Its proximity to the city of Montreal, and its natural environment, make Saint-Calixte a destination for camping in the summertime.

In 2013, Quebec's largest amusement/camping site, Camping et parc d'amusement Atlantide, a 10 million dollar investment, opened its doors in the municipality.

A year later in 1856, the post office opened, bearing the name Saint-Calixte-de-Kilkenny since 1877.

After a number of years of planning, they chose Saint-Calixte as the location of the park, and purchased a 5 million square feet property in the municipality.

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