SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ OTHER FIELD GUIDE
A living-history stroll through Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré with a New France raconteur
A 75-minute guided walking tour led by a costumed performer that animates the town’s colonial past and points you to its basilica, memorial chapel and coastal landmarks — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
A living-history stroll through Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré with a New France raconteur.
On the Côte de Beaupré, history isn’t confined to plaques and glass cases; it walks beside you. In Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré a costumed performer from New France leads an intimate, hour‑and‑fifteen‑minute walking tour that threads the basilica, the memorial chapel and other civic landmarks into a single narrated arc of settlement, faith and coastal renewal. The result is part theatre, part local history lesson — vivid, approachable and given with a good dose of humor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A guide who speaks history — in costume
A costumed actor adopts the voice and perspective of New France to tell the story of Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré, using humor and period narration to link founding settlers to modern town life.
Basilica, memorial chapel and a Pietà replica
The route includes the town’s spiritual and commemorative sites: the basilica (which the group may enter), the memorial chapel and a local replica of Michel‑Angelo’s Pietà, each tied into the narrative of faith and community on the Côte de Beaupré.
Coastal renewal, cemeteries and the Cyclorama
Stops along the shore and in town highlight the new quay, the first cemetery and the Cyclorama of Jerusalem, showing how maritime infrastructure and memory shape the town’s landscape.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
Expect a compact, story‑driven circuit through Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré: a single performer in period costume leads the group on a paced, on‑foot exploration of the town’s key landmarks, alternating historical anecdotes with pointed looks at the places that shaped local life from pioneer settlement to recent quay rehabilitation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and who should take caution.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes — the visit is a walking tour and conditions can vary with season.
Meet at 9840 boulevard Sainte‑Anne, Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré, QC, G0A 3C0 (Quai Sainte‑Anne ticketing area).
The guided visit runs approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the visit last?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Where do we meet the guide?
The meeting point is the Quai Sainte‑Anne ticketing area at 9840 boulevard Sainte‑Anne, Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré, QC, G0A 3C0.
Will we enter the basilica?
Yes — the itinerary includes an opportunity to enter the basilica during the tour.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable walking shoes; the visit is entirely on foot.
Is the tour accessible for people with limited mobility?
The visit is conducted entirely on foot, so it is not ideal for participants who cannot walk unassisted.