Durham-Sud: Discover Landscapes and Heritage

Durham-Sud combines distinctive terrain with a specific local history: hills, mountains and valleys are part of the landscape along Chemin Mooney, while the Anglican church at Durham Station provides a historic landmark. This gives you a clear distinction to consider when planning your trip: would you prefer to focus more on the landscape or on the heritage when choosing your destination?

Landscape and Land Use

The landscape along Chemin Mooney in Durham-Sud is shaped by hills, mountains and valleys. The word “relief” describes the forms of the terrain; here, it refers to hills, mountains and valleys. According to the MRC de Drummond, 38 percent of the area is used for agriculture and 41 percent is forested. Together, these land uses account for 79 percent; the forested share is three percentage points higher than the share used for agriculture. Terrain and land use answer different questions: one describes the forms of the land, while the other gives the proportion of the area used for two purposes. If landscape matters to your travel decision, this gives you both a specific location and an overview of land use.

Church History in Durham-Sud

The Anglican church at Durham Station, also known as St. James, opened in 1872 in the Gothic Revival style and was replaced by a smaller church in 1897. The two dates are 25 years apart. This gives a clear historical sequence: the Gothic Revival church was followed by a smaller building. Both the architectural style and the later change to a smaller church are part of the area’s history. Those interested in heritage will find a specific historical landmark in this sequence.

Heritage Buildings by Street

In November 2011, the heritage inventory listed a total of 76 buildings as heritage properties. A breakdown by street lists 21 on rue Principale, 11 on rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, 9 on rue de l’Église and 6 on route 116. With 21 listings, rue Principale has ten more than rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, which has the second-highest count of the four streets named. The total conveys the size of the documented inventory at the time, while the street-level figures offer an overview by street. This breakdown is an inventory overview, not a current walking route.

Getting Around and Choosing a Vacation Rental

Collective transport by Mobilibus from Durham-Sud to Drummondville and surrounding municipalities was scheduled for January 10, 2024. Passengers were to be able to choose their boarding time and location flexibly according to set timetables; six boarding points were planned for Mobilibus service in Durham-Sud. Since this plan applies to a specific date in 2024, check current Mobilibus information about schedules, reservations, service conditions and boarding points before your trip. This will help you plan your transportation around your own travel dates. When looking for a vacation rental, the landscape and local history can help shape the kind of stay you want; use Mobilibus information only if it applies to your actual travel dates.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Drummondville, Saint-Félix-De-Kingsey, Bon-Conseil.

Back to the main travel overview: Drummond.