Saint-Alban
Parc régional de Portneuf
Tucked into the heart of the Portneuf region, the Parc régional de Portneuf is a genuine natural gem that turns every winter into a spectacular playground for outdoor lovers. Among its most impressive features, the ice wall draws climbers of every level each season, from the curious in search of a thrill to seasoned climbing enthusiasts. This natural ice face, formed by water running down and freezing on the rock cliffs, offers a breathtaking setting where the frozen cascades glitter in the winter light. Beyond the wall, the park offers a vast network of trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, all in a preserved forest environment where the silence is broken only by the crunch of snow underfoot. A must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience the Quebec winter in all its splendour.
Portneuf
Miel & Co.
Born of a love story worthy of a modern fairy tale, Miel & Co. is a honey house in Portneuf, in the Capitale-Nationale region, founded by Christina Fortin-Ménard and David Lee Desrochers, who met during auditions for the show L'Amour est dans le pré. She, a specialist in agritourism, and he, a seasoned beekeeper, joined their passions to create a human-scale beekeeping business that today counts some 2,000 hives. Their mission goes well beyond producing honey: they want to demystify the fascinating world of bees and make the public aware of their vital role in our ecosystems. On site, visitors can explore the food shop and taste a broad range of products, from raw unpasteurized honey to flavoured honeys (truffle, smoked, spiced), along with pollen, propolis and their famous honey pumice soap. From June to September, a glass-walled hive lets you watch the bees at work, and guided tours are offered on weekends by reservation. L'Alvéole, their open-air country bistro, rounds out the experience with a good meal in a bucolic setting. An authentic and flavourful agritourism getaway not to be missed in Portneuf!
