As I understand it, it was the municipality of North Hatley that installed this small dock equipped with boat guards at the federal dock. This was necessary because when you launch your boat from the federal descent, mooring on concrete curbs presents a significant risk of damaging your boat and injuring yourself. As soon as […]
Congratulations to the team of divers from the Aquarium de Québec and Bleu Massawippi
Reference: The photo was taken on the Friends of Lake Massawippi group. A garbage collection they call “pay to collect”. A total of 1,200 pounds of garbage were collected in Lake Massawippi. It’s hard to understand how all this garbage ended up at the bottom of the lake. Toilets, tires and a nasty bunch of […]
Bicycle tour – Stopover in North Hatley
Sherbrooke cyclists are well acquainted with the region’s many interesting routes. We’re particularly spoiled in the Eastern Townships, thanks to the scenery, the gradients and the many quiet, low-traffic roads. The Sherbrooke – North Hatley loop is a perfect example. A typical route that I love, very effective on a weekday evening to catch the […]
Difficult start to the season for boaters on the Massawippi River
As you’ve no doubt noticed, the weather is not at all kind. The rain never stops falling. The water in the river is as high as when the snow melted! The docks are almost submerged and it’s now May 23. I’ve been out fishing almost every day, and I’ve noticed that there are few, if […]
Are we prepared for a civil protection emergency in North Hatley?
Following last Sunday’s torrential rains, which caused extensive flooding and infrastructure damage, some citizens are questioning the municipality’s ability to respond quickly to this type of disaster. North Hatley is a small village of around 675 people located in a valley between the mountain, the river and the lake. Rainfall often puts the village’s pipes […]
Is renting out your private dock authorized or prohibited by local municipalities?
Here is the response of 6 riverside municipalities after a telephone conversation with each of them. I would like to thank each of them for taking the time to answer my questions. Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley Renters can go to the commune with their private dock rental contract to obtain their sticker. The important thing is to respect […]
Is renting out your private dock a commercial activity?
Obviously, most people associate “rental” with commercial activity. However, you have to be careful, because in my opinion, I can rent out my lawnmower without it being considered a commercial activity. As I understand it, it all depends on the intention I have when I rent out my lawnmower. To better understand the difference, here […]
What is an extensive water-related activity?
It’s a permitted use class that’s ubiquitous in the zoning bylaws of North Hatley and several other Eastern Townships municipalities. Unfortunately, I’m having trouble pinpointing this use. Unfortunately, in the current zoning by-law of the Municipality of North Hatley, there is no definition or clarification. In fact, please correct me if I find the definition […]
Where and when will we see the refrigerated rink in North Hatley?
A major donation from the Pollock Family Foundation in memory of Mimi and Sam Pollock will be used to build a refrigerated skating rink in North Hatley. Bravo and thank you to the foundation! The question on everyone’s lips: where/when will the refrigerated rink be installed? Are we talking about a field hockey rink or […]
Do you know Massawippi Marine for boat maintenance and winterization?
For the past few years, I and several friends have been servicing our boats at Massawippi Marine. They offer maintenance, repair and winterization services for our boats. It’s a stone’s throw from the village of North Hatley, and the service is impeccable. Local people offering quality customer service. That’s not easy to find these days! […]
Heavy rains cause damage in North Hatley
For several years now, temperatures have been very variable, and I’ve noticed that we’ve been receiving torrential downpours that are causing damage or are likely to do so in the near future. Some might say it’s rare, but I’d say it’s more and more frequent! In fact, I have the impression that the situation is […]
Merci à toute l’équipe du magasin général J.B. LeBaron
Je tiens à souligner et remercier toute l’équipe du magasin général JB. LeBaron pour la qualité et la diversité des produits disponibles. Toutes les semaines, moi ou ma conjointe nous rendons au LeBaron pour un ingrédient, une bière locale, un fromage ou encore une baguette de pain manquante. À chaque fois, je suis impressionné par […]
Grandfathering claimed in North Hatley, but hard to prove!
Following conversations about the infamous zoning bylaw called “extensive water-related activities” that forced the ‘Navigo’ shared boat project to vacate the premises following an “in-house” formal notice from the municipality of North Hatley. Interestingly, during a meeting with North Hatley municipal management, Navigo representatives questioned the fact that the current zoning does not allow any […]
Dock rental at North Hatley Marina, don’t forget the risks of crossing under bridges!
This is the second season that the Municipality of North Hatley has taken over management of the marina and rental of the docks. Docks for rent are now advertised in the heart of North Hatley village. Indeed, the location is fantastic, with the terrace of the Pilsen and now the Vilandré microbrewery overlooking the river. […]
Special afternoon meeting of the North Hatley Town Council with less than 24 hours notice
The municipality sent out a press release stating that an extraordinary meeting of the town council would be held the following day at 1:00 pm. I’m not an expert, but it seems to me that this is very short notice for important decisions concerning the awarding of contracts. And in the middle of the afternoon. […]
No private dock rentals in North Hatley
I’ve been renting dock space lately since I don’t use it and several friends have asked if I’d be interested in renting my dock since it’s on the other side of the bridge and not the marina. Obviously, I don’t need to hide my dock rental ad, because for me, renting my dock is quite […]
Cie Vilandré microbrewery opens in North Hatley!
There’s something new in North Hatley, as the owners of Pub Cie Vilandré have opened Vilandré Microbrewery, a brewery-tasting room located at 220 Mill Street, right next to the Marina. I had a chance to visit the place before it opened, but not yet since. It’s a great project for North Hatley. A microbrewery by […]
Take advantage of the free, no-obligation boat wash!
Take advantage of the North Hatley descent to lower your boat for free, with no washing required. Since April 25, the gate has been open 24 hours a day, with no surveillance, washing or payment of access fees. Even today, May 7, 2025, the barrier is open without restriction. According to the municipality, this poses […]
