3 Days of Outdoor Adventure in Portneuf

With great trails and amazing scenery, Portneuf is perfect for anyone who likes biking. Top of our list is the Dansereau — La Liseuse bike path along the Jacques Cartier River. There’s very little change in altitude, making it accessible for everyone, even families. We recommend parking in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier mid-morning and biking to Pont-Rouge to arrive just in time for lunch.

With its lovely rooftop patio and classic diner fare, including a mighty tasty burger, the Vieux-Moulin Snack Shack in Pont-Rouge is not to be missed.

Once back at the car, take a trip to Chez Médé, a farm that grows the Québec City region’s famous Neuville sweet corn. There’s nothing quite like it! The Médé farm stand is overflowing with local products, and there’s even a mini-museum dedicated to vegetable farming.

For dinner, head to Chez Moi, a restaurant owned by a former diver from the French Riviera. It’s a place where time slows down and a door opens to a world of incredible flavours—including many from the sea.

Looking for more good eats? There’s also Dinette du Cap, a nice little bistro located in a house built in 1846.

After an eventful day, it’s time to relax and unwind at Auberge de l’Ouest, a warm and cozy inn that welcomes guests to a century-old three-storey home.

Wake up and dig into a delicious breakfast spread featuring local products from the Portneuf area, including yogurt from the Reine des Prés farm, fresh eggs from Poulailler Portn’Oeuf, and hazelnut chocolate spread by Julie Vachon Chocolats. Delish!

The food keeps coming at Fromagerie des Grondines, a cheesemaking operation that takes visitors on a guided tour of the barn, milking parlour, cheesemaking room, and the cheese cave. The tour draws to a tasty conclusion with a sampling of organic raw-milk cheeses.

Pick up a cheese or three from the Grondines shop for a very special picnic in Portneuf’s regional park.

After a good meal shared in the park’s idyllic setting, it’s time to rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and spend the afternoon floating down the Sainte-Anne River.

At the end of the day, no need to pack up and drive away: the park’s permanent tents are perfect for a restful slumber after a beautiful day in nature.

Wake up to the beauty of this pristine regional park. The Gorges Sector is a gorgeous invitation to savour every moment. 

Ti-Oui is a lunchtime must. The legendary Ti-Oui Snack Bar has been serving up the best poutine in Portneuf for 45 years! Plus, it’s on the way to Vallée Bras-du-Nord, a magnificent park where it’s easy to work off the gravy and cheese.

An afternoon is plenty of time for an 8 km (5-mile) hike to beautiful Delaney Falls along the Bras-du-Nord trail. At a brisk pace, the hike takes just under 2 hours. A more leisurely trek will add about another hour.

After all that fun and beauty, it’s time for one last stop, for a pint of craft beer and a delicious meal at Roquemont microbrewery. Feeling sleepy? Spend the night! The Roquemont is also a hotel.

Rest, fresh air, good times, and local fare—Portneuf has it all! Time to book that summer getaway.

To learn more about the Portneuf region and plan your stay, visit www.tourisme.portneuf.com.

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