Enjoy Portneuf

Promenade-Fleuve takes you on a voyage of discovery along the Portneuf shoreline, where exceptional landscapes and natural areas transform with the ebb and flow of the tides. Spreading over the five municipalities along the St. Lawrence River, the Promenade offers 11 routes accessible at low tide on the tidelands, over some 20 km of distance. At the end of your adventure, you can explore the village centres with podcast tours of Portneuf’s shoreline.

Portneuf boasts a vast array of local products to tantalize your taste buds. From farm visits and U-picking to foodie festivals, market garden stands and local boutiques, visitors can discover treasures such as fine cheeses, wines, craft beers, fresh fruit and vegetables, chocolates, honey and much more. Portneuf’s gourmet restaurants, snack bars and microbreweries also showcase regional products in their succulent dishes. 

The region is a haven for proponents of buying local: every product reflects the commitment of Portneuf’s passionate producers and processors. As a quick option, you can get yourself some authentic, fresh produce directly from farms, farmers’ markets and local boutiques. As an invitation to relax and savour the moment, you can opt for a fine restaurant, where the quality of local ingredients is paramount. The experience of discovering tasty food and meeting with local producers will let you reconnect with the land while supporting the local economy in a charming setting.

Paddle your way through Portneuf on the Route Bleue! The region boasts 15 Canot-Kayak Québec-certified paddling trails on the St. Lawrence River, the Sainte-Anne River and four local lakes — all safe and perfect for solo, family or group activities. On the Sainte-Anne River, six routes stretch from Saint-Raymond to Parc naturel régional de Portneuf. Four other trails are available on the St. Lawrence River between Neuville and Grondines, with five more on the region’s lakes, for hours of canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding fun.

This summer, immerse yourself in a cultural experience where history meets modernity. Museums, interpretation centres and heritage churches offer a glimpse into the past, while local artists showcase their talents through exhibitions, art galleries and craft boutiques. Along the St. Lawrence River, the legendary Chemin du Roy (“King’s Road”) beckons you to explore some of Quebec’s most beautiful villages while learning about the region’s history and local products. A variety of festivals, exhibitions, symposia and events make for a rich cultural life, providing a unique experience in terms of music, visual arts and more.

Cyclists of all levels will find what they’re looking for in Portneuf! Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf is ideal for families and offers a pleasant, leisurely ride with its 68 km along a former railway line. Long-distance enthusiasts can explore Route verte 5 along the Chemin du Roy and spend the night at one of the many “Bienvenue cyclistes” accommodations available. To fully immerse yourself in the region, try out the Véloroute portneuvoise trail, which takes you inland between villages and picturesque landscapes, or head up to Vallée Bras-du-Nord, a top destination for mountain biking with hundreds of kilometres of trails for all levels.