Matawinie County rewards daily life with big-sky forests, clear-water lakes, and friendly, well-served towns. Residents enjoy quick access to groceries, cafés, and health services in hubs like Rawdon and Saint-Donat, while larger-box shopping, cultural venues, and college programs sit a short drive away in Joliette. Roads are well maintained for four-season living, and fiber and LTE coverage keep remote work practical in most communities.
Outdoors, the county shines. Sandy shorelines and long paddle routes define Parc régional du Lac Taureau, a favorite for boating, beaches, and cozy winter stays. Trail lovers split weekends between the rugged lookouts of Forêt Ouareau Regional Park and the waterfall-filled canyons of the Pimbina backcountry at Mont‑Tremblant National Park (Pimbina sector). Skiers and riders carve groomers at Val Saint‑Côme, a hill known for crisp snow, glades, and a lively lesson program. Year-round, residents fill calendars with farmers’ markets, maple weekends, and small-town festivals that make new arrivals feel part of the fabric quickly.
Families will find French-language public schools administered locally by the Centre de services scolaire des Samares, with English options through the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Housing ranges from lakefront chalets and mountain cottages to in-town single-family homes with garages and yards, offering options for both weekenders and full-time movers.
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