Canyon Sainte-Anne

Ce parc est tout simplement magnifique, j’en garde un merveilleux souvenir. Situé à un peu plus d’une heure environ de Québec, le canyon Sainte-​Anne est un enchantement pour les amoureux de la nature et de ses forces vives. Les chutes sont impressionnantes par leur rapidité, leurs forces mais aussi par leur hauteur.
J’ai apprécié le fait qu’elles soient encore dans leur cadre naturel, un écrin de verdure forestière où se mêlent joyeusement pins, sapins, sous-​bois, mousse et autres plantes et petits ruisseaux.
Si l’entrée est payante je n’ai pourtant pas boudé mon plaisir en suivant le parcours proposé qui vous emmèné de haut en bas ou de bas en haut des chutes. Plusieurs promontoires rythment l’excursion et multiplient les points de vue de sorte qu’on découvre toujours un nouveau paysage au cœur d’une végétation luxuriante et sauvage.
Deux ponts suspendus permettent la traversée de ces rapides et offrent un panorama rare et excitant au-​dessus des précipices (ceux qui ont le vertige peuvent s’abstenir).
Les accros à l’escalade et à la tyrolienne peuvent également s’en donner à cœur joie: 15 $ pour la tyrolienne mais je né connais pas les tarifs pour l’escalade.
Finalement, je dirai que la balade dure à peu près deux heures si on prend le temps de s’arrêter à chaque point de vue et que ça vaut vraiment le déplacement. J’y compte y retourner prochainement pour découvrir cet endroit magnifique avec les couleurs automnales.

Canyon St Anne has very well kept defined paved roads that visitors must follow. No off trail hiking or wandering here. That being said, walking over and around the waterfall canyon was absolutely magical. We were able to spot a few rainbows. Also the young tightrope walkers offered something to gaze upon at each of the overlook platforms. Compared to the Montmorency Falls visit, it is shorter but much more immersive in nature. We agreed that we did not mind the cost because the property and bridges were so well maintained for safety and cleanliness.

Lovely waterfall hike with plenty of lookout platforms for a little rest and pictures. About an hour and a quarter to go all the way down and up. Also pretty safe to take the kids at there is railing and fencing along the pathways of the canyon walk.

Barely half an hour east of Quebec City, this wonder of nature is a must-​stop for anyone even remotely close to the area.
The path circles the 1.2-billion-year-old canyon with several viewpoints, and suspension bridges taking you around and across the canyon, all at different heights, giving you breathtaking views after the others. The beautiful Ste-​Anne waterfall is impressive and loud, yet so calming to watch.
For a mere 13 $, you gain entrance to the basic visit around the path which you can do at your own rhythm. At a normal pace, it takes around 45 minutes to complete the visit. The site is very family accessible, and is suitable for children and elders alike. It’s absolutely not a wild trekking adventure. The path is very well maintained and totally safe.
For an additional fee, you can try the Via Ferrata courses along the cliffs as well as the huge zip lines across the canyon. Definitely must try that in a future visit. Unless suffering from a crippling fear of heights, I would absolutely recommend the visit to everyone.

Wow amazing so glad we did this we only walked trail around top and on the highest bridge did not go to lowest bridge there were 187 steps to go down and then up again, took advantage of viewpoints it was so beautiful breathtaking views

Although I don’t typically like privatized natural attractions, this one is actually quite well done. The trail and three bridges allow almost every possible vantage point of these spectacular falls, and the opportunity to zip-​line across or attempt the various via-​ferrata courses is tempting for the next visit.

Just about 20 min up from Parc de la Chute-​Montmorency (Montmorency Falls), Canyon Ste-​Anne is so much better and well worth the trip. Instead of a giant waterfall right by the highway, this is a narrower but longer and just as tall series of falls with gently sloping paths and a series of footbridges over the falls that takes you from the top, over the falls twice, and down to the bottom. It’s spectacular.
There’s also a zipline across the falls, and special tours down onto the rocks themselves for up-​close examination of the potholes. (We didn’t do either, but people seemed to be enjoying themselves.)

If you are looking for check out a park that is a short distance out away from the city, this is it. It’s about $ 12 Canadian per adult for admission but it goes to maintaining the grounds. There is free parking and you can bring your own food (picnic area). You start the tour at the very top and walk to the bottom and across a few bridges (which are pretty awesome). There are 170 or steps at the bottom that you will need to reclimb to decide to venture further down. Then you must make your way back to the top.

A thoroughly worthwhile drive outside of Quebec City, particularly if you have children.
There is an admission charge for this park, but it is worth it.
You can cover the entire path easily in one hour. The June scenery is beautiful. You should be prepared for some steep but perfectly safe climbs. This is not a wilderness experience. There is a snack bar & a souvenir shop.
Be sure to bring your camera.

This scenic place was a sight to see and experience. My fiancé and I were impressed by the sight of the this impressive waterfall and the water that hurled down through the canyon walls.
It was a fun and relatively easy hike that allowed us to cross a total of 3 suspension bridges. Each one of the suspension bridges was a different height over the water, and they all allowed for plenty of breathtaking sights and photo opportunities.
Canyon Sainte Anne is only about 35 to 40 minute drive outside of town. So, it is a sight and experience that is well worth the drive if you go to visit Quebec City.