Scenery & Nature

Ancestral Park

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 07:08
Photo Credit: Stock.xchng

Ancestral Park is located on Île d'Orléans next to The House of our Forefathers and is a publicly accessible green space dedicated to the original families of the island.

Isle-aux-Coudres

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 06:49
Photo Credit: davidmartinpro

Discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1535, L’Isle-aux-Coudres is a paradise on earth and a premiere destination for tourists in the region. The island offers a variety of activities including cycling, hiking, beaches, playgrounds, cruising, and summer theater. Renowned for it's breathtaking landscapes, Isle-aux-Coudres can be explored by cycle, car, or by foot.

Île d'Orléans

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 21:40
Photo Credit: Jean-David et Anne-Laure

Île d'Orléans is recognized as being the single most important district in Quebec due to it's fertile soil and rich architectural treasures. Located just 5km down river from Quebec City, Île d'Orléans is home to over 7,000 people who to this day, retain the island's traditional rural way of life.

Grosse-Île

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 09:17
Photo Credit: percyhanna

Grosse Île in an island located in the St. Lawrence River that was once a quarantine station for the Port of Québec between 1832 and 1937. Grosse Île was the primary entry point for immigrants migrating to Canada.

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