Côte-de-Beaupré (summer)
Quebec regionCapitale-Nationale
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Côte de BeaupréCanyon Ste-AnneChutes Montmorency

Côte-de-Beaupré (summer)

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The Côte-de-Beaupré is one of the oldest settled territories in North America. As early as 1626, Samuel de Champlain established a farm here to supply the town of Quebec. The territory was shaped by the Seigneurie de Beaupré, a major agricultural and religious driver of the 17th century. Several attractions are there to explore in this small MRC in the Capitale-Nationale region, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, between Quebec City and Charlevoix.

Practical information

Duration
Une demie-journée
Season
Août 2025
Getting around
Tesla
Accommodation
N-A

Itinerary

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Québec
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Canyon Sainte-Anne
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Québec

Canyon Ste-Anne

The Canyon Sainte-Anne is a spectacular natural site about 30 minutes east of Quebec City, near Beaupré, set in rock 1.2 billion years old. It is known above all for its 74-metre waterfall (higher than Niagara Falls) and its three suspension bridges, one of which stands 60 metres above the chasm.

Not to be missed :

AirCanyon: For thrill seekers, this attraction, the only one of its kind in a natural park in Canada, lets you fly over the chasm at 50 km/h, strapped into a motorized chair.

Chutes Montmorency

The Chutes Montmorency are a spectacular waterfall at the mouth of the Montmorency River, only 15 minutes from Quebec City. At 83 metres high, they top the famous Niagara Falls by 30 metres. Several walking trails and lookouts let you admire the falls from different angles. The high point is the suspension bridge that spans the crest of the falls, offering dizzying views and a real sense of the water's power. For the more active, a panoramic staircase of 487 steps runs along the cliff, letting you climb up or walk down on foot.

Highlights

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    Canyon Ste-Anne et le Air Canyon
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    Chutes Montmorency

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Chutes Montmorency higher than Niagara?
Yes, by 30 metres. The Chutes Montmorency are 83 metres high, against roughly 53 metres for Niagara Falls. They are far narrower and far less powerful in volume, but distinctly higher. They are only 15 minutes from Quebec City.
What is the AirCanyon?
An attraction unique in Canada within a natural park: strapped into a motorized chair, you fly over the chasm of the Canyon Sainte-Anne at 50 km/h. It is the highlight of the visit for thrill seekers, and it gives you a perspective on the falls you get from no other vantage point.
How many suspension bridges are there at the Canyon Sainte-Anne?
Three, one of which stands 60 metres above the chasm. The main waterfall is 74 metres, also higher than Niagara. The site is carved into rock 1.2 billion years old, about 30 minutes east of Quebec City, near Beaupré.
Do you have to climb the 487 steps at the Chutes Montmorency?
It is not compulsory, but the panoramic staircase runs along the cliff and offers vantage points you do not otherwise get. You can take it going up or coming down depending on your fitness. The high point is still the suspension bridge that spans the crest of the falls, with its dizzying views.
Can you do both sites in the same day?
Yes, easily, in a half-day. The Chutes Montmorency are 15 minutes from Quebec City and the Canyon Sainte-Anne 30 minutes further east, on the same road. It is a nature circuit that follows the Côte-de-Beaupré.
Why is the Côte-de-Beaupré historically important?
It is one of the oldest settled territories in North America. As early as 1626, Samuel de Champlain established a farm here to supply the town of Quebec. The territory was then shaped by the Seigneurie de Beaupré, a major agricultural and religious driver of the 17th century.

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