Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges

• 🌍 Station service Sonic, 3190, route 360. Service station for motor vehicles. (updated Feb 2022)

• 🌍 Canyon Sainte-Anne, 206, route 138 (from Route 138 (in Saint-Joachim), take Chemin des Chutes Ste-Anne), ☏ +1 418-827-4057. The Sainte-Anne canyon is on the border of Saint-Joachim and Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges. It started 1.2 billion years ago (Precambrian era) with the formation of the rock of the walls and the bottom of the canyon which are part of the Canadian Shield. It was during the melting of an ice cap 75,000 years ago that the current Quebec hydrographic network was formed (St. Lawrence River, Île d'Orléans, Îles de la Madeleine and the rivers known today) as well as the Canyon as we can see it today.
  This extraordinary natural site has been accessible to the general public since 1973, but Indigenous peoples used to frequent the site. The waterfall was painted by the famous artist Cornelius Kreighoff, and described by the American ecologist and philosopher H.D. Thoreau.
  Easy-to-access family footpaths allow you to enter the spectacular canyon carved out by the imposing 74 metres (243 ft) fall which constantly rumbles between the rocky walls of the gorges. Visitors cross 3 suspension bridges… including one 60 metres (200 ft) high! One of the largest giant's pot in Quebec (15 metres (49 ft) in diameter) is visible as well as several waterfalls when you are at the bottom of the Canyon.
  The exceptional beauty of the site has often been recognized, both in Quebec (recipient of 3 Grands Prix du tourisme) and in Canada (national winner Attractions Canada). When John Travolta came to shoot his film Battlefield Earth in Montreal, several scenes were shot in Charlevoix as well as at Canyon Sainte-Anne.
  "Roc-ambolesque" family games allow young people and their parents to have fun by decoding riddles and legends in a section of the park different from that which allows the visit of the site.
  For adventurers and thrill-seekers, it is possible to do vias ferrata, abseiling and zip-lining in the gorges of the Canyon. In fact, the via des marmites was the first via installed in Quebec. The concept is imported from Europe by well-known Quebec adventurer François-Guy Thivièrge.
  For people who have difficulty walking, it is possible to take advantage of a shuttle service that runs along the entire North Rim of the Canyon and provides access to 2 of the 3 suspension bridges.
  On site, the main building offers a snack service and a pleasant terrace. There are also 2 wooded picnic areas, one of which is directly by the river. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Mont Saint-Anne, ☏ +1 418-827-4561, toll-free: +1-888-827-4579. Mont-Saint-Anne Park offers 4-season activities in an elusive setting; the activities vary according to the seasons. This park has an internationally renowned downhill ski centre, accessible about 30 minutes from downtown Quebec City. The ski area extends over 3 sides of the mountain: 71 runs, 19 of which are lit in the evening, 2 snow parks, 1 "boardercross" and alpine hiking. Cross-country skiers have access to 200 km of trails, including 191 km for skating. In summer, the “XC, DH and Enduro” bike trails challenge sports enthusiasts. The park has hiking trails at the base and at the top of the mountain. Golfers can practice on the 18 or 9 holes of Le Grand Vallon golf course by walking or with a cart with a splendid view of the mountain. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Lac du Faubourg, ☏ +1 418-826-2253, loisirs@saintferreollesneiges.qc.ca. Lake with a water fountain. (updated Feb 2022)

• 🌍 Canyoning, Bureau: 206, route 138, Beaupré, info@canyoning-quebec.com. Canyoning has been practised for a long time at the Jean-Larose waterfall, at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne Station. The site offers varied walls accessible to all calibers. With the practice of this sport, canyoning sportsmen must prepare their personal equipment well; beginners can attend a rope descent familiarization clinic. On this site, the descent includes two vertical waterfalls of 12 and 19 m; the descent is under the supervision of professional guides. Deep pools are at the base of each waterfall; diving enthusiasts can jump 7 m. Ice canyoning is practiced in winter in a truly magical ice environment. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Golf Le St-Ferréol, 1700, boulevard les Neiges, ☏ +1 418-827-3778, golfmonsteanne@bellnet.ca. Golf offering an irresistible view of the majestic Mont-Sainte-Anne. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Piste multi-fonctionnelle, 300, rang St-Julien, toll-free: +1-888-827-4579. Paved trail for various sports including walking, roller blading, and cross-country skiing. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Sentier Mestachibo, 3432, avenue Royale, ☏ +1 418-822-3578, toll-free: +1-877-611-6145. Hiking trail linking the church of Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges to the Jean-Larose falls. The latter is located at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne, on the Jean-Larose River. Most of the route of this trail runs along the course of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord River. This trail allows you to cross a mature forest of hemlocks, pines and cedars. This trail crosses several scree slopes and rocky ridges, two suspended footbridges (70 m). Hikers can make a stop at the 2 lookouts, including a magnificent view of the canyon of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord river. (updated Feb 2022)
• Sentiers de vélo de montagne du Mont-Sainte-Anne et piste cyclable Jean-Larose (Mont-Sainte-Anne mountain bike trails and Jean-Larose bike path), toll-free: +1-888-827-4579, info@mont-sainte-anne.com. Mont-Sainte-Anne offers a wide range of mountain bike trails. This mountain is a destination for mountain biking with an international reputation, especially for its downhill and cross-country infrastructures, which are aimed at athletes of all calibers. The Jean-Larose trail is ideal for families with families or beginner athletes. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Villéa nature & Nordique Spa, 186, rang St-Julien, ☏ +1 418-826-2000, info@villeanature.com. The Nordique Spa Mont-Sainte-Anne is located on the edge of a small private lake on land comprising more than 300,000 square feet. This spa offers a Finnish sauna bath, Turkish steam bath, outdoor whirlpool baths and Nordic bath. In addition, the spa offers massage therapy sessions and body treatments. It has contemporary architecture. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Terrain de jeu des Trois-Castors (Trois-Castors playground). Municipal park near the Lacs des Trois Castors. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Parc des Fouineurs (Snoops Park). Municipal park. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Parc des Moustiques, 113, rue de la Savane. Cartier municipal park. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Patinoire du Lac, 200-250, rue du Faubourg. (updated Feb 2022)

• 🌍 Bonichoix, 3405, avenue Royale, ☏ +1 418-827-5589. General grocery store. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Marché du Village Dany Drouin inc., 3175, avenue Royale, ☏ +1 418-826-1151. Supermarket. (updated Feb 2022)

Since March 2020, in the context of health measures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, several restaurants or dining rooms in the Quebec City region have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures (e.g., vaccination record, mask, distancing), other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. Considering the evolving context of the pandemic and government measures, it is recommended that customers inquire with each establishment by consulting their respective website.

• 🌍 Le Shack à patates, 3380, avenue Royale, ☏ +1 418-405-4005. (updated Feb 2022)

• 🌍 Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve Created in 1978, this reserve is made up of marshes, plains and forests. Its mission is to protect an American bulrush marsh which is the main habitat of the greater snow goose during its migration. This reserve is crossed below (on the northwest shore of the St. Lawrence River) by the Train de Charlevoix railway. It faces the flats of Pointe aux Prêtres. It has several hiking trails allowing the ascent via Cap Tourmente. This reserve is home to more than 180 species of birds, 30 species of mammals, 22 types of forest stands and 700 species of plants. Many school groups and tourists come here for educational visits on the flora and fauna.
• 🌍 Mont Sainte-Anne Mount with a major downhill ski centre of international renown, a reception infrastructure, particularly in terms of accommodation (hotels, condos, camping), restaurants and recreational tourism activities (golf, hiking trails, bicycles ).
• 🌍 Saint-Joachim The main attractions are the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve and the Canyon of the Sainte-Anne River. Visitors can do many recreational and tourist activities there: hiking trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and nautical activities on the river.
• 🌍 Sault-au-Cochon This territory is exploited for silviculture, recreational tourism activities and the passage of the Charlevoix train at the foot of the cliff. The Sentier des caps de Charlevoix and its sub-trails are entirely developed in Sault-au-Cochon.
• 🌍 Saint-Tite-des-Caps Saint-Tite-des-Caps is a vacation and resort destination, thanks to its natural attractions near Quebec City. This rural and forest environment presents majestic landscapes on the Laurentians and the St. Lawrence River. The famous Sentiers des Caps attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year.
• 🌍 Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a tourist destination due to its reception capacity (lodging, camping, restaurants), its recreational and tourist activities (hiking trails, bicycles, spa, snowmobiles, mountain biking), its businesses and its historical attractions (basilica, museums).
• 🌍 Beaupré 2 eighteen-hole golf courses, a shopping centre, a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and dining rooms.