TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron provides a fun summer and winter activity for locals and tourists.
In winter, they offer hockey ricks, an ice trail, and a cross-country ski trail. Unfortunately, if you are not a resident, you have to pay a small fee for a day pass.
In Summer, enjoy water and trails!
Photos: Google Maps, Josianne Bonneville, Léandre Sévigny
Arbraska Duchesnay provides exciting treetop courses. The best part? It has an unparalleled view of Lac Saint-Joseph. You can enjoy a 304-metre zip line.
Their course is designed to be enjoyable for all ages, making it a perfect family activity. Check them out if you are in the area, as it is lots of fun!
Beautiful church to discover. Magnificent decor near the Jacques Cartier River and amenities worth seeing around the church.
Photo: Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez — Travail personnel, CC0
Hôtel de Glace is North America’s first and only true ice hotel. It is located in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, 20 minutes drive from Sainte-Catherine.
With its majestic vaults of snow, ice sculptures and dreamy rooms, the only Ice Hotel in America is transformed every winter to amaze you. Let yourself be transported by the magic of this ephemeral work of art, and treat yourself to an unforgettable winter experience.
The Hôtel de Glace welcomes you for an overnight stay to make you live a luxury Nordic adventure.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/VillageVacancesValcartier
Club de golf du Lac St-Joseph was founded in 1953. Initially, it was a private club, but now it is open to the public.
Aside from golfing, the club has a restaurant and store where you can purchase golfing equipment.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/clubdegolfdulacstjoseph
Station Duchesnay is a hotel perfect for nature getaways and weekend trips.
The best part is that it is located on the edge of Lake Saint Joseph, providing its guests with a beautiful view. They also offer attractions such as cross-country skiing, hiking, water, and guided activities. Be sure to stay there if you are in the area!
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/duchesnay; Mathieu Nivelles, CC BY 2.0
Pêche sur Glace Duchesnay is a fishing charter that is the perfect place for families and friends. It is also open during the winter for ice fishing.
Grab your fishing rod and enjoy some quality time with family and friends while fishing!
Pizzéria Paquet Sainte-Catherine is a well-loved restaurant in the community. They offer family dining rooms and the open to take out and have your food delivered. Their menu includes pizzas, salads, smoked meat, B.B.Q., and much more.
If you are in the area, drop by to have your taste buds blown away!
Photo: https://pizzeriapaquet.com/
Sushi Nagano Ste-Catherine offers dine-in and takeout options. On their menu, there are staters, sushi-pizza, spring rolls, soups, Thai coconut, Sashimi, Tarter, Tempura, and much more. They are known to have fresh ingredients and amazing-tasting food.
Photo: Google Street View
