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ℹ️Practical info — Mirabel
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💡 Tips
- Mirabel covers a vast area with rural sectors; renting a car is essential for getting around.
- It is famous for its 'cabanes à sucre' (sugar shacks) in early spring, a very popular local tradition.
- The area around the former Mirabel airport now hosts various entertainment and large shopping venues.
- For outdoor lovers, Parc régional éducatif du Bois de Belle-Rivière is in any season.
🍽 Food
Enjoy traditional, hearty Quebec meals covered in maple syrup during spring.
Stop by the local farm stands scattered across the rural sectors in summer.
Look for cozy Italian eateries in the smaller village sectors of Mirabel.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Located in Mirabel, it's a huge open-air mall for discounted brand-name shopping.
Buy fresh honey, maple syrup, and homemade preserves directly from local growers.
A vast park with serene forest paths and nature trails.
A beautiful forest park offering peaceful walking and cycling trails.
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Mirabel is a city in the province of Quebec, located approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Montreal, and was formed in 1971 through the merger of 14 rural municipalities. The city gained international recognition primarily due to the Mirabel International Airport (YMX), which was originally intended to be Canada's main international gateway but is now largely used for cargo flights and aviation manufacturing. Mirabel has evolved into a major aerospace hub, hosting significant production facilities for companies like Bombardier and Bell Textron. Despite its industrial growth, the city maintains extensive agricultural lands and is famous for its maple syrup production, featuring many traditional sugar shacks. The population has seen substantial growth in recent decades as it became an attractive residential area for commuters working in the Montreal metropolitan region. Its geographic location between the Saint Lawrence Lowlands and the Laurentian Mountains provides a diverse landscape suitable for both industry and outdoor recreation.
- Location: Canada
- Nearby: Saint-Jérôme (7 km)
- Population: ~34.626 (2016)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -11 | -10 | -3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 1 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 72 | 68 | 76 | 95 | 93 | 109 | 95 | 98 | 88 | 114 | 81 | 98 |
Geography
Facts
- Mirabel was officially incorporated on January 1, 1971, through a provincial decree merging 14 municipalities.
- The Mirabel Airport territory covers 396 square kilometers, making it one of the largest in the world by land area.
- The city is home to the Airbus Canada final assembly line for the A220 aircraft series.
- Mirabel's population increased by more than 40 percent between the 2011 and 2021 census periods.
- The Bois de Belle-Rivière is a prominent regional park in the city featuring over 7 kilometers of trails.
- The Circuit ICAR racing facility is located on the former runways of the Mirabel International Airport.
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