12 minutes by car from the Refuge du Poète. The Olympic Stadium and Botanical Gardens are approximately 9 km away. Nearby, you will also find the following points of interest:
- :La Ronde Amusement Park
- Biodome
- Old Port of Montreal
- Palais des Congrès
- Bell Centre
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Quartier Latin
