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Since 1938, the event has taken place every year at the beginning of July over a three-day period in the heart of the city on Bay Saint-Francois. The regatta is an international hydroplane boat race, where the hydroplanes (planes without wings) can achieve speeds of up to 225 km/h. Attracting over 130,000 visitors per year, it is a great weekend of thrilling hydroplane races, dinners, parties, outdoor concerts featuring renowned Quebec artists. It is capped off by a fireworks show.
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Marina du Vieux canal au centre-ville
The marina of the Old Canal has a capacity of 400 boats at the quay. Its bucolic bay opens onto the majestic Lake Saint-François which is crossed by the St. Lawrence River. Visitors can take advantage of the urban promenade along the Old Canal, its Delpha-Sauvé park, its shore cycle network, the commercial streets of the city center, gourmet restaurants as well as admire the old built and well-restored heritage. This marina also offers a boat launch and a pleasure craft rental service.
This bucolic park includes an outdoor aquatic complex, its beach in a natural environment, the Jacques-Cartier cross, the wharf of the Valleyfield kayak club, and a variety of major shows and cultural events.
Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte Cécile
Built in 1934, the Basilica-Cathedral is known as one of the most beautiful Gothic Revival buildings in North America. There are religious celebrations every day.
It covers the economic and cultural history of the region.
It features Canada’s first lock canal and the remains of a fort. With a history spanning 7,000 years, the site was a portage and encampment location used by First Nations people to avoid the rapids, a military fortification, and a canal that opened the way for commercial shipping.
Club de Golf de Valleyfield
This golf club has a pro shop and a bistro. The club offers tournament organization for groups.