Québec City's Countryside
The greater Québec City region offers an extraordinary historical heritage and landscapes of great beauty. Here are the different sectors that make up the area around Québec City.
Map of the Surrounding Areas
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Île d’Orléans
VIEW THIS AREAThe picturesque villages, gourmet restaurants, charming churches and century‑old houses are an ode to times gone by.
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Côte-de-Beaupré
VIEW THIS AREAFrom Montmorency Falls to Canyon Sainte‑Anne, this region is bursting with heritage sites, local shopping, and exciting outdoor activities.
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La Jacques-Cartier
VIEW THIS AREAPicturesque mountain, forest and marsh landscapes make La Jacques‑Cartier a year round vacation destination just 20 minutes outside Québec City.
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Portneuf
VIEW THIS AREABetween the famous Chemin du Roy, charming villages, agritourism, and natural wonders, the Portneuf region has a lot to offer.
Île d'Orléans: Treasure Island
Winery Isle de Bacchus, Jeff Frenette Photography- Île d'Orléans, Jeff Frenette Photography
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Île d'Orléans, Jeff Frenette Photography
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Île d’Orléans, just 15 minutes from downtown, across from the Montmorency Falls, is well worth a visit! Take a tour of an island that is the largest heritage site in the province. Be sure to stop by boutiques and farms to savour local delicaties and admire the works by regional artisans and artists, Explore the picturesque Québec countryside in the middle of the St. Lawrence River.
Côte-de-Beaupré: A Magnificent History
- Montmorency Waterfalls Park, Jeff Frenette Photography
- Route de la Nouvelle-France, Guy Lessard
- Mont-Sainte-Anne, Étienne Dionne
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, Jeff Frenette Photography- Francis Gagnon
The region has an abundance of exceptional heritage and natural attractions. Travel along Route de la Nouvelle-France (New France Route), a historical journey through fascinating cultural, heritage, and agrotourist sites, including Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, a famous pilgrimage destination. The landscape of Côte-de-Beaupré is caracterized by the St. Lawrence River, the Laurentian Mountains, waterfalls and canyons. You can practice a number of outdoor recreational activities near Mont-Sainte-Anne.
La Jacques-Cartier: A Breath of Fresh Air
- Jeff Frenette Photography
- Jeff Frenette Photography
Dylan Page- Axelle St-Clair, With Axie
The mountains and forests of La Jacques-Cartier area make it a real recreational paradise in every season. Here, we turn off our cell phones and take in spectacular landscapes: sprawling mountains, rivers and lakes abound! The national park, the Réserve faunique des Laurentides and the Station touristique Stoneham are just a few of its attractions for nature-lovers.
Portneuf: A Natural Way to Relax
Chemin du Roy, Yves Tessier
Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Portneuf
Vignoble Domaine des 3 Moulins- Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Étienne Dionne
The area around Portneuf is known for the legendary chemin du Roy (King's Road) and its charming towns. Anyone who loves outdoor sports and nature will
get their fill in this area: mountain biking, hiking, cycling, fishing, and snowmobiling. You'll also want to sample the culinary and comestible bounty of Portneuf.
