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 […]
Municipality of North Hatley Master Plan
I must confess, I’ve been in business for 20 years and I think I’m well educated, but it can be difficult to clearly identify what a master plan represents for a municipality. Of course, it’s a nice phrase that makes the discussion sound serious. Unfortunately, for many people, this term means very little! Many terms […]
How long does it take to get a response from your municipality?
This question is on my mind because lately I’ve been sending e-mail requests to the municipality asking for an acknowledgement of receipt of my message, some of which have gone unanswered. No doubt my e-mail went into the “junk” folder. It happens to everyone! Most citizens need to communicate with their municipality at some point […]
What is the role of our municipal councillors?
First of all, many people wonder about the difference between an elected official and a councillor. Here’s the difference between an elected official and an advisor, according to Google AI:—-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-——-—-—-—In short, an “elected official” is a generic term for a person appointed or elected to a political position, such as mayor, councillor, etc., while a […]
Could North Hatley exist without businesses?
I’m wondering about support for businesses in our region, as I’ve noticed that for several years now, there has been no association for entrepreneurs and merchants in North Hatley and the surrounding area. The last one was almost a decade ago. And there doesn’t seem to be any planned support from the municipality. And yet, […]
A Village Master Plan meeting with less than 7 hours’ notice!
The Municipality of North Hatley sent out a notice today, less than seven (7) hours before the meeting, indicating that there will be a meeting this evening before the municipal council to present its citizen consultation process in connection with the master plan. According to the municipality, this plan will enable the Municipality of North […]
Lake Massawippi, a wonderful playground for anglers
Did you know that Lake Massawippi is teeming with magnificent lake trout? Probably one of the healthiest lake trout lakes in Quebec. With depths of up to 300 feet and numerous rock walls, Lake Massawippi offers specimens of lake trout in excess of 25 pounds. Of course, lake trout fishing requires a boat and deep-sea […]
L’église Inter-Foi de North Hatley désire changer de vocation
Aux quatre coins du Québec, les églises sont mises en vente par manque de fonds et de fidèles pour assurer leur pérennité. Au Québec, il existe 2751 lieux de culte répertoriés, 165 ont été démolis et 680 ont été vendus et transformés. Les églises sont transformées en centre d’escalade (vertige), bibliothèque (Magog), hôtels (Saint-Crème), restaurants […]
A small dock at the federal dock to ensure the safety of boats and passengers
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 […]
