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Multifunctional path (cycling, pedestrian, skating) along the St. Lawrence River for 15 km; this cycle route is part of Route Verte 1. Throughout the route, this path offers views of the Pierre-Laporte and Québec bridges, Cap Diamant, Old Québec (and the fortifications), Château Frontenac, the towers of the Upper Town, the Old Port, Montmorency Falls and Île d’Orléans. At night, from the south shore, it offers views of the illuminated city of Québec. Cycling enthusiasts can also extend this route by making a loop on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River by taking the Québec Bridge, the Samuel-De-Champlain promenade and the Québec-Lévis ferry. Another option to extend the route is to take the Harlaka Trail to the east and join the Cycloroute de Bellechasse.
Saint-François-Xavier of Vieux-Lauzon Processional Chapel
Built in 1822.
Sainte-Anne du Vieux-Lauzon Processional Chapel
Built in 1789.
Neo-Gothic style residence built between 1882 and 1884 for Alphonse Desjardins, founder of the Desjardins credit unions, who lived there until his death in 1920, now serving as an interpretation centre. It housed the first credit union in Quebec. It is classified as a heritage building.
Louis Fréchette Birthplace
Birthplace of the poet Louis Fréchette built by his father between 1837 and 1841, combining the neoclassical style and the architecture of New England from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Quai Paquet is a 2,400 square-meter urban park located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, at the base of the Lévis cliff. Quai Paquet offers a panorama of the Château Frontenac and Québec City, day or night. Main attractions: its 169 water jets (up to 9 m high) in two architectural basins, its 172 LED lighting lamps, with its sound and light shows of the Fountain, music and dance shows, a view of the Loto-Québec fireworks, bike path, food trucks, service pavilion, and science festival. The site offers a varied and entertaining summer program.