On August 15 we also drove to the Canyon Sainte Anne, about half an hour driving distance from Québec City.
Waterfall at Sainte Anne is 75 meters and 15 meters higher than the Niagara Falls.
Way at the top is the McNicoll Bridge
Below is the Mestachibo Bridge
At the lowest point of the gorge is the Laurent Bridge
Both of us are not afraid of heights so we were game for walking across!
We did climb 187 steps down and up again... for reaching the Laurent Bridge at the bottom of the Canyon.
Here you see where we walked and crossed the lower and the highest bridge.
Those were all suspension bridges that hung from swirling cables.
To the right you see those steps for reaching the highest suspension bridge.
We also went to all those overhanging decks.
Why is the water brown?
Due to all the metals in the water.
The Canyon – Canyon Sainte – Anne ←click link
Nope never been there and the way things look, probably never will. For now, I am living vicariously through your trips and enjoying them very much.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debby,
DeleteThank you and just like you, at present we both would not be able to pull this off again!
So we too look back and enjoy it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Awesome place! The bridge is really high!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, this was spectacular and we sure are glad for having done this, back then.
Found your comment just now; in the SPAM... Blogger is crazy!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a spectacular canyon. We did not go there, but did go to Beaupre and visited the extremely big cathedral - I think it is a place of pilgrimage. The same day we visited the nearby Ille de Orleans, and found it very pretty, although under a lot of snow!
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteYes, it is a spectacular Canyon. We both also did visit Sainte–Anne–de–Beaupré Shrine and got lucky that a wedding started. So we enjoyed the organ music with choir. Anna is my middle name, so it has a special meaning for me. Named after my Grandmother and Jesus' Grandmother...
Ille d'Orléans we visited briefly in 1998 but very intensively on September 4, 2005 with our native 'Québecoise' friends André and Hélène. We loved the quaint little villages and they're famous for their special apple jelly. The St. Lawrence River has a tide of 6 meters!
You really went during the snow period; all looks so different but still magical.
Hugs,
Mariette
I've never visited, either, in spite of growing up in the province of Quebec. I am terrified of heights, though; there's no way I'd ever do that unless it was a matter of life and death and even then, well, I'm not sure I could do it!
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteSorry for your fear of heights... Luckily we both never had any problem with that.
We love to see such masterpieces of Mother Nature and also for being outdoors and active.
No longer feasible but the memories are cherished to relive that thrill.
Hugs,
Mariette
o nein ich auch nicht und so verfolge ich spannend Eure Reisen, genieße die schöne Landschaft und das ganze drumherum.
ReplyDeleteBist Du wieder gut zu Hause angekommen, liebe Mariette? Ich wünsche Dir eine schöne Zeit mit Pieter und schicke herzliche Grüße aus dem sonnigen Drosselgarten.
Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteJa, so kann mann auch Virtuelle Reisen machen und ich nehme euch gerne mit!
Ja, seid Gestern Abend bin ich wieder Heim gegen halb acht abends.
Ganz liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Love the sound of that rushing water.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteOh, the sound of the water and all around in nature was thrilling!
We both enjoyed doing this.
Hugs,
Mariette
I love Canada. Thank you for sharing. Regine
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Dearest Regine,
DeleteThank you and glad you enjoyed traveling Canada's beauty and nature!
Hugs,
Mariette
That canyon does indeed look spectacular. I have a fear of heights though.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, dearest Mariette.
((hugs and blessings))
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteOh, what a spectacular view it was, would also have been great with the fall colors.
Sorry that you have fear of heights... We both are lucky. My late first husband had fear of heights.
Hugs,
Mariette
So happy you're now in Georgia safe and sound.
DeleteEnjoy your time with Pieter and your kitties!
Hugs and blessings!
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThank you and I've slept so well, slowly recovering from this trip!
Hugs,
Mariette
buona domenica Mariette.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie e c'è un giorno assolato per andare in bicicletta.
Abbracci,
Mariette
I've never been, and I'd probably never go (it's too far for us), but I'd really like to. I really like wild nature.
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Dearest Christina,
DeleteIt is far for you in Europe but like you, we both like wild nature far more than for instance 'just' the beach!
Hugs,
Mariette
You are very very brave to walk across that bridge. Not for me.
ReplyDeleteGod bless always.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteLuckily both of us are not afraid of heights!
Hugs,
Mariette
I Am Throughly Enjoying These Canadian Series Here - And The Canadian Grand Prix Is Today - Been Thinking About You Two A Lot These Days - Sending Positive Vibes Your Way - Big Hugs
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Dearest Travis,
DeleteThank you and happy you enjoy our adventures!
Just got home on the 17th from my solo trip to my birth Province of Limburg...
Hugs,
Mariette
Seams great! Thanks for sharing!
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Dearest Teresa Isabel,
DeleteYes, it was a fantastic Canyon to explore together!
Hugs,
Mariette