Prévost

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Prévost is a town within the La Rivière-du-Nord Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada, and the administrative region of Laurentides in the Laurentian Mountains, north of Montreal. It was created in 1973 from the amalgamation of the former villages of Shawbridge and Lesage with old Prévost on the other side of the Rivière du Nord. Shawbridge was named after William Shaw who settled in the township of Abercromby in 1847 and built the first bridge over the Rivière du Nord. ()

Alternative names: Population: 13.3 thous. (2019)Area: 13.55 mi²Coordinates: 45°52'5"N, 74°4'32"W

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Prévost – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mont Saint-Sauveur, Mont Olympia, Carrefour du Nord, Lake Guindon.

3.4 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Mont Saint-Sauveur
88 min walk • Mont Saint-Sauveur is a renowned ski area nestled in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada. This winter haven, located just an hour's drive from Montreal, offers a delightful escape for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
3.8 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Mont Olympia
97 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Mont Olympia stands as a popular ski destination known for its family-friendly atmosphere and diverse terrain. As a ski area, it attracts both novice and seasoned skiers with its array of slopes that cater...
5.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Carrefour du Nord, Saint-Jérôme
147 min walk • Carrefour du Nord is a regional shopping mall in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada. It opened on August 11, 1976 with Steinberg's, Dominion, Kmart and 76 stores. Sears inaugurated the following year. It was enlarged in 1987, 1994 and 2003. It has always been a Westcliff property.
1.9 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Guindon, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs
49 min walk • Lake Guindon is the name of a lake in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec. It is also the name of the community near the lake, and the former name of a post office there, which was subsequently renamed Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs.
4.3 miNW
Town
Saint-Sauveur
110 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Sauveur is the Mont Saint-Sauveur, a renowned ski resort that offers exhilarating slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. During the summer months, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers and mountain bikers...
6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Jérôme
154 min walk • The Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord was a francophone school district in the Canadian province of Quebec. Its headquarters are in Saint-Jérôme. It comprises several primary schools and high schools across municipalities in the Laurentides region. The commission is overseen by a board of elected school trustees.

Prévost

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Prévost – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mont Saint-Sauveur

Mont Olympia

Carrefour du Nord, Saint-Jérôme

Lake Guindon, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs

Saint-Sauveur

Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Jérôme