2009-2010

AGROTOURISM Québec (La Cité)

MARCHÉ DU VIEUXPORT (Public Market)160, Quai Saint-André / Information: 418 692-2517 www.marchevieuxport.com Marché du Vieux-Port off ers a whole host of the freshest and highest quality local products you’ll fi nd anywhere. There’s also a restaurant with patio as well as a bar, cheese shop, deli, butcher shop, bakery, candy store, and dairy bar.

LA BARBERIE, MICROBRASSERIE (Microbrewery)310, rue Saint-Roch / Information: 418 522-4373www.labarberie.com Since they opened to the public in 1997, our inviting tasting room and summer patios have been a regular meeting place for customers looking to sample and discover new beers. Come enjoy one of 17 that appear on our menu every day, all in friendly surroundings. A constantly evolving selection means you’ll be spoiled for choice! Open daily, noon to 1 a.m.

L’Ange-Gardien

FERME LE COMTE DE ROUSSY (Farm)6167, avenue Royale / Information: 418 822-1649www.lecomtederoussy.com Heritage family farm, agrotourism booth, patio with a view, mini farm, and maple sugar shack. Products prepared with farm fresh ingredients (seasonal fruit pies, cream fudge, preserves, maple products). Apple, pear, and raspberry picking.

VIGNOBLE DOMAINE L’ANGEGARDIEN (Winery)6869, avenue Royale / Information: 418 822-0636www.vignoblelangegardien.com This winery located on a hillside overlooking L’Ange-Gardien off ers a magnifi cent view of Île d’Orléans, Mont Sainte-Anne, and Québec City. Products are sold onsite.

Château-Richer

VIGNOBLE MOULIN DU PETIT PRÉ (Winery)7021, avenue Royale / Information: 418 824-7077www.vignoblemoulinpetitpre.ca A winery nestled on a hillside facing the river. The winemaker or cellar master will welcome you and answer any questions you may have. Pick your own raspberries, blackcurrants, and Saskatoon berries. Stroll the grounds and enjoy a picnic. Grapes are picked in the fall. The winery produces white, red, and rosé wines, mistelles, and raspberry, blackcurrant, and Saskatoon berry liqueurs as well as coulis, preserves, and vinegars. Group tours are available on appointment.

FERME ARTHUR CAUCHON7862, avenue Royale / Information: 418 824-4680www.fermearthurcauchon.qc.caLocated in enchanting surroundings, Ferme Arthur Cauchon features fruits and vegetables freshly picked the same morning. Visitors can pick their own apples in September. The farm also sells a number of homemade products, such as jams, jellies, ketchups, and apple butters. Tastings available.

CHEZ MARIE8706, avenue Royale / Information: 418 824-4347 A traditional bakery handed down from one generation to the next for 90 years. Located in a house built in 1652, the bakery off ers maple products as well as sweet and savory breads.

MUSEUM Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

MUSÉE DE SAINTE ANNE10 018, avenue Royale / Information: 418 827-3782, ext. 2700www.ssadb.qc.caDiscover the history of our ancestors through the works of art that bear witness to their devotion to Good Saint Anne.

ACCOMODATION Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

MOTEL LUCERNE ★★9300, boulevard Sainte-AnneInformation: 418 827-3141, 888 827-3141www.lucernemotel.com Motel rooms with kitchenette.

CONDOTEL / MOTEL CANADIEN ★★9389, boulevard Sainte-AnneInformation: 418 827-2868, 800 463-5179www.motelcanadien.com Motel rooms with kitchenette.

AUBERGEBOUTIQUE LES VOLETS VERTS (IN PROCESS OF BEING CLASSIFIED)9926, avenue RoyaleInformation: 418 827-8170, 1 866 666-8170www.aubergelesvoletsverts.com Inn, boutique, and pub.

AUBERGE DU MAÎTRE FORGERON ✸✸✸✸10183, avenue Royale / Information: 418 827-5301www.aubergeforgeron.caBed & Breakfast in an ancestral house built in 1803.

Beaupré

AUBERGE LA CAMARINE ★★★10 947, boulevard Sainte-Anne Information: 418 827-5703, 800 567-3939www.camarine.com Inn with Bed & Breakfast formula.

Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges

AUBERGE ET CHALETS REFUGE DU FAUBOURG ★★★1910, boulevard les NeigesInformation: 418 826-2869, 800 463-5752www.refugedufaubourg.com Inn, apartments, condominiums, cottages, and restaurant.

RESTAURANTS Québec (Beauport)

MANOIR MONTMORENCY2490, avenue Royale / Information: 418 663-3330www.sepaq.com/chutemontmorencyCome and enjoy a unique experience at one of Québec’s most extraordinary tourist sites - a delight for your eyes, taste buds, and heart.

www.routedelanouvellefrance.com www.routedelanouvellefrance.com

2009-2010You will fi nd the dates and the programming of these events on Web site indicated or on la Côte-de-Beaupré Web site: www.cotedebeaupre.com or on Québec City Tourism Web site: www.quebecregion.com

MAY

ROUTE DE LA NOUVELLEFRANCE EN PEINTUREMaison VézinaInformation: www.municipalitedeboischatel.com

JUNE

SINGING WEEKEND OF BEAUPORTAgora de la maison GirardinInformation: www.paricilavisite.qc.ca

JULY

BEAUPORT EN HARMONIESAgora de la maison GirardinInformation: www.paricilavisite.qc.ca

OPÉRA SUR LE BALCON2009: Église Saint-Louis de Courville2010: Maison Tessier-Dit-LaplanteInformation: www.paricilavisite.qc.ca

FESTIVAGUE MEC DE QUÉBECBaie de BeauportInformation: www.mec.ca/festivague

LA DANSE EN FÊTEMaison Girardin Information: www.paricilavisite.qc.ca

LOTOQUÉBEC INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION Parc de la Chute-MontmorencyInformation: www.lesgrandsfeux.com

FEAST OF SAINTE ANNE Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Information: www.ssadb.qc.ca

BEAUPORT IN BLUESMaison GirardinInformation: www.beauportenblues.com

AUGUST

THE SAQ NEW FRANCE FESTIVALQuébec Information: www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca

D’UNE BASILIQUE À L’AUTREFrom Basilica-Cathedral of Québec to Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréInformation: www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca

ARTS ET REFLETS Château-Richer Information: www.artsetrefl ets.com

SEPTEMBER

LA GRANDE FÊTE DE LA CÔTEDEBEAUPRÉSanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréInformation: www.lagrandefete.com

VINEYARDS FESTIVALVineyards of the Côte-de-Beaupré and the Île d’OrléansInformation: www.cotedebeaupre.com

CULTURE DAYS ON LA ROUTE DE LA NOUVELLEFRANCESeveral sitesInformation: www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca

OCTOBER

SNOW GOOSE FESTIVALSaint-Joachim Information: www.festivaldeloiedesneiges.com

DECEMBER

MIRACLE ON 3TH AVENUEVieux-Limoilou Information: www.monlimoilou.com/miracle

NATIVITY SCENES Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréInformation: www.ssadb.qc.ca

CHRISTMAS MARKET Côte-de-Beaupré Information: www.cotedebeaupre.com

The road linking Old Québec City to Côte-de-Beaupré is one of North America’s oldest. Originally traced by Mgr. de Laval, it was long traveled by Côte-de-Beaupré residents carrying their goods to the city.

The journey from Old Québec City through Saint-Roch—Québec City’s fi rst true working class neighborhood—and on into Limoilou provides an excellent overview of urban development from the earliest days of New France. Further on, heritage homes bear witness to both French and English culture as well as the creative spirit of Quebecers. Quaint old barns, roadside crosses, procession chapels, and half-buried root cellars evoke the Côte-de-Beaupré region’s agricultural past and rural character. Travel this road and discover four centuries of living history.

BICYCLE TOURING AND MOUNTAIN BIKE35 miles along la Route de la Nouvelle-France, from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to cap Tourmente. In addition, the most spectacular mountain bike network in eastern Canada featuring at least 84 miles of various trails.www.velocotedebeaupre.com

PERMANENT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

QUÉBEC BOROUGH OF LA CITÉTourist Information Bureau835, avenue Wilfrid-Laurier418 641-6290, 1 877 783-1608

QUÉBEC BOROUGH OF LA CITÉCentre Infotouriste®12, rue Sainte-Anne1 877 BONJOUR (266-5687)

SEASONAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

QUÉBEC BOROUGH OF BEAUPORTTourist Welcome BureauParc de la Chute-Montmorency4300, boulevard Sainte-Anne (route 138)

CHÂTEAURICHERTourist Welcome Bureau3, rue de la Seigneurie418 824-3439, 1 877 224-3439

Note : Majority of the sites and attractions are accessible the whole year-round but all are open at least from June 24 to Labor Day. Beyond this period, it is thus preferable to contact the places which you wish to visit.

Tourist Information Tourist Information Tourist Information Tourist Information along the along the Route de la Nouvelle-FranceRoute de la Nouvelle-France

Moulin du Petit-PréGare du Palais

Cap Tourmente

Arts et refl ets

Root cellar

Domaine de Maizerets

Maison Alexis-Parnet

Manoir de Charleville

Basilique de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Chute Montmorency

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Route de la Nouvelle-France

Véloroute Marie-Hélène Prémont (Bike path)

Corridor du Littoral (Bike path)

Corridor des Cheminots (Bike path)

Walking tour

Sites worth visiting

Other sites of interest

Circuits discoveries

Enlargement

Milestone

Gare du Palais Parking

Permanent Tourist Information

Seasonal Tourist Information

Ferry

Cruises

Roots Cellars (see box below)

PANORAMIC SITES

Baie de Beauport (Bay)

Chute Montmorency (Falls)

Cap Tourmente (Park)

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La Cité (Borough)

Note: Old Québec City, between the Gare du Palais or Palais de Justice parkings and place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, is a walking tour.

OLD QUÉBECQuébec was founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early seventeenth century and is the only city in North America to have preserved its defensive ramparts. Upper Town, located at the top of the cliff , is a religious and administrative center. Together with Lower Town and its historic neighborhoods, it forms one of the best examples of a fortifi ed colonial city. Route de la Nouvelle-France leads to Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, in front of the city’s Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral, where the great outdoor market was located during the New France era.

ÎLOT DES PALAIS8, rue VallièreLocated near the central station, one of the city’s major archaelogical and historical attractions. The site is home to over three centuries of history. The mansion of the governor of New France once stood here, and major digs and restoration eff orts are currently underway.

1 BÂTIMENT FXDROLET (Ex-Foundry, Municipal Building)245, rue du PontThis former foundry is an excellent example of industrial architecture. Visitors will fi nd interpretive panels. A bicycle trail and promenade follow the shoreline. Several noteworthy buildings can be found along Rue du Pont. Open Monday to Friday. Free admission.

RUE SAINTROCH AND THE DORCHESTER BRIDGERue Saint-Roch was originally built during the French Regime at therequest of Beauport residents, who wanted a street running to Rivière Saint-Charles that would allow them to establish a passage between the Intendant’s palace and La Canardière. The river crossing was entrusted to a boatman until a bridge was built in 1920.

Limoilou (Borough)

CHEMIN DE LA CANARDIÈREThis roadway cut across the land of the Notre-Dame-des-Anges seigneury from the colony’s earliest days and began to appear on maps from 1660 under the name of Chemin de Beauport. The thoroughfare has been called La Canardière ever since the late 17th century, probably because of the abundance of ducks (canard, in French) in the area. In the 20th century, the city’s urban fabric began springing up around it.

2 DOMAINE MAIZERETS (Park)2000, boul. Montmorency/ Information: 418 641-6117www.domainemaizerets.comOwned by Séminaire de Québec from 1705 to 1979, the park was used for farming until 1932, before becoming a summer camp up to 1970. Today, the largely wooded urban park spans 27 hectares. Visitors can admire the manor house, arboretum, ponds, and gardens. Société du domaine Maizerets maintains the park and organizes events there. Free admission.

Beauport (Borough)

The historic district of Beauport stretches from Avenue des Martyrs at its westernmost point to the junction of Avenue Royale and Boulevard des Chutes in the east. A heritage tour guide recently published by the City of Québec takes visitors on a tour of houses and sites of heritage signifi cance.

3 INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE EN SANTÉ MENTALE DE QUÉBEC (Psychiatric Hospital)

2601, chemin de la Canardière / Information: 418 663-5000, ext. 6261 / www.institutsmq.qc.caThe Beauport Temporary Asylum, founded in 1845, was Québec’s fi rst psychiatric hospital. The hospital has been affi liated with Université Laval since 1924 and has offi cially been known as Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec since 2009. Located in a former care unit, Musée Lucienne-Maheux relates over 150 years of psychiatric history in Québec. It is a unique way to understand the history of psychiatry right up to the present day! Visits by appointment only.

MAISON LAURENTDITLORTIE (Historic House)3200, chemin RoyalClassifi ed a historic monument in 1957 and 1965. Declared a protected area in 1977. Private residence.

LE PARC DES MARTYRS (Park)In front of 3450, Chemin RoyalA place of pilgrimage built in 1927 just prior to the canonization of the Jesuit missionaries martyred in 1640. The site also features a chapel dedicated to the Martyrs built by Gérard Morisset, the grotto of Lourdes, and the parish cemetery—the only one of its kind.

MAISON PARENT (MAISON ÉDOUARD-T.-PARENT) (Historic House)2240-2242, avenue de Lisieux Classifi ed a historic monument in 1965, declared a protected area in 1977. Private residence.

4 LE PARC DE LA RIVIÈRE BEAUPORT (Park)www.cvrb.qc.ca Parc de la Rivière-Beauport features footpaths and picnic areas. This nature park in the midst of the city can be reached via the Corridor du Littoral bicycle path that follows the river. Free admission.

LA FRESQUE DESJARDINS (MAISON RAINVILLE) (Fresco)583, avenue Royale (outdoor site open to the public) Information: www.capitale.gouv.qc.ca/realisations/les-fresques/fresque-desjardins-de-beauport.htmlThe Desjardins fresco in Beauport off ers passersby a marvelous glimpse at key episodes in the history of Beauport since 1634. This trompe-l’œil mural was created by a group known as Maîtres muralistes canadiens.

5 L’ÉGLISE ET LE PRESBYTÈRE NATIVITÉDENOTREDAME (Church and Presbytery)

25, avenue du Couvent/Information: 418 661-6985www.fabriquedelanativite.comBuilt in 1918 on the walls of an older church that had burned down, this church is the fourth to be built at this site in the heart of Beauport’s historic Vieux-Bourg district. Some items salvaged from the old church have been integrated into the current decor, including stations of the cross by French painter A.M. Collin, a Casavant Organ with 4,032 pipes, and a majestic altar made of black walnut and mahogany. Visits are from June to September. Free admission.

6 MAISON GIRARDIN (Historic House)600, avenue Royale/Information: 418 641-6471 / www.sahb.ca Designated a historic building in 1977, this old farmhouse was built between 1784 and 1819. Following restorations in 1983 and 1984, it became an interpretation center, showcasing the history of Beauport and life in the olden days in Bourg de Fargy. The house’s 375 year history traces its development from farmhouse to museum and the neighborhood’s transformation from seigneury to suburb overlooking the St. Lawrence. Tours available with guides in period costume, from June to the end of August. Free admission.

7 MAISON TESSIERDITLAPLANTE (Historic House)2328, avenue Royale/Information: 418 666-2371www.paricilavisite.qc.caMaison Tessier-Dit-Laplante dates back to 1867. Originally owned by the Hall-Patterson family, the home was acquired in 1874 by François-Xavier Laplante, also known as Isaï Tessier. Built out of stone in a neo-classical style, it is today home to a cultural center and an interpretation center. Activities are designed to explain the gradual end to the seigneurial regime. Themed exhibits. Wednesday to Sunday, from late June to late August. Free admission.

8 MANOIR MONTMORENCY (Manor) 2490, avenue Royale/Information: 418 663-3330www.sepaq.com/chutemontmorencyManoir Montmorency stands high on the cliff top west of the falls. The fi rst manor was built in 1781 and served as a private residence, hospital, monastery, and hotel. Famous visitors included the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, who lived there from 1791 to 1794. Rebuilt after a major fi re, the manor now houses an interpretation center, a terrace with a panoramic view, boutiques, and meeting rooms. Paid parking.

9 PARC DE LA CHUTEMONTMORENCY (Park and Historic Site)2490, avenue Royale /Information: 418 663-3330www.sepaq.com/chutemontmorencyLocated east of Québec City in an exceptional natural setting, Montmorency Falls Park—classifi ed a historic site in 1994—off ers amazing views of the St. Lawrence River, Île d’Orléans, and Québec City. Famous for its 83-meter-high falls (30 meters higher than Niagara), the park features several attractions. These include the manor, the site of the Wolfe redoubt, the promenade beside the falls, a suspension bridge, and a number of designated heritage houses, including Maison Wolfe, Maison Claude-Gilbert-et-Claire-Gagnon, and Maison Vézina. Paid parking.

La Côte-de-Beaupré

Boischatel

10 MAISON VÉZINA (House)171, rue des Grenadiers /Information: 418 822-3183www.maisonvezina.caMaison Vézina, designated a historic monument in 1991, is a rural home in the French style. It was built in 1720 and enlarged sometime before 1758. Today Maison Vézina is an interpretation center dedicated to military history as well as land use and rural life in days gone by. It is also a space for artistic creation and exhibition. Free admission.

MAISON PAGEAU (Historic House)258, rue du Bataillon Maison Pageau, designated a historic monument in 1991, is a rural home in the French style built between 1760 and 1800. Private residence.

MAISON JACOB (Historic House)5361, avenue RoyaleMaison Jacob, declared a historic monument in 1973, is a farmhouse in the French style built in 1839 or earlier. The surrounding area was declared a protected zone in 1975. It is in the heart of the municipality of Boischatel. Private residence.

MANOIR DE CHARLEVILLE (Manor)5580, avenue Royale Manoir de Charleville, designated a historic monument in 1965, is a house in the French style whose oldest section dates back to the 1660. It has been expanded twice. The designation applies to the house itself as well as the surrounding land. The manor is located back from the road on a vast landscaped property, and is surrounded by a protected area. Private residence.

L’Ange-Gardien

11 CHAPELLE DE PROCESSION SAINTROCH (BRISSON) (Chapel)6279, avenue RoyaleThe St. Roch processional chapel, declared a historic monument in 1981, is a small religious building built prior to 1753. It is located near Avenue Royale, west of the church, in the township of L’Ange-Gardien.

PRESBYTÈRE DE L’ANGEGARDIEN (Presbytery)6357, avenue RoyaleThe fi rst presbytery was built in 1685. It was destroyed during the Conquest of 1759 and rebuilt in 1840. The current building dates back to 1915 and refl ects the know-how of local artisans of the early 20th century. It was declared a historic building in 2008 and is now home to the new town hall.

MAISON LABERGE (House)24, rue de la MairieMaison Laberge, declared a historic monument 1974, is a house built in the French style in 1674 and expanded in 1692 and 1791. It is surrounded by land that was declared a protected area in 1975. Private residence.

12 CHAPELLE DE PROCESSION LABERGE (NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE) (Chapel)

6423-6433, avenue RoyaleThe Notre-Dame-de-Grâce processional chapel, declared a historic site in 1981, is a small religious building dating back to before 1753. It is located near Avenue Royale, east of the church, in the township of L’Ange-Gardien.

Château-Richer

13 MOULIN DU PETIT PRÉ (Mill)7007, avenue Royale/Information: 418 824-7007 www.moulin-petitpre.comFounded in 1695 by Mgr. de Laval, Moulin du Petit Pré is the oldest operating fl our mill in North America. Guided tours are available of the mill and its mechanism dating back to 1695. There is also a café, bakery, artists’ corner, a shop selling local products, a winery, group catering, reception hall, terrace overlooking the river, and a stop for cyclists. Paid admission.

MAISON GUYONLESSARD7753, avenue RoyaleStanding on the ancestral land of Claude Aubert—the seigneury’s fi rst notary—Maison Guyon-Lessard was built by François Guyon between 1722 and 1744. It burned down during the Conquest and was rebuilt by the widowed Marguerite Lessard after 1759. The house passed into the hands of the Vézina family in 1820. An old forge lies east of the building, which was declared a historic site in 2008. Private residence.

SITE DU PATRIMOINE DE LA PLACEDEL’ÉGLISE (Heritage Site)Rue de L’ÉgliseThe site was declared a heritage site by the township of Château-Richer in 1997. In addition to Visitation-de-Notre-Dame Church, built in 1866, the site includes the presbytery (1833), Grotte Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes cemetery, and the Sacré-Cœur monument.

14 CENTRE DE GÉNÉALOGIE, ARCHIVES, BIENS CULTURELS (Genealogy Center)

277, rue du Couvent / Information: 418 824-3079 www3.telebecinternet.com/archives.chateau-richer/Carry out genealogical research and retrace the history of your ancestors. Consultations and sale of items on family names, documents, and maps. Open daily during the summer from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

15 CENTRE D’INTERPRÉTATION DE LA CÔTEDEBEAUPRÉ (Interpretation Center)

7976, avenue Royale/Information: 418 824-3677www.histoire-cotedebeaupre.orgCentre d’Interprétation de la Côte-de-Beaupré (CICB) is located in a former convent built in 1907 and fully restored in 2002. An exhibition entitled Regard presents the past and present of Côte-de-Beaupré and the history of a riverside community settled by 170 pioneering families. An early twentieth century classroom has been reconstructed with old school supplies and books to recall the building’s original vocation. Vestiges of the fi rst two convents, built respectively in 1694 and 1830, can also be seen through observation windows. Free admission.

MAISON PIERRETHIBAULT (Historic House)8124, avenue RoyaleMaison Pierre-Thibault, designated a historic monument in 1978, is an eighteenth century stone farmhouse built in 1760. Its stone walls are covered in plaster. Private residence.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

MAISON RACINE9050, avenue Royale Designated a historic building in 1975, this house was built by Étienne Racine in the mid-18th century. It passed into the hands of the Paré family in 1809 before returning to the Racines almost 150 years later. It is one of the oldest houses close to Avenue Royale not to have been built on the cape. Private residence.

16 ATELIER PARÉ (ÉCONOMUSÉE DE LA SCULPTURE SUR BOIS) (Wood Sculpture)

9269, avenue Royale/Information: 418 827-3992www.atelierpare.comThis economuseum of sculpture interprets traditional Québec legends through the art of wood sculpture. In its gallery and garden, visitors will discover works of art bringing to life the stories of elves, will-o’-th’wisp, werewolves, ghosts, witches, devils, and all manner of other creatures that populate Québec legends. See artists at work and browse the shop. Free admission.

17 SANCTUAIRE SAINTEANNEDEBEAUPRÉ (Shrine)10 018, avenue Royale/Information: 418 827-3781www.ssadb.qc.caDuring the construction of the fi rst church in 1658, Louis Guimont was cured. His was the fi rst of many testimonials of healing. The humble chapel from 1658 became a great basilica where thousands of pilgrims gather to pray. The basilica is known for its beautiful mosaics, stained glass, and sculptures. Don’t miss the Calvary and Stations of the Cross along the hill, the commemorative Chapel, Scala Santa, and Musée de sainte Anne. Free admission.

18 FRESQUE DE SAINTEANNEDEBEAUPRÉ (MUSÉE DE SAINTE ANNE) (Fresco)

10 018, avenue Royale/Information: 418 827-3781The Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré fresco depicts the story of this fi rst pilgrimage site in North America, showcasing its religious history, devotion to Saint Anne, and tourism appeal. Three hundred and fi fty years of history are explored in fi ve panels.

Saint-Joachim

19 ÉGLISE DE SAINTJOACHIM (Church)164, rue de l’Église/Information: 418 827-4020 This church was built over 225 years ago. It was designated a historic monument in 1959 and a protected area in 1977. It is an important example of religious architecture in Québec. It houses numerous works of art, including masterpieces by renowned sculptors and painters. Works of solid gold and silver are part of our national heritage. Self-guided tours with audiotapes in French, Spanish, and English are available. Free admission.

PRESBYTÈRE DE SAINTJOACHIM(Presbytery)165, rue de l’ÉgliseBuilt in 1766 and designated a historic site in 1959 and 1966. A protected area was declared here in 1977. Private residence.

20 CENTRE D’INITIATION AU PATRIMOINE (LA GRANDE FERME) (Interpretation Center)

800, chemin du Cap-Tourmente/Information: 418 827-4608 www.lagrandeferme.qc.caCentre d’initiation au patrimoine–La Grande Ferme de Saint-Joachim is located near Cap Tourmente in a house built in 1866 and now classifi ed as a historic monument. This site, occupied since 1640, has seen much of Québec’s history unfold. The vestiges of the fi rst Saint-Joachim church, built in 1685 and destroyed in 1759, are a testament to its historic past. Interpretive activities adapted to various clienteles are available. Fees vary according to activity.

21 RÉSERVE NATIONALE DE FAUNE DU CAP TOURMENTE (LA PETITE FERME) (Wildlife Area)

570, chemin du Cap-Tourmente/Information: 418 827-4591www.captourmente.comThe Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area is home to over 305 species of birds, including the spectacular greater snow goose during migration. Interpretation activities, an interpretation center, and over 20 kilometers of trails are available. Recognized as a wetland of international signifi cance under the Ramsar Convention, the reserve is famous for the spectacular show put on by the tens of thousands of snow geese who regularly stop there in the spring and fall. Paid admission.

Credits

Coordination: Gérard Boivin, consultant

Conception: Évolution graphique

Photos: Gabrielle Leclerc and Lise Buteau (cover),Jean-Guy Lavoie, Denis McKay,Jean Jacques Plante, Yves Tessier,Gérard Boivin, Louise Leblanc Commission de la Capitale-Nationale, Réserve nationale de faune du cap Tourmente and Ville de Québec

Avenue Royale, from L’Ange-Gardien to Saint-JoachimAll along Route de la Nouvelle-France, you’ll find small brick structures built into hillsides near a number of heritage homes. These structures were used to store vegetables, and were known as root cellars. Most of them date back to the early nineteenth century, but some are over 300 years old. Between 2001 and 2005, Société du patrimoine et d’histoire de la Côte-de-Beaupré undertook the restoration of 19 of these cellars. They can be seen all along Route de la Nouvelle-France, particularly in the following places:

1 8706, avenue Royale, Château-Richer (interpretive panel)

2 8851, avenue Royale, Château-Richer (interpretive panel)

3 11 486, avenue Royale, Beaupré (declared a historic site in 2007)

Côte-de-Beaupré

Caveaux à légumes (Root Cellars)

Avenue RoyaleToday some 15 roadside crosses stand guard over Route de la Nouvelle-France, not including those to be found in cemeteries. There are three types of cross: simple crosses fashioned by habitants; crosses depicting the passion made by artisans, carpenters, and blacksmiths; and depictions of the crucifi xion. Statuettes also fi gure prominently atop barns, stables, convents, and in backyards. Such religious symbols tend to be the work of individuals and families.

Croix de Chemin (Roadside Crosses)