Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the capital of hot air balloons and a city that has everything to please families. Only 35 minutes from downtown Montreal, it ranks 11th among the 15 largest cities in Quebec, with more than 98 000 inhabitants. In Saint John, you will enjoy both the services and advantages of a large city, but also the typical charms of its five sectors: Iberville, L’ Acadie, Saint-Athanase, Saint John and Saint-Luc. The price of houses is affordable, which makes it easier for families to own a home. The city has many schools, from elementary to college, daycare centers, more than 130 parks, including nine with water games, several day camps, including the municipal one, not to mention a dynamic cultural and sports life. Its public transportation network also provides easy access to the metropolis.