Pointe-Calumet between beach history and recreational activities

During a stay in Pointe-Calumet, beach history and a range of contemporary leisure activities come together. These include a private beach on Lac des Deux-Montagnes, a municipal swimming pool, the Beach Club on the waterfront, and the La Vagabonde cycling route. When choosing a hotel, check the specific details about its location and amenities.

Beach history and the development of the town

Starting in 1916, Pointe-Calumet’s fine sandy beaches, together with the railway, attracted many holidaymakers. Many returned regularly; these repeat visits contributed to population growth. In the past, families from Montréal and the surrounding area also came to the beaches to swim in summer. This earlier summer use helps explain why beaches and holiday stays are so closely tied to the town’s history.

According to the town’s history, Pointe à Demers is said to have prompted Pointe-Calumet’s development as a holiday resort and to have been the town’s most beautiful beach.

Beach, swimming pool, and Beach Club

Voile Sansoucy has a private beach in Pointe-Calumet on the shores of Lac des Deux-Montagnes. Access may vary seasonally. If you plan to visit this beach during your stay, take its seasonally variable access into account when planning.

The municipal swimming pool is equipped with an automatic PAL2 seat that enables entry into the water and was specifically designed for people with reduced mobility. For these travelers, the seat is a specific feature of the pool that may be relevant when planning a stay. Two distinct points are especially relevant when planning to swim: seasonally variable access to the private beach, and the PAL2 seat in the municipal pool, which helps people with reduced mobility enter the water.

The Beach Club is located on the waterfront in Pointe-Calumet and has lounge areas, cabanas, pools, and a main stage where major DJ names perform. Unlike the PAL2 seat at the swimming pool, the club combines different areas for relaxing with a stage for music. The options therefore have different focuses: access to the water at the municipal pool, and lounge areas, pools, and stage performances at the club.

Cycling on La Vagabonde

La Vagabonde is a cycling route associated with Pointe-Calumet that runs along the Rivière des Mille-Îles and Lac des Deux-Montagnes. It passes through Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Oka, and Saint-Placide. La Vagabonde is paved, runs away from roads, and is suitable for cyclists of all ability levels.

The cycling route can be divided into sections of 8 to 20 kilometers, offering different starting points. This range refers to individual sections and gives you different options when planning your rides. The exact local route may change due to trail work; check the route before setting out on a specific ride.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Eustache, Oka.

Return to the regional travel overview: Deux-Montagnes.