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Departure
Baie-Saint-Paul

Option 3 via Saint-Joachim
11 km

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Walking through one of the oldest villages in New France is an experience in itself.

In addition to the microclimate that envelops it and the lush vegetation that surrounds it, Saint-Joachim serves as a reminder of the history of the conquest, when ten defenders paid with their lives for resisting the English army and the church and the houses surrounding it were set ablaze. The rich decoration of the sanctuary in the present-day church seeks to help people forget this dark episode and highlights the prosperity of the fertile lands in times of peace. The walk along Avenue Royale toward Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is peaceful and inspiring.

Start

105 Route 362, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec G3Z 1R4
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Finish

10018 Royale Avenue, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
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Distance

11 KM

Route duration

DAY 1

Difficulty level

FROM STEEP
TO RATHER EASY

Elevation gain

95 M

Itinerary

OPTION 3:
Route for families and other walkers: From Baie-Saint-Paul to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré via Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency

First choice

  • Direct trip from Baie-Saint-Paul to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Transportation provided by INTERCAR: 909 Monseigneur-de-Laval Boulevard, Baie-Saint-Paul.
  • You can contact them at (418) 435-0101 for reservations and tickets, or at 1-800-806-2167 (toll-free in Canada and the U.S.; international calls are subject to charges), or visit their website: www.intercar.ca

BUS SCHEDULES

 

  • Stop at the IRVING Terminal in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
  • Behind the IRVING gas station, at the far end of the parking lot, a street on the left leads to the Basilica. Contact the Father in charge of accommodations for directions; otherwise, go to the reception desk at the ground-floor entrance of the Basilica, under the bell towers.

Second choice

  • From Baie-Saint-Paul to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré via Route des Carrières (Côte de La Miche) toward Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency.
  • If you need transportation to the intersection of Route QC-138 and Route Des Carrières (Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency), check with your lodging provider to see which mode of transportation to choose (taxi, minibus, etc.) and book their services.
  • Departure from Baie-Saint-Paul by chartered transportation (taxi/minibus): negotiate the price (48.5 km).
  • Take QC-138 West toward Québec from Route 362 West (Ambroise-Fafard Street and De la Lumière Street).
  • Take QC-138 West to Saint-Tite-des-Caps. (39 km, approximately 35 minutes)
  • After the village of Saint-Tite, continue on Route QC-138 West for 7.5 km.
  • As soon as you begin the long descent on QC-138 West, look for the Saint-Joachim exit on the left: that’s Route des Carrières. (2 km)
  • Turn left onto Route des Carrières.

 

Practical Tips

Plan for today's drive

  • Water, snack
  • Lunch.
  • Picnic tables in the park at Saint-Joachim City Hall

Planning for the Road Ahead

  • Water, snack
  • Optional lunch; grocery store along the way in Château-Richer.

Reservations must be made in advance

Route 3: For families and other hikers

Families and other hikers can take the road from Baie-Saint-Paul and…

  1. or take a bus directly to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré;
  2. Or go to the intersection of Route QC-138 and Route Des Carrières (Saint-Joachim-de-Beaupré) and walk toward Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (13 km). Take a taxi. (41.5 km)
  • Transportation by INTERCAR: 909 Monseigneur-de-Laval Boulevard. Baie-Saint-Paul. You can contact them at (418) 435-0101 for reservations and tickets, or at 1-800-806-2167 (toll-free in Canada and the U.S.; international calls may incur charges).
    Bus Schedule

Masses at St. Anne's Basilica

  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m. (Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament – crypt) / 11:30 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:30 a.m. (Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament – crypt) / 11:30 a.m. / 4:00 p.m.
  • Summer: 7:00 p.m., followed by a torchlight procession

Check the schedule on the Sanctuary’s website.

All schedules

Point of View

The village of Saint-Joachim

At the bottom of the hill on Route des Carrières, there’s a beautiful view of the village of Saint-Joachim.

Restaurants / Food

Saint Joachim

No food service, no restaurant.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Monastery

Meals are available at the monastery on weekdays (by arrangement with the Father in charge of hospitality).

Picnic tables are available on the grounds of the Basilica.

 

IGA (supermarket)

10505 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-2828

Super C, Shopping Center

101 Sainte-Anne Boulevard, #10516
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-3474

The Marie-Beaupré

110-9749 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-3446 (closes at 9 p.m.)

The Montagnais

9450 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-3681 (closes at 9 p.m.)

Saint-Hubert Express

9752 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-1234

Subway

9731 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-3299 (closes at 10 p.m.)

A & W

9675 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 702-1811 (closes at 10 p.m.)

McDonald’s

9781 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-8312

Dine-in or takeout – Delivery. Closes at 10 p.m.

Salvatoré Pizza

9272 Sainte-Anne Boulevard
, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 746-2222

Accommodations

La Belle Excuse Inn

48 Cap-Tourmente Road
Saint-Joachim, Quebec G0A 3X0
Tel. (418) 806-3987

Redemptorist Fathers’ Monastery Inn

Basilica of Saint Anne of Beaupré
10018 Royale Avenue
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec G0A 3C0
Tel. (418) 827-3781 (hotel manager: (418) 808-6870)

A welcome under the church steeples.

  • Amenities: private rooms, shared restrooms and showers
  • Please make a reservation for meals at the Monastery—except on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Overnight stay and meals: DON (donation in cash or by check)

Hotels and Motels

By quantity (at tourist rates)

Things to Do in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

HERITAGE AND CULTURE

St. Anne’s Basilica

Visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, its three chapels in the basement (except during services), and take a stroll through its gardens.

The Father in charge of hospitality is pleased to offer guests of the Monastery a guided tour of the Basilica.

SPIRITUALITY

Celebrations and Processions

The schedule of services (in several languages) is posted at the entrance to the shrine. During the novena and through the Feast of St. Anne (July 17–26) and the Feast of the Assumption (August 15), torchlight processions are held every evening.

An adoration chapel is available in the basement for quiet reflection.

NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS

A Stroll Along the Waterfront

You can walk to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré pier, which is a 15-minute walk (1 km) from the Basilica, and enjoy the view of the St. Lawrence River and the tip of Île d’Orléans.

LEISURE AND RELAXATION

Tourist and Religious Shops

On the shrine grounds, you’ll find the shrine shop, which carries a wide variety of religious items and books, and in the surrounding streets, there are a few tourist shops.

A Brief History of the Stopover Town

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

More than just a tourist attraction, the Basilica of Saint Anne of Beaupré is part of the Notre-Dame de Québec Pilgrimage Route and the North American “equivalent” of the Camino de Santiago (Kapoah), serving as a symbol of faith linked to its most ancient origins. It is a renowned place of prayer where so many visitors and pilgrims have recognized a sign of the Lord’s presence and the goodness of Saint Anne. Others experience the Church gathered together in a shared pilgrimage toward God, where families feel especially at home; this is the case for the Kapoah pilgrims and the Pilgrims — North American Kapoah.

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