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Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier | Quebec

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Region:

Capitale-Nationale

Known For:

Jacques-Cartier National Park | Rivière Jacques-Cartier | Parc du Grand-Héron | Outdoor gateway

Best For:

Canoeing | Hiking | Paddleboarding | Cycling | Nature Access

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Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron

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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: […]

Église Sainte-Catherine

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You can see this church near the Jacques-Cartier River in most places in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier as a central – dominant – element. The parish records begin in 1832, the date of the appointment of the first resident priest. The canonical erection dates back to October 20, 1824. The parish was first named Saint-Patrice because of the […]

Cross on Jacques-Cartier River

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Don’t miss the cross installed on a rocky islet in the Jacques-Cartier River. Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, planted a cross on the Jacques Cartier River in 1534 to claim the territory for King Francis I of France. The original Cross of Gaspé was erected overlooking the bay of Gaspé, by the team of Jacques […]

Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf

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Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf Cycle Track Whether you are a road bike, hybrid bike or mountain bike enthusiast, discover the Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf cycling path, built on the 68-km former railway bed linking St-Gabriel de Valcartier to Rivière-à-Pierre. The majority of the path is surfaced in stone dust, offering a quality cycling surface which is widely appreciated. The bike trail […]

Club de golf du Lac St-Joseph

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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

Pizzéria Paquet Sainte-Catherine

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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

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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

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