Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
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Understand
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré stands in a rolling agricultural country, with the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains in the background. The first church was built by sailors, seeking protection against shipwrecks off Ile-Oeuf on their way upriver to Quebec City. Saint Anne is the patron saint of sailors.
Get in
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is usually visited as a day trip from Québec City; by road, follow Autoroute 440 then Route 138 downriver on the north shore. There are various tour buses which visit from the city.
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phone: +1-800-806-2167Two buses a day leave from Québec City (Sainte-Foy) at 09:45 and 18:00 en route to Baie Comeau. 25-minute trip, $18-27.
Get around
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Taxi Mont-Ste-Anne
phone: +1 418-827-5521
See
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Basilica of Saint Anne de Beaupré
phone: +1 418-827-3781address: 10018 Avenue RoyaleAn enormous church which is reputed to have healing powers similar to those of Lourdes. It has a copy of Michelangelo's statue, the Pietà (the original is in in Rome). The basilica is believed to be a place of miracles. One of the builders of the original church, Louis Guimont, helped build the church despite having severe scoliosis and needing the aid of a crutch. When the church was complete, he was able to walk independently. Many subsequent visitors who have prayed at the church have left their canes, crutches and walking aids behind as testament to their healing. The main wall at the entry into the basilica is completely covered with crutches.
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address: 10018 Royale AvenueA replica of the Holy Stairs that Jesus climbs to go before Pontius Pilate. Erected on a hillside, the Scala Santa was inaugurated in 1891. Also, statues and paintings recount the scene of the Ecce Homo (Pilate that presents Jesus to the crowd).
Convent of the RedemptoristinesIt once was home to nuns of the Redemptoristines order. The property has been purchased by a real-estate developer, who plans to redevelop it for funeral services.
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phone: +1 418-827-3992address: 9269 RoyaleMuseum, gallery and shop of wood sculpture.
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Chute Jean-Larose
address: Route 360, BeaupreWaterfalls. An easy 10-minute walk through the woods along the small river to the top of the waterfall area. About 350 steps take you down 250 m to the bottom of the waterfalls. There is lots of free parking on the residential streets of the subdivision across the highway.
Do
Canyon Sainte-AnneA steep walled gorge. A 74-m (243-ft) waterfall lies within the canyon. The canyon is accessible to visitors via footpaths and foot bridges. Three suspension foot bridges cross the canyon, including one 60 m (197 ft) above the river.
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phone: +1 418-826-2000address: 186 rang St-Julien, St-Férréol-les-NeigesSpa with Finnish sauna, hammam Turkish steam bath, private lake for swimming, nordic bath with waterfall, rain shower, relaxation solarium, two relaxation yurts, outdoor rest areas, exterior propane fireplace, three outdoor hot tubs, eleven massage rooms, exterior heated floor, indoor dining room. Nordic baths, massage therapy, facials and body treatments, health bistro, Aufguss Sauna.
Buy
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Centre Commercial Le Centre Sainte-Anne de Beaupré
phone: +1 418-827-5044address: 10516 Boulevard Sainte-AnneA baker's dozen of shops and services that will fulfill all of your shopping needs, as long as your shopping needs are very, very limited. -
Boutique le Temps s’Arrête
phone: +1 418-702-1300address: 9989 Avenue RoyaleAntiques and flea market.
Eat
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phone: +1 418-827-3446address: 9749 Blvd Ste-AnneBurgers, pizza, ribs, chicken, pastas.
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Thai-Cite Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre
phone: +1 418-827-3223address: 9652, Boul Sainte-AnneVietnamese and Cambodian. -
O peche mignon
phone: +1 418-931-5985address: 9954 Royale AvenueDiner. -
phone: +1 418-824-4478address: 8790, avenue RoyaleFrench and regional cuisine, seafood, salad, pizza, pasta, breakfast.
Drink
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phone: +1 418-702-1128address: 9430 Boulevard Sainte-Anne16 beers available in tasting glasses or full pints. Appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas.
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Bar Chez Charlie
phone: +1 418-827-5837address: 9650 Ste-Anne Blvd
Sleep
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phone: +1 418-827-1570address: 9800 Boulevard Ste-AnneTV, microwave, Wi-Fi, Q Corner Café.
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phone: +1 418-827-5211address: 500, Boul du Beau-PreA nice hotel at the base of Mont-Sainte-Anne.
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phone: +1 418-702-1354address: 9341 Boul Sainte-AnneFree Wi-Fi, cable television, coffee/tea maker, toiletries, air conditioning.
Go next
- Montmorency Falls
- Île d'Orléans
- Mont Sainte Anne ski resort
- Québec City