Côte-de-Beaupré

 history, outdoors, mountains and valleys Stretching along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, east of Québec City, lies the Côte-de-Beaupré. The area has a rich architectural heritage, plenty of facilities for outdoor activities and natural sites with breathtaking views.

Avenue Royale, that runs along the bottom edge of the hills, is one of the oldest roads in North America and has many buildings and sites of historical and architectural interest. They bear proud witness to the agricultural and rural history of the area.

Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré attracts thousands of pilgrims each year. They come to ask "good Sainte Anne" to grant their wishes. The Basilica is a remarkable feat of architecture, both inside and out. Its size is impressive and so are its frescoes and magnificent stained glass windows. The Mont-Sainte-Anne ski-centre is a vast park of mountains and greenery dedicated to sports and outdoor activities. In winter, downhill and cross-country skiing are popular. The warm days of summer are given over to mountain biking, golf, camping, hiking and rollerblade enthusiasts. Further east, several natural sites await visitors: the Sept-Chutes, the Grand Canyon at Sainte-Anne waterfalls and the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve.