Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade

The toponym of the municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade evokes the river and the homonymous seigneury that once covered the territory of the mouth of the Sainte-Anne river. The locality was founded in 1693.

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade is often referred to as the "Canadian Venice" because of the recreational and tourist activities on the Sainte-Anne river which includes many islands, bridges and canals. The lower course of this river is very busy in winter by tourists who fish for tomcods (known as "small channel fish"). This fishing is usually done by being sheltered in small heated cabins and operated by private outfitters. All of these huts form a seasonal village on ice. All of these huts form a seasonal village on ice. Outside the winter fishing seasons, these cabins are kept on the shore and moved to the ice of the river normally at the end of December; they are brought back to shore normally in early March.

The municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade is on the northwest shore of the St. Lawrence River, between the limite of Batiscan (at west) and the limit of Grondines-Deschambault (on the east side). Batiscan is opposite Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent which is on the south shore.

Throughout history, the confluence of the Sainte-Anne River served as a refuge for small boats in the event of high winds on the St. Lawrence River.

In the past, agriculture, forestry, fishing and transport were the engines of the local economy. The fishing industry has developed throughout history, particularly because of the Atlantic tomcod.

After the mid-20th century, vacationing took off considerably along the river and the Sainte-Anne river. Several second homes have become permanent residences.

In the 21st century, the economy of the village is focused on recreational and tourism activities (resorts, boating, fishing, swimming, marinas, docks), agriculture, local businesses and certain services. public.

• From Montreal (214 km (133 mi). Time: 2 hr 30 min. From Montreal, take highway 40 (north shore) heading east, to Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (exit 236); take route 159 (southbound) to the village of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade.
• From Quebec City (91 km (57 mi). Time: 1 hr 08 min. From Quebec City, take highway 40 westbound to Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (exit 236); take route 159 (southbound) to the village of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade.

• 🌍 Dépanneur Esso (Esso convenience store), 310, rue Lanaudière, ☏ +1 418-325-2188. Esso convenience store and gas station. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Borne de recharge pour véhicule électrique (Municipal terminal for electric vehicle), 196, rue Sainte-Anne. Battery charging station for electric vehicles. (updated Oct 2021)
• 🌍 Borne de recharge pour véhicule électrique (Electric vehicle terminal), 8, rue Marcotte. Battery charging station for electric vehicles. (updated Oct 2021)
• 🌍 Borne de recharge pour véhicule électrique (Electric vehicle terminal), 185, rue Principale. Battery charging station for electric vehicles. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Sacred circuit, 1000, rue Principale, Batiscan, ☏ +1 418-325-2475, tourisme@batiscan.ca. 4th Sunday in June to 3rd Sunday in August, W-Su, 10:00 to 17:00. This tourist circuit on the Chemin du Roy allows you to appreciate the religious heritage of three Catholic churches (Champlain, Batiscan and Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade), an old presbytery (Batiscan) and a unique crypt (Sainte-Anne- de-la-Pérade).Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade: Erected from 1855, over 14 years, the church of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade has exterior walls made of stones from Deschambault and transported to the corvée. It was finalized in 1869. The bell towers measure 110 feet. The distance from the floor to the top of the arch is 54 feet. The architecture of this church is similar to the Gothic style: pointed arches associated with the height of the place; the light appearance of the general architecture, and generous lighting provided by the large windows. Its architectural and grandiose elegance is similar to the style of the great cathedrals. The magnificent stained-glass windows from 1877, from France, characterize the symbols of Christianity. The large portico of the church has in its vault the granite statue of Saint Anne which stands 96 feet above the ground. One of the great treasures of the church is the statue of Saint Anne carved in oak from Belgium. Visitors can admire the Stations of the Cross, the old organ from 1902, the bells and interior renovations from 1951.Batiscan: church erected in 1866 reflecting a neo-Gothic architecture of great value. Visitors will appreciate the exuberant interior design: height of the chancel and the nave, the ribbed vault, the interior decoration, the interior reliefs. A large outdoor statue perched on a raised plinth and decorated with a magnificent flower arrangement on the ground, guards the front facade of the church. The Batiscan presbytery reflects a great history of the locality, with its objects, old furniture and architecture.Champlain: Champlain Church is an exceptional listed heritage building. During the interior visit, make use of digital technology (eg: tablet, smartphone) to view story sections in augmented reality. Discover the daily life of Champlain residents around 1908. By moving the tablet towards the vault, the woodwork, the works of painters and the stained-glass windows, visitors will discover the architectural and design secrets of this picturesque church. In addition, play "Halte là salle jerk" in augmented reality, helping the character Lucien the dog hauler to find dogs that have infiltrated the church... under the benches. Entrance to churches: free; entrance to the crypt of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade: $1.40 / person; admission to the Old Presbytery of Batiscan: $5 / person.. (updated Oct 2021)

• Six soccer fields, 1020, rue Principale. free. (updated Oct 2021)
• 🌍 Terrain de balle et terrain de baseball (Ball field and baseball field), 1000, rue Principale, tourisme@batiscan.ca. The Mustangs represent Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade in the rural baseball league of Mauricie. free. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Centre communautaire Charles-Henri Lapointe (Charles-Henri Lapointe Community Center), 100, rue de la Fabrique, ☏ +1 418-325-2841. free. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Centre récréatif Jean-Guy Houle (Jean-Guy Houle Recreation Center), 241, rue de l'Église, ☏ +1 819-840-0461. Main activity: offering sites, sports equipment and hall. (updated Oct 2021)
• 🌍 Aréna municipal (Municipal arena), 100, rue Gamelin, ☏ +1 819-840-0461, arena@sainteannedelaperade.net. Activities in arena. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Piscine municipale, 151, rue Gamelin, ☏ +1 418-325-2920, arena@sainteannedelaperade.net. 20 'X 60' size swimming pool. Supervised by qualified lifeguards. (updated Oct 2021)

Library

• 🌍 Bibliothèque Armand-Goulet, 100, rue de la Fabrique (front entrance to the large hall of the community centre (opposite the school)), ☏ +1 418-325-6666. The municipal library was founded in 1963. The sustainability of this library depends directly on the dedication of volunteers. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Manoir Dauth, 21, boulevard de Lanaudière, ☏ +1 418-325-3432, auberge@manoirdauth.com. This traditional guest house operating in a house built in 1842. Located by the river. between $20 and $40. (updated Mar 2018)
• 🌍 Auberge l'arrêt du temps, 965, boul. de Lanaudière, ☏ +1 418-325-3590, arretdutemps@globetrotter.net. (updated Oct 2021)
• 🌍 Gîte et café de la tour, 300, rue Sainte-Anne, ☏ +1 418-325-1746, giteetcafedelatour@gmail.com. (updated Oct 2021)

• 🌍 Camping Domaine Dev-Eau, 991 et 993, chemin Nobert, ☏ +1 418 576-8112. Camping 20 emplacements, 2 ou 3 services. Accès au Fleuve. (updated Dec 2021)