Located 45 minutes from
Quebec City, the municipality of St-Raymond has on its territory 9 rivers and nearly 130 lakes. Several cottages are offered for rent in this beautiful area of Portneuf.
The Vallée du Bras-Nord is a must-see destination in this region. It offers 80 km of hiking and snowshoeing trails, 100 km of mountain bike trails, 17.5 km of down river in calm water. Whether by canoe or kayak, the descent into calm water is a popular family activity that has made the Valley famous. The landscapes are wild and you will find fine sand beaches and meanders. And if you do not already know, learn about fat bike, canyoning, via ferrata or off-piste skiing, all activities that are offered in the Valley. The ski resort St-Raymond is a beautiful family destination for downhill skiing, snowboarding and also for sliding on inner tubes. Another way to discover the beautiful landscapes of St-Raymond is to ride quad, dog sled or snowmobile. Moreover, you will find yourself at the starting point of a network of snowmobile trails of more than 1200 km!
In summer, many lakes await you for a nice swim or for fishing. The Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf bike shop offers 68 km of trails on the former railway right-of-way with its beautiful landscapes of mountains, lakes and rivers. Or stroll on horseback along paths lined with fields, rivers and forests. To visit also the two beautiful gardens FloreSsense and Grand Dukes. Many events take place during the year attracting more and more people from all over: the MEC Half Marathon, the Mud Fest for 4x4 enthusiasts, the Trans Vallée XC - a trail race for the most seasoned runners, the Wildside Enduro Sailor for enduro style mountain bikers, the North Arm Raid, the White Challenge - a winter relay race, the Nelson Race - a river kayak race, and the Azimut Raid.
