Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix sits north of Montebello in a valley carved by glaciers about 20,000 years ago. The Petite Nation River runs through it, and the soil is good enough that potatoes became the local identity. Les Fermes Petite Nation, a potato grower based here, was bought by Québec Parmentier in 2021. The parish goes back to 1902.
It’s a quiet village, but Rue Notre-Dame has more going on than you’d expect: a gelato shop, an inn, Asian take-out, a maple shop just outside. Around it, farms selling direct, a riding ranch, a painter who opens her studio by appointment. And the Héritage golf course, which keeps people around in summer and winter.
What makes Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Potato country
Potatoes take up a lot of the landscape and the local economy. In fall, with the colours turning, the back roads are worth the detour.
Héritage golf course
An 18-hole, 6,700-yard course opened in 1992, laid out without blasting to follow the land. In winter it’s cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with rentals on site.
Petite Nation River
It runs along the bottom of the glacial valley and is a big reason the farmland here is so good.
Local artists
Painter and stone sculptor Louise Falstrault, born in Montreal in 1947, keeps her studio and a small gallery here. Visits by appointment, year-round.
A few local businesses in Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
- Crèmerie Café Notre-Dame · gelato and coffee · 253 Rue Notre-Dame
A family business making Italian gelato on site, with seasonal sorbets and house brownies. - Auberge et Club de golf Héritage · inn and golf course · Rang Gustave
A pine-log inn with 30 rooms, three reception halls and an 18-hole course open every day. - Boutique François Lambert · maple products · Montée Sainte-Madeleine
Maple popcorn and cotton candy, meringues, and “Larmes de dragon,” a maple and coffee mix. - Ferme Syllie · livestock farm · Rang Sainte-Madeleine
Holstein beef and veal, pork, rabbit, turkey and chicken raised without growth hormones or antibiotics, plus summer vegetables. Visits by appointment. - Ranch Équinoxe · riding lessons and farm stand · Rang Procule
Western riding lessons up to reining, and a self-serve stand June to October with garlic, maple syrup, eggs and pasture-raised chicken. - Le Gourmand Notre-Dame · Asian take-out · 299 Rue Notre-Dame
General Tao, chow mein, steamed fish and crispy duck, made with antibiotic-free meat. Open Friday to Sunday. - Auberge Foyer de la Paix · inn · 258 Rue Notre-Dame
Private or shared rooms year-round, a hot tub, and the Resto Régale menu on weekends.
Getting found in Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix is on Route 323, a road plenty of people take heading north. They search on the move: ice cream, take-out, a place to sleep that won’t break the bank. Golfers want a tee time; families want a farm where they can stock the freezer. What small businesses around here often lack online is current seasonal hours on Google, a clear list of what’s for sale, and an English version. We’d build a simple bilingual site with seasonal hours, products and a clear map, and a Google profile that works for you when people drive by.
Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix has a population of 729 (2026), according to the Quebec government's population order.
Petite Nation Numérique is not affiliated with the municipality or the MRC; this information comes from public sources.
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DetailsFrequently asked questions
I sell at the farm gate. What would a website do for me?
Say clearly what you have, when you’re open and how to order. People looking to fill a freezer search for that on Google, often from Gatineau or Ottawa. A simple site answers those questions so you don’t take the same call ten times.
My customers mostly come in summer. Is it worth it?
Yes, if the site is current at the right time. We can post the season, hours and what’s new, and set it up so you can change it yourself.
Where are you based?
In Montpellier, in the same MRC. We work across Petite-Nation and can meet you on site.
Do you come to Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix?
Yes. We are based in Montpellier and meet clients in person anywhere in the MRC de Papineau, including Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix. We can also work entirely online.
My business is small. Is an online presence worth the investment?
Yes, particularly in a rural region. A complete Google profile and a simple site are often enough to stand out from competitors who aren't online. We start with what pays off most for your budget.