Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre Travel Guide

Welcome to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre, QC, Quebec

The quaint village of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre exudes the sweet simple charm of yesteryear. Located at the junction of the St. Lawrence and the Sainte Anne River, the tiny settlement is only 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Quebec City. Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre is considered a major Roman Catholic place of pilgrimage and over a million people visit yearly to experience the main attraction, the spectacular Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. The church is known around the world for its healing powers and tremendous architecture. In fact, the church's entrance is framed by two pillars which hold racks of crutches, canes and braces, supposedly left behind by pilgrims cured by the basilica's powers. The grand building encompasses a chapel, museum, store and offers guided tours. Items purchased in the gift shop can also be blessed at the basilica. A short 6 km (4 mi) drive east of the village lies the Canyon Sainte-Anne, a steep sided gorge with an 80 m (262 ft) drop waterfall within the canyon. Spectacular views via three bridges are some factors that attract over 100,000 visitors to the site each year. Within the vicinity, visitors can enjoy a souvenir shop, restaurant, picnic areas and interpretive sites. The surrounding forest contains mythical characters carved in stone.