The river ahead.
A region to discover.
Walks, local food, family outings and rainy-day ideas. Check opening hours and current prices with each business before heading out.
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Our favourite places around Cap-Saint-Ignace, all here for your stay.
The river ahead.
Nature and open spaces
The river in front, the Appalachians behind
Parc régional des Appalaches
130 km of maintained trails: easy family routes or steeper climbs to the summits, with panoramic views.
Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial
A former quarantine station brought to life by period characters (1832 to 1937). The boat leaves from Berthier-sur-Mer, 20 minutes from here.
Quai de Berthier-sur-Mer, QC
The best-kept secret in the region.
Isle-aux-Grues archipelago
Ancestral houses, sea breeze, sunsets and birdwatching. The ferry leaves from Montmagny.
Quai de Montmagny, QC
Snow goose watching
In spring and fall, tens of thousands of geese stop here. The show happens right in front of the chalet.
Best time: early morning, at low tide.
Thousand little auks cruise
Vertiginous dives and plunges offshore. Check with the operator for current rates and schedules.
Montmagny basin and falls
From the Place des Migrations trail, stairs lead down to a natural beach: rest, birdwatching, feet in the water.
Place des Migrations, Montmagny, QC
Cycling and outdoors
With the river as a backdrop
La Route verte along the river
The path follows the St. Lawrence for several kilometres, with beautiful viewpoints all along.
Chemin des Pionniers, Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC
Electric bike rental
Available at the Cap-Saint-Ignace tourist information office. Contact the office for current rates and availability.
Bureau d'information touristique, Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC
Bergerie des Petites Laineuses
Pierre-Alexandre, Stéphanie and their Dorset sheep. Farm shop, and a path that leads down to the river.
Check their schedule online before heading out.
Local flavours
Producers, tables and terraces of the Côte-du-Sud
Terraces, microbreweries and restaurants
Microbrasserie Côte-du-Sud
Fifteen taps and a remarkable beer selection, in Montmagny. About a 10-minute drive.
Montmagny, QC
Bistro Au coin du monde
In the heart of Old Montmagny. Warm and refined, chic and relaxed at once.
Vieux-Montmagny, QC
La Fée des Glaces
Gelato and frozen treats, overlooking the Montmagny falls and the islands.
Montmagny, QC
Babel Café
Third-wave coffee in Cap-Saint-Ignace, showcasing local producers. The closest to the chalet.
Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC
Microbrasserie Ras L'Bock
Facing the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli wharf: hard to find a better spot for a pub.
250 rue du Quai, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC G0R 3G0
La Marina resto-bar
Generous seafood dishes by the water. Perfect for the afternoon or for sunset.
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC
La Coureuse des Grèves
A café-restaurant in a fully restored ancestral house. Fine market cuisine for over 40 years.
300 Rte de l'Église, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC G0R 3G0
La Roche à Veillon
One of Quebec's first boîtes à chansons, now a dinner theatre. Generous meals, terrace and a house-products counter.
547 Av. de Gaspé E., Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC G0R 3G0
Bar laitier Chouinard
Everything is homemade. Caramel sundae or lemon swirl: your call.
127 Av. de Gaspé O., Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC G0R 3G0
Butcher, bakery and market gardens
La Ferme de Ladurantaye
A family business founded in the late 1800s, now run by the 3rd, 4th and 5th generations. On-farm butcher shop since 2004.
858 chemin des Pionniers Ouest, Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC G0R 1H0
Boulangerie C. Blouin et fils
Fresh daily bread, natural wheat bread, sun bread, buns and assorted cakes.
57 rue Jacob, Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC G0R 1H0
Les Potagers Brie
Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. On-site stand for pre-picked berries.
443 chemin des Érables Est, Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC G0R 1H0
Cap-Saint-Ignace apples
Over 30 apple varieties, 8 orchards and 3 cider houses. Also plums, pears, raspberries, blueberries, table grapes, cherries and squash.
Watch for the festive events at Domaine Ritt.
Winter
Snowshoeing, fat biking, cross-country and downhill skiing
Les Sentiers de l'Inconnu
Snow trail network: 14 km snowshoeing, 23 km fat biking, 18 km cross-country skiing. A warming shelter on site, and fat bikes for rent.
220 Route 283, Montmagny, QC G0R 2H0
Club Sportif Appalaches
A cross-country ski centre that plays with the big ones. Equipment rental available. Check with the centre for current rates and schedules.
121 chemin des Appalaches Est, L'Islet, QC
Station touristique Massif du Sud
Heavy snowfall, a serious vertical drop and sometimes ungroomed runs. Ski days here are demanding : and that's the point.
1989 Rte du Massif-du-Sud, Saint-Philémon, QC G0R 4A0
Local favourites
What we send every guest to see
Le Moule à Sucre
A former barn turned shop: jewellery, clothing and blown glass on one side; compotes, foie gras mousses, pickles, jams and childhood candy on the other.
248 Av. de Gaspé E., Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC G0R 3G0
Les Jardins de Gisèle
A collection of 500 irises in different colours, 200 lily varieties and 225 daylilies.
1173 rang 2e, Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, QC G0R 4E0
The village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
Quebec's wood-carving capital. Artisan workshops, galleries and boutiques along Avenue de Gaspé.
Av. de Gaspé, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC
Essentials
WiFi
Free. The code is posted inside the chalet.
Television
Smart TV : log in with your own accounts.
Groceries
Les Marchés Tradition, in Cap-Saint-Ignace : full grocery store, a few minutes by car.
Directions
Water
Tap water is safe to drink and of excellent quality.
Hot tub
Each chalet has its own private hot tub, except chalet 12.
The usage instructions are posted right next to the hot tub.
Fire pit and firewood
Each chalet has its own private fire pit, except chalet 12. Firewood is not included : local neighbours sell it at a low price.
Parking
Private parking, plowed in winter.
EV charging
Two charging stations, near chalet 10.
Garbage and recycling
Green bin for garbage, blue bin for recycling : both are in the parking area.
River access
The shoreline is reserved for guests staying on site.
Emergencies
911. The nearest hospital is in Montmagny, about 15 minutes away.
Directions
Check-in and check-out
Self check-in from 4 p.m. with an access code · Check-out at 11 a.m.
Late arrivals are possible.
House rules
- Check-in at 4 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m.
- 100% non-smoking property, including a 9-metre zone around doors and windows.
- Pets welcome with an additional fee : please declare them when booking.
- The shoreline is reserved for guests staying on site.
- Please leave the chalet reasonably clean : additional fees may apply otherwise.
- No garbage in the fire pit.
- You are responsible for any damage during your stay. If something breaks, please let us know.
- If you move furniture or accessories, please put them back before you leave.
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