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The beach at Jacques-Cartier Park is a natural gem lying at the tip of Sainte-Foy. Bordering the St. Lawrence River, it is surrounded by the Cap-Rouge nautical park, the Des Grèves trails and the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain boardwalk. This peaceful year-round haven is a delight for hikers, birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is also a coastal terrace.
2009 - 2020

A breath of fresh air for Québec City residents

Québec City reinvented itself in the 1980s, bringing its population a host of innovations. Arts and culture was booming, with the inauguration of the Musée de la Civilisation and the Gabrielle-Roy and Claire-Martin municipal libraries. These years ushered in new urban spaces for residents’ use and enjoyment. Just think of Cartier-Brébeuf Park, which is still very popular today. Québec City also gained new international recognition thanks to its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This energy and momentum carried over through 1990s and even continues today.

The beach at Jacques-Cartier Park

Chantal Gagnon The beach at Jacques-Cartier Park is a natural gem lying at the tip of Sainte-Foy. Bordering the St. Lawrence River, it is surrounded by the Cap-Rouge nautical park, the Des Grèves trails and the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain boardwalk. This peaceful year-round haven is a delight for hikers, birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is also a coastal terrace.
Chronoscope Do you have any memories of this place? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Date: 2011-10-06