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ÎLE D’ORLÉANS
Complete tour: approximately 67 km.
Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
1,571 inhabitants
Île-d’Orléans Heritage Site
The historical borough of Île-d’Orléans
encompasses the entire island, which is
approximately 34 km (20½ miles) by 8 km
(4½ miles). Strong cultural presence in this
rural area. Eighteen of the roughly
3,600 buildings on the island are
designated historical monuments.
Sainte-Pétronille
1,013 inhabitants
Vignoble Ste-Pétronille
1A, chemin du Bout-de-l’Île, Sainte-Pétronille
418-828-9554 www.vignoblesp.com
Located just after the bridge linking Île d’Orléans
to the mainland, across from the Montmorency Falls.
Admire the stunning landscape in which our vineyard
figures most prominently. Boutique-bistro, picnic
area, outdoor terrace and free wine tasting will ensure
you have an enjoyable visit. Red, white and rosé
wines, grape mistelle and ice wine are vinified onsite.
Groups welcome. Hours: May to October, open daily.
November to April, upon reservation only.
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Forge à Pique-Assaut,
Forge ECONOMUSEUM® 0
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2200, chemin Royal, Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-9300 www.forge-pique-assaut.com
This smithy is a member of the ECONOMUSEUM®
network. Explore the universe of Guy Bel, a smith who
has been using traditional metalworking techniques
for 40 years. The gift shop onsite has an impressive
collection of Mr. Bel’s creations. By visiting the
interpretation centre, you can learn about the
technical challenges facing this craftsman and the
importance of preserving this little-practised trade.
Hours: daily, June to September. Call us for low
season hours. Iron smithing demonstration
for groups of 20 or more upon reservation.
Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent 0
3$
120, chemin de la Chalouperie,
Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-9672 • 418-828-9673 in season
www.parcmaritime.ca
Learn about the region’s maritime history at this
former Saint-Laurent shipyard and now designated
heritage site. Take a guided tour of the Godbout
Photo credit: Sébastien Larose
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Saint-Joachim
CÔTE-DE-BEAUPRÉ
JACQUES-CARTIER
Stoneham-etTewkesbury
Château-Richer
Lac-Delage
c-Saint-Joseph
Saint-Gabrielde-Valcartier
Fossambaultsur-le-Lac
ergent
Sainte-Annede-Beaupré
Sainte-Brigittede-Laval
Lac-Beauport
Beaupré
Saint-François
Sainte-Famille
ÎLE D'ORLÉANS
L'AngeGardien
Saint-Jean
Boischatel Saint-Pierre
Shannon
Saint-Laurent
Sainte-Pétronille
Ste-Catherine-dea-Jacques-Cartier
Pont-Rouge
L’AncienneLorette
QUÉBEC
Lévis
Saint-Augustinde-Desmaures
Chalouperie to see how a flat-bottomed schooner,
once a familiar sight on the river, was built. Charming
natural setting with a picnic area and direct access
to the St. Lawrence River. Participate in a workshop
on boating knots or on the types of wood used for
shipbuilding. Hours: June to October. [ Ad p. 63 ]
Saint-Jean-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
940 inhabitants
Saint-François-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
511 inhabitants
La Seigneurie de l’Île d’Orléans 0
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Sainte-Famille
824 inhabitants
Les Fromages de l’isle d’Orléans 0
4696, chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille
418-829-0177 www.fromagesdelisledorleans.com
Try the first type of cheese made on the continent,
but now only made on Île d’Orléans. Prepared with
a recipe brought by early New France settlers. Staff
in period costume. Try cheese made on the island or
elsewhere in Québec on our covered terrace. At the
onsite shop, you will also find an impressive variety
of local products. Hours: daily, from early June to
mid-October.
400, chemin Royal, Saint-François-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-829-0476 www.seigneurieiledorleans.com
Visit the magnificent La Seigneurie gardens, which
consist of a lavender garden with 75,000 plants, the
garden of sensory delight, the fruit garden, the shady
garden, the Japanese garden and the Aboriginal
garden. La Seigneurie is actually the dream of one
woman—Nancy Corriveau—brought to life. Her greatest
pleasure is watching flowers and children blossom
and grow. Her greatest wish is that her six children
will one day take over her gardens. Hours: Seigneurie
gardens: May to October, flexible hours. Best to book
in advance for guided tours. Lavender fields: July 1 to
July 21, daily. During low season, upon reservation.
Photo credit: Catapulte Design
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To learn more about the religious heritage
of Île d’Orleans, order the brochure
“Île d’Orleans: Of fertile and timeless
passions!”
www.tourisme.iledorleans.com/en
Maison de nos Aïeux / Maison Drouin
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3907, chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille
418-829-0330 www.fondationfrancoislamy.org
At the Maison de nos Aïeux and the Maison Drouin,
return on the tracks of the pioneers which built the
Île d’Orléans. The Maison Drouin is a heritage gem of
the island. This house built in 1730 is a typical house
of New France which protected its authenticity there.
Discover the history of the 300 families descending
from the original French colonists at the Maison de
nos Aïeux with a multitude of information on the
genealogy of this island. Hours: Maison Drouin: June
to October. Maison de nos Aïeux: open year-round.
Vignoble Domaine de la source
à Marguerite
3788, chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille
418-952-6277 www.domainemarguerite.com
Nice 62-hectare estate with a winery, vineyard and
orchard on a site by the St. Lawrence River that has a
great view of the Laurentians and Mount Sainte-Anne.
Wine and liqueur produced onsite from the fruit we
grow. Ice wine and cider; red and rosé wine; port;
fruit liqueur; aperitifs and digestifs. Our gift shop sells
local foodstuffs and original gifts. Patio, picnic area
and orchard where you pick your own fruit. Guided
tours upon reservation. Hours: May to October, open
daily. November to April, Saturday and Sunday,
Monday to Thursday upon reservation. Christmas: daily.
Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
1,805 inhabitants
Domaine Steinbach
Cidrerie et Relais gourmand 0
2205, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-0000 www.domainesteinbach.com
Ice cider, pâté, terrines and duck confit are all part of
the Domaine culinary experience. This agritouristic
site has a multimedia interpretation centre and a
bistro with a terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence
River. Bistro menu features local foodstuffs and
culinary delights. If you wish, we can mail your
purchases to anywhere in the world. Air conditioning.
Petting zoo. Hours: open daily from February to
December. Open outside regular business hours
upon request. Reservations required for groups.
Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau
2200, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-9316 www.cidreriebilodeau.qc.ca
The Bilodeau family invites you to visit its shop
decorated in a country-style theme to sample ice
cider, mistelle and cider apéritif. Multiple Nations’
Cup winner. A range of products made onsite,
including apple butter, apple must, onion confit,
vinaigrette and apple pie. Petting zoo. Guided tours
upon reservation (minimum 10 people).
Hours: January to May on variable hours. [ Ad p. 63 ]
Auberge Motel à la Malbaie
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Photo credits: Jean-Guy Lavoie ; Camirand
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Vignoble de l’Isle de Bacchus
1071, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-9562 www.isledebacchus.com
The vineyard is located on the outskirts of the village
of Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans. We produce red,
white, and rosé wines. Wine cellar and wine tasting.
Typically European. Stainless steel vats used for
fermentation, American oak casks for aging.
New product: ice wine. Guided tours.
Hours: May to December, daily. Winter: weekends.
Cassis Monna & filles
721, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-2525 www.cassismonna.com
The blackcurrants grown at Cassis Monna & filles are
used to make this economuseum®’s internationally
renowned liqueurs, crème de cassis and port. Tastings
are held in the vaulted wine cellar. Many regional
delicacies can be found at this site, located on the
other side of the bridge leading to Île d’Orléans, a
bucolic isle in the St. Lawrence River. You can visit
the interpretation centre. Provincial tourism award
winner. Hours: open daily from May to December.
Hours vary for the rest of the year. [ Ad p. 63 ]
Espace Félix-Leclerc
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682, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
418-828-1682 www.felixleclerc.com
Interpretation and educational activities are held
at Espace Félix-Leclerc, a cultural centre that pays
homage to the Québécois singer and poet for whom
it is named. Workshops for elementary and high
school students upon reservation. Café with an
open stage gives established performers and
emerging talent the opportunity to hone their
craft before a live audience. Two and a half
kilometre (1.5 mi.) footpath leads down to the
St. Lawrence. Hours: open year-round, daily.
Your island tour ends
with your passage through
Saint-Pierre, the last enjoyable
stop during your trip.
Photo credits: OTQ ; Catapulte Design ; Camirand ;
Catapulte Design
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