Route 317 runs through Saint-Sixte on its way from Thurso to Ripon. The mission dates back to 1855 and the parish to 1885. The municipality split from Lochaber township in 1893 as Lochaber-Partie-Nord and only became Saint-Sixte officially in 1979. The chapel burned in July 2015, and a new one has been built since.
This is farm and forest country, and the town says so itself. There's no main street: farms are spread along the back roads, and for groceries people head to Saint-André-Avellin. What brings outsiders in is dog sledding in winter, the SAJO camp in summer and the Louis-Joseph-Papineau trail year-round.
What makes Saint-Sixte
Traditional dance nights
Old-style dance nights at the community centre with live musicians and a caller, capped at 70 people. The season runs from October 2026 to May 2027.
Louis-Joseph-Papineau trail
A 20 km round trip on stone dust between Saint-André-Avellin and Saint-Sixte. Biking in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
The Saint-Sixte valley
A tributary of the Petite-Nation River carves a small farm valley between rocky hills, with the Montagnes Noires to the north.
A rebuilt chapel
The village chapel burned in July 2015. A new one stands in its place.
A few local businesses in Saint-Sixte
- Chiens de traîneau Gatineau · dog sledding · montée Dumouchel
One-hour rides through the Saint-Sixte river valley behind Siberian Seppala dogs, a heritage breed. - Camp SAJO · nature camp and cabins · montée de Saint-André
250 acres of forest with a lake, pool, water slides, trails and four cabins for rent year-round.
Getting found in Saint-Sixte
In Saint-Sixte, almost everyone searching for a local business lives somewhere else. The Ottawa family who wants to try dog sledding in February, the Gatineau parents looking at SAJO cabins for summer, the cyclist wondering where to stop on the trail. They search on Google, in English as often as French. Local farms are often invisible online: no Google profile, no page, just a name in a register. For a producer who sells at the farm gate, a complete Google profile and a simple page saying what, when and how to buy is already a big step. We're in Montpellier, same MRC, and we'll come to you.
Saint-Sixte has a population of 556 (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
My mailing address says Thurso but I'm in Saint-Sixte. Does that matter?
It's common here because of the shared postal code. We make sure your site and Google profile clearly say Saint-Sixte, so Google puts you in the right place.
I only sell a few things at the farm. Is Google worth it?
Yes. A free Google profile with your road, your products and your hours is often what gets someone from Saint-André or Thurso to make the detour.
Do you come to Saint-Sixte?
Yes. We are based in Montpellier and meet clients in person anywhere in the MRC de Papineau, including Saint-Sixte. 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.