Portneuf
Around Portneuf
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Portneuf
Where rivers and maples meet
Deep forest greenRiver blueHarvest amber
Bienvenue dans Portneuf! Whether you're here for the maple season, the river, or just the quiet countryside, you'll find a warm community that loves the outdoors. Grab a coffee, say hello, and let's talk about the weather and the fishing.
Clubs for Portneuf
No clubs for Portneuf yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Portneuf. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.
Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Portneuf. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier Glacial valley with hiking, canoeing, and wildlife.
- Parc régional de Portneuf Lakes, trails, and camping in the heart of the region.
- Rivière Jacques-Cartier Scenic river for fishing, kayaking, and riverside walks.
- Église de Saint-Raymond Heritage church with distinctive architecture.
- Outdoors Hiking in Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
- Outdoors Canoeing on the Rivière Jacques-Cartier
- With kids Visiting sugar shacks during sugaring-off season
- With kids Exploring the Parc régional de Portneuf
- Evenings Local taverns with live music
- Evenings Sugar shack evening dinners
- Locals love Sugar shacks (cabane à sucre)
- Locals love Fromageries (cheese factories)
Through the year
- Fête nationale de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste June Community bonfires, music, and celebrations on June 24.
Portneuf has a classic Quebec climate: long, snowy winters and warm, short summers. The best time to be out is from May to October. Best: Late spring through fall is ideal for being outdoors.
Getaways
- Québec City Historic old town, museums, and restaurants.
- Trois-Rivières Riverfront, cultural events, and old city charm.
- Shawinigan La Cité de l'énergie and Mauricie attractions.
- Mékinac Wilder landscapes, lakes, and outdoor adventures.
Local flavour
Rooting for Quebec Remparts (QMJHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Tourtière Meat pie
- Cretons Pork spread
- Tarte au sucre Sugar pie
- Poutine Quebec-wide favourite
- Maple syrup products From local sugar shacks
- Local cheeses From regional fromageries
Where people go
- Sugar shacks (cabane à sucre) Maple syrup season
- Dairy farms Agricultural heart
- Maple groves Autumn colours
- Riverfronts Jacques-Cartier and St. Lawrence
- Historic parish churches Catholic heritage
- Fromageries (cheese factories) Local cheese making
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Nearby
Every areaMékinacQuebecWhere the maple runs and the river singsHaute-MauricieQuebecWhere the river runs deep and the forest never ends.ShawiniganQuebecWhere the river powers the heart of QuebecQuébec CityQuebecOld-world charm on the St. LawrenceTrois-RivièresQuebecWhere rivers meet and maple flowsLotbinièreQuebecWhere the river meets the fields, and maple runs deep.VictoriavilleQuebecWhere the forest singsSainte-MarieQuebecThe friendly heart of the Beauce
Rural Portneuf and La Jacques-Cartier, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.