Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

Dépanneur Rapido, a staple in Aylmer, is celebrating 40 years in business. Across the Outaouais and the Ottawa region, Rapido, “The Beer Giant”, located at 43 Rue Front, is known for its large variety of beers and local products.

In May of 1985, André Arvisais bought what is now Dépanneur Rapido. He moved in with his wife Lise and three children, Guylaine, Marc-André, and Roch. In 2001, his two sons bought the business. The business has been at the heart of the Aylmer community for decades. Whether it was picking up beer for the weekend, landing their first job, or spending allowance money on treats as a kid, most Aylmerites have fond memories tied to Rapido.

Today Rapido is run by Arvisais’ son Marc-André and his wife Sandra, along with a dedicated team of 20 employees.

To celebrate this achievement and thank the Aylmer community for their support over the years, Rapido hosted a BBQ in the parking lot. The event had music, food, a prize wheel, and a raffle for various prizes.

Photo 1: Owner and manager Marc-André and his wife Sandra, along with the Slush Puppie mascot at the 40th anniversary BBQ on June 6th. (SD) Photo 1: Sophie Demers

Photo 2: Old picture of Depanneur Rapido before the expansion and renovations (SD) Photo 2: Courtesy