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Best Mont-Sainte-Anne summer activities
Mountain biking
Mont-Sainte-Anne is internationally recognized as a destination for mountain biking. What sets the mountain apart is the variety of trails offered, which welcome both seasoned experts and beginner families.
- Cross-country: It’s the perfect fusion of an endurance event, an adventure circuit and a technical challenge! Discover more than 125 km of trails through the forests. The variety of trails allows you to ride in the mountains at your own pace or challenge you with steep rocks and drops.
- Downhill: Internationally renowned, the network of downhill trails meets all needs: from adrenaline, steep turns, rejuvenating in nature, etc. It offers you 40 km of downhill and freeride trails. You will find internationally recognized technical trails, but also well-developed routes, accessible to beginners and families.
Hiking at Canyon Sainte-Anne
Take a total immersion in the forest at Canyon Sainte-Anne. A hike in the Canyon Sainte-Anne Canyon is the perfect opportunity to discover the majestic 74-meter waterfall and its canyon carved out of the 1.2 billion-year-old rock. Take the opportunity to cross the 3 suspension bridges, one of which is 60 meters high. The canyon has accessible and safe trails for young and old people alike.
Coming with your family? Enhance your family outing!
Canyon Sainte-Anne offers you various activities for families:
- Challenge the spirits of the forest to the “ROCAmbolesque” rally animated by puzzles, games and enchanted stories.
- Help the Petraminis find the colors of the rainbow shattered by the giants, a virtual quest you can do along the way.
- Discover the giant pots and the waterfalls of the mini-canyon.
Are you a thrill-seeker? You are in the right place!
The ‘’Project Vertical’’ – Via Ferrata at Canyon Sainte-Anne is made for you:
Located in Beaupré, Projet Vertical is the only summer and winter Via Ferrata! Abseiling, Nepalese bridge, zip line… there are activities for all tastes. At 50 km/h and 90 meters above the ground, you will be astounded by the impressive view before you. With family, friends or your significant other, Projet Vertical promises you an unforgettable adventure!
Golf
At the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne, come and enjoy one of the most beautiful golf challenges in Quebec, The Golf Grand Vallon. This large land with a hilly course is classified 4 stars and still maintains its historical reputation.
Just 30 minutes from Quebec, Le Grand Vallon spreads out its alleys at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne for a breathtaking panorama. Along its 6,618 yards, the Grand Vallon is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in Quebec.
Want to try this extraordinary experience? Discover our golf packages!
Camping
Whether for a weekend or for the season, come and enjoy a green and peaceful environment at Camping Mont Sainte-Anne. Only 7km from the alpine ski resort, the campsite offers large pitches, shaded or open, a lake where it is good to cool off and many activities on the site and nearby.
Basilica of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré
The Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica is a must-see in Mont-Sainte-Anne. This basilica has been designated as one of Canada’s five national shrines, and is an important place of pilgrimage where more than one and a half million visitors come each year to express their devotion to Sainte Anne.
Best Mont Sainte-Anne winter activities
Ski
Mont-Sainte-Anne enjoys an unfailing reputation thanks to its exceptional terrain, variety of trails and authentic personality. The mountain offers extraordinary sliding conditions and ski slopes spread over the 3 faces of the mountain.
Boarders and skiers of all levels will find the slopes they are looking for. More seasoned and skilled athletes also benefit from a large, expert-level field. Whatever you are looking for, the slopes of Mont Sainte-Anne will satisfy you! Beginners will be able to experience the trails specially designed for them and enjoy the panorama of the St. Lawrence River.
The Mont-Sainte-Anne ski center is home to the #1 cross-country ski center in Canada, but also an alpine ski resort located just 7 km from the center. A cross-country ski trail connects the resorts, allowing cross-country skiers to start their day at the foot of the mountain. You will have before you the most varied trails in Canada, with 224 km of marked trails. An exceptional network of trails of 191 km for skating, 465 acres of land by day and 17 lighted trails in the evening. Mont-Sainte-Anne is the ideal destination to enjoy the pleasures of winter.
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Winter bike (Fat bike)
The fat bike is a derivative of the mountain bike that is mounted on large tires, allowing cyclists to ride all winter long on snow-covered trails. Mont-Sainte-Anne offers 20 km of winter bike trails that will satisfy cyclists of all levels.
Spa and relaxation
Want to relax in a warm space and find your peace of mind? The Mont Sainte-Anne spa is a must for everyone.
A varied range of beauty and body treatments and massages are available to you. Enjoy the proximity to nature, get some fresh air, exercise and let yourself be pampered by specialists.
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Mont-Sainte-Anne Gallery
Want to enjoy your day while staying warm? The Mont-Sainte-Anne art gallery is sure to charm you. On Route 360, between Quebec City and Baie-Saint-Paul, this art gallery, located in a pleasant and captivating setting, will enchant you with its beautiful paintings and sculptures. You can admire a selection of sculptures and works by Canadian and international artists.