I spotted a new café-restaurant on Main Street in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley. This lunchtime, I decided to check out this local café with my partner. With easy parking right across the street, we were warmly welcomed. Coffee smell, unique atmosphere, fast service and excellent food! What a discovery! The place opened on June 21. I invite you […]
North Hatley’s Inter-Foi spiritual church wants to change vocation
All over Quebec, churches are being put up for sale for lack of funds and congregations to ensure their continued existence. In Quebec, there are 2751 listed places of worship, 165 of which have been demolished and 680 sold and converted. Churches transformed into climbing centers (vertige), libraries(Magog), hotels (Saint-Crème), restaurants (OMG) and even distilleries […]
Fireworks on the lake return to North Hatley
The village of North Hatley is back in force with a Canada Day fireworks display on June 30 at 10 p.m. in Dreamland Park. North Hatley has always had a magnificent Canada Day fireworks display, with the exception of a few years, including 2023 and 2024 to my knowledge. I may have missed the 2024 […]
New: motorized fishing boat rentals at North Hatley Marina
Location des Quatre Lacs now offers motorized and non-motorized watercraft rentals in North Hatley. You can rent a fully equipped fishing boat with motor at the North Hatley marina. Motorboat rentals in North Hatley are a great solution for people who don’t have a boat. Ponton Location des Quatre Lacs available to Manoir Hovey guests. […]
North Hatley clarifies intermunicipal recreation agreement with the Canton de Hatley
In its June 25 press release, the Municipality of North Hatley states that citizens have free access to the beach since they pay taxes. It makes perfect sense! North Hatley denies that it has always set up the skating rink and that weather conditions may have affected the service. I’d like to point out that […]
What happened to our speed bumps in downtown North Hatley?
From May 1 to October 31, we had magnificent speed bumps in the heart of North Hatley to slow down motorists during the summer season. This excellent initiative protects pedestrians and cyclists in addition to the 30 km/hour limit. According to the Ministère des TransportsIt’s also an area with a special geometry. It’s a narrow […]
Still no soccer goals in place at Parc des Rivières as of June 23
I understand that the Municipality of North Hatley has its hands full with the master plan, managing the many grants and dock rentals. However, placing soccer goals so that children can play is essential in my opinion. It doesn’t take much! In fact, I just passed the park and some kids were playing soccer farther […]
Nice improvements on Mill Street in the last few days
A green strip now hides the horrible view we had of the hole left by the old Picalili. I’d like to congratulate the initiative, which makes the area much cleaner to the eye. Also, the grass was cut a few days ago. Finally! phew! It’s now much cleaner to walk on. There’s still work to […]
The national holiday will be held in Canton de Hatley Township on June 23, 2025.
Tonight is the national holiday. Unlike last year, the party will be held in Hatley Township at the Town Hall. The event kicks off at 6:00 pm. You’ll be able to enjoy live entertainment, as well as food and beverage service. Bravo and thank you to all the volunteers who make the Fête nationale possible. […]
When can we expect our new “Welcome to North Hatley Village” sign on Capelton Road?
I drive by Capelton Road several times a day. For several months, if not more than a year, there have been no “Welcome to North Hatley Village” or “Goodbye North Hatley” signs when entering or leaving the village. Evidently, the sign that was in place was completely rusted and left a somewhat dilapidated image of […]
Souvenir : The Wippi, a pontoon crossing Lake Massawippi for cyclists and pedestrians
Remember, a few years ago, the surrounding municipalities set up a bicycle transport pontoon project between Ayer’s Cliff and North Hatley. It was an excellent initiative, enabling tourists on foot or by bike to visit the region and discover Lake Massawippi. It was offered at a very affordable price, making it accessible to all. Unfortunately, […]
Canton de Hatley: Reasons for refusing to renew recreation agreement
A press release was published on June 16, 2025 on the Township of Hatley’s website detailing the reasons for refusing to continue the Recreation Agreement with North Hatley, including access to Pleasant View Beach. When I called North Hatley on June 13, the response was that the Township of Hatley had refused the agreement. At […]
Cleaning up Capelton Street in North Hatley following culvert overflows
IMPORTANT: Front-page photo taken on June 16, 2025. The torrential rains of May 18 caused major flooding. Streets in North Hatley and Canton de Hatley were heavily impacted. Unfortunately, there is still rock on Chemin Capelton. I wonder whether it’s the role of the Ministry of Transport or that of the Municipality of North Hatley […]
Would you accept invoices sent years later at twice the price, without explanation?
Obviously, no one wants to go through this. It’s unacceptable for any organization. To help you understand the impact, here’s a small scenario showing the magnitude of the financial and tax implications. Please note that I’m not an accountant, so you may want to double-check my example to make sure it’s accurate. FICTITIOUS SCENARIOLet’s say […]
Lobâdanaki Park is owned by Bleu Massawippi
Many people are wondering about the situation of the small beach at parc Lobâdanaki next to the federal wharf, which is now fenced off. Many believed that the land belonged to the Municipality of North Hatley. However, after verification, the land is the property of L’ASSOCIATION POUR LA PROTECTION DU LAC MASSAWIPPI INC. known as […]
The battle for public access to Quebec’s waterways is just beginning
The Fédération des Chasseurs et Pêcheurs (Quebec Federation of Anglers and Hunters) rises up to counter restrictions on water bodies in Quebec. In its June 4 press release, the federation sounds the alarm. To the great despair of hundreds of thousands of Quebec hunters and anglers, water bodies are no longer accessible. The federation has […]
When will we have well-positioned soccer goals with nets?
It’s June 12 and the soccer goals are still in a terrible state. It’s impossible to play soccer with these goals. It’s a shame for our youngsters, they can’t even kick the ball towards the goal because the other goal is blocking them. No doubt there’s a lot to be done in the village and […]
North Hatley’s last free beach parcel is now fenced in
At the same time as the citizens of Hatley Township learn that they’ll have to pay $125 per person to access the beach this summer, fences have just been installed in the park next to the federal wharf (public descent). I’m not going to be paranoid, it’s probably just a coincidence! The purpose of these […]
Is the North Hatley marina a danger to people?
Every time I pass by the marina, I ask my children to step aside, because I’m afraid it’s going to collapse on them. Now I see young people working for the 4 Lakes rental company going in and out of the marina. It really worries me that a sad accident could happen. But, I figure […]
On Saturday, June 14, meet at St. Elisabeth’s Church to comment on North Hatley’s future master plan.
From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., it’s essential to visit the Salle Lucien-Vachon at Sainte-Elisabeth Church to talk with the Domus firm responsible for North Hatley’s future master plan.atley. The master plan is probably the biggest change in North Hatley’s existence. And don’t forget to take the Domus survey to have your say on your […]
Boat dock rentals seem to be on the wane in North Hatley
So far, the North Hatley marina hasn’t been very busy. No doubt the weather hasn’t helped boaters settle in at the dock. On the other hand, if you count the number of boats at the marina, the occupancy rate looks worrying. On a rainy day when boats are rarely on the lake, I counted 11 […]
Unkempt grass in the municipal parking lot and at the North Hatley marina
Since the beginning of summer, I’ve noticed that grass is growing around the marina and in the municipal parking lot. To be honest, the marina building is in a state of disrepair, so when you add long grass, you’d think the whole thing had been abandoned. I understand that the municipality of North Hatley doesn’t […]
Have you thought about running in the municipal elections on November 2, 2025?
First of all, did you know that municipal elections will be held on November 2, 2025? Have you ever thought of running for city councillor or mayor? Of course, the community needs you! Do you enjoy working for the common good and want to put your experience and skills to work for your community? Now […]
More than 98% of Quebec’s lakeshores and rivers are enclosed by private property
Reference : https://www.ledevoir.com/environnement/876412/moins-98-bords-lacs-rivieres-quebec-sont-inaccessibles Soon, there’s a good chance that you won’t be able to access Quebec’s lakes and rivers unless you’re a riparian. A recent study based on municipal cadastres and property assessments is the first to map this situation. 92 municipalities and 15 of the 17 administrative regions were mapped. The study reveals that […]
Residents of Canton de Hatley will have to pay $125 per person to access North Hatley’s Pleasant View Beach this summer
Rumor confirmed for Pleasant View Beach in North HatleyAt first, I thought it was just a rumor, since a few friends from Hatley Township had gone to North Hatley Town Hall to be told that they would now have to pay $300 for a family of 2 adults and 3 children to access North Hatley […]
A successful antique car event in North Hatley!
Reference: Facebook photo of the Eastern Township Vintage Automobile Club. I invite you to follow them on Facebook. I asked several people if they had received information about the antique car event at North Hatley River Park. None of them knew about the event. Fortunately, you couldn’t miss the event if you stopped by the […]
Can a municipality receive a completely anonymous donation?
Many citizens are wondering about this. It’s not a simple matter. One thing is certain: if the donor wishes to obtain a donation receipt, he or she must present himself or herself as a legal or physical person in order to obtain it. In fact, the municipality cannot issue donation receipts to “anonymous” donors for […]
Why no fishing festival in North Hatley?
Talking to people, I realize that there are no fishing activities in North Hatley during the weekend of the Fête de la pêche. June 6 to 8, 2025, is the 25th edition. Yet hundreds of municipalities and associations across Quebec organize activities to celebrate the pleasures of fishing. The activities are aimed primarily at families, […]
It’s official: there’ll be an ice fishing tournament in North Hatley this winter!
The Fish le Camp fishing team, in collaboration with local merchants and volunteers from the village of North Hatley and surrounding area, is organizing an ice fishing tournament in North Hatley on Lake Massawippi. With the aim of revitalizing the region during the winter season with an activity accessible to all, the Fish le Camp […]
Why hasn’t a new business sprung up at the old convenience store?
The former convenience store, also known as the Accommodation Massawippi, is a key location in the village of North Hatley. Everyone passes in front of it! At the moment, work seems to have stopped. Rumors have it that it was to be a pasta restaurant. What a great idea! I’m one of those people who […]
