Road Trip Quebec City to Donnacona → Cap-Santé – The Quiet North Shore

Québec Cap-Santé
55
km
0h48
drive
All seasons
season

The Itinerary

Route 138 West from Quebec City follows the north shore of the St. Lawrence through a succession of villages that have preserved their old character. Donnacona, a former paper mill town, and Cap-Santé with its exceptional heritage site are the key stops.

Cap-Santé is one of Quebec's best-preserved villages: its 18th-century village core, church, cemetery and stone houses form a unique architectural ensemble. The view of the St. Lawrence from the cemetery is one of Quebec's finest.

Points of Interest

  • Cap-Santé – Site patrimonial
    Noyau villageois du XVIIIe siècle, un des mieux préservés du Québec.
  • Vue du cimetière de Cap-Santé
    Panorama exceptionnel sur le Saint-Laurent et la rive sud.
  • Rivière Jacques-Cartier
    Pêche au saumon et kayak près de Donnacona.
  • Neuville
    Village de briquetiers, maisons en brique rouge uniques.
Practical info
  • Departure Québec
  • Destination Cap-Santé
  • Distance 55 km
  • Duration 0h48
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season All seasons

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