Discover St-Jean-Port-Joli l'Islet
The municipality of St-Jean-Port-Joli in the Chaudière-Appalaches region is located between Quebec City and Rivière-du-Loup, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Stay in a cottage to enjoy this picturesque and creative village. St-Jean-Port-Joli is a must-see destination that occupies a place of its own in the Quebec cultural landscape. Walking in the village along the river, and near the marina, is the discovery of workshops, museums, galleries, and parks that reflect the importance of sculpture and crafts (ceramics, cabinet making, painting, jewelry, ironwork ...) in this beautiful region of Chaudière-Appalaches.
Nicknamed the mecca of sculpture, it is not surprising that St-Jean-Port-Joli offers a beautiful showcase for culture with its events that take place throughout the year: the Biennale de la sculpture (Sculpture Biennale), summer concerts, la Fête des chants de marins (Seafarers' Song Festival), the Fleuve-Espace-Danse, the Fête des neiges (Snowfest) with its International Snow Sculpture Event and the Violins d'automne.
Take the Built Heritage Trail to learn about the past and wealth of St-Jean-Port-Joli and its Museum of Living Memory. Meet producers who specialize in growing fruits, vegetables, and other table products such as maple products, bison, cheese, wines, honey, etc. Do not miss out on anything. Agritourism tour of St-Jean-Port-Joli "From farm to farm" to make beautiful supplies for your stay in a cottage in this region.
