Saint-Joachim

The Sainte-Anne canyon is on the border of Saint-Joachim and Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges. It all started 1.2 billion years ago (Precambrian era) with the formation of the rock of the walls and the bottom of the canyon which are part of the Canadian Shield. It was during the melting of an ice cap 75,000 years ago that the current Quebec hydrographic network was formed (St. Lawrence River, Île d'Orléans, Îles de la Madeleine and the rivers known today) as well as the Canyon as we can see it today.
This extraordinary natural site has been accessible to the general public since 1973, but Indigenous peoples used to frequent the site. The waterfall was painted by the famous Cornelius Kreighoff and described by the American ecologist and philosopher H.D. Thoreau.
Easy-to-access family footpaths allow you to enter the spectacular canyon carved out by the imposing 74 m fall which constantly rumbles between the rocky walls of the gorges. Visitors cross 3 suspension bridges… including one 60 m high! One of the largest giant's pot in Quebec (15 m in diameter) is visible as well as several waterfalls when you are at the bottom of the Canyon.
The exceptional beauty of the site has often been recognized, both in Quebec (recipient of 3 Grands Prix du tourisme) and in Canada (national winner Attractions Canada). When John Travolta came to shoot his film Battlefield Earth in Montreal, several scenes were shot in Charlevoix and at Canyon Sainte-Anne.
"Roc-ambolesque" family games allow young people and their parents to have fun by decoding riddles and legends in a section of the park different from that which allows the visit of the site.
For adventurers and thrill-seekers, it is possible to do vias ferrata, abseiling and zip-lining in the gorges of the Canyon. In fact, the Via des Marmites was the first via installed in Quebec. The concept is imported from Europe by well-known Quebec adventurer François-Guy Thivièrge.
For people who have difficulty walking, it is possible to take advantage of a shuttle service that runs along the entire North Rim of the Canyon and provides access to 2 of the 3 suspension bridges.
On site, the main building offers a snack service and a pleasant terrace. There are also 2 wooded picnic areas, one of which is directly by the river.

The Cap Tourmente NWA is a wildlife reserve in Saint-Joachim and Sault-au-Cochon. The international fame of this protected area is particularly derived from the awe-inspiring displays of tens of thousands of greater snow geese during their biannual migratory gatherings. In spectacle in the reserve, they fly away in clouds or form large webs of white dots floating on the waters of the river. Located near Quebec City, this reserve offers visitors a special cachet of observation of fauna, flora and nature in every season.

Place of worship of Catholic denomination.

This 10-km Archéo-Vision circuit allows visitors to explore the arteries of the municipality of Saint-Joachim to discover snippets of the great history of Saint-Joachim and the Cap-Tourmente region. Interpretation panels throughout the village reveal to visitors the local archaeological richness over more than 350 years of history. Archaeologists have unearthed artifacts that provide insight into the lifestyles of our ancestors. The starting point for this circuit is at the central sign, rue de l'Eglise. This hike can be done on foot, by bike or by car, from the end of April to the end of October.

As part of the Regroupement des Intervenants culturel de la CBD, local artists offer a tourist circuit comprising 28 stations, between Boischatel and Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, linked to various forms of art, meeting the creators in their respective workshops. and to visit exhibition sites and interpretation sites. This circuit concerns as much professional artists in current, traditional arts or crafts; it also includes a visit to an economuseum, a museum, a library, interpretation centres, art galleries or distribution partners. The creators' circuit website displays the map of La Côte-de-Beaupré and the 28 recommended resorts.

Heritage, cultural and nature trail. Departing from Quebec, this route takes place on the Côte-de-Beaupré. In Boischatel, visitors can stop to see the Vézina, Jacob and Pageau ancestral homes, as well as the Manoir de Charleville. Opposite, the river offers a panorama full of life: passing boats, pleasure craft, fog, and clouds.

Visitors can independently experience the cultural and touristic experiences of La Côte-de-Beaupré through a podcast (French and English). This guided tour of 80 km is made up of 16 places, and includes two stops per municipality. At each place visited, participants listen to relevant themes related to the municipality and the territory. Participants must download the podcast before starting the circuit to discover the Côte-de-Beaupré.

Annual festival during the snow geese stopover period in Saint-Joachim.