Top ideas City parks for strolling without breaking the bank!

Sometimes, you just want to get some fresh air without necessarily going on a big hike. Urban parks are perfect for that! Here are our suggestions. And the best part? They’re free!

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Couple hiking in Sept-Chutes Park

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Stéphanie Allard

Lévis Parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière

With its five trails totalling 4.5 km, the park reveals all its natural riches. The trails take you right to the heart of the park’s biodiversity, while revealing the fascinating workings of a hydroelectric dam. Between forests, rivers and breathtaking panoramas, picnic areas invite you to take a break and savour the moment.

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Admire the impressive falls from a footbridge suspended 23 metres above the Chaudière River.

Lévis Parc régional de la Pointe-de-la-Martinière

Covering more than 125 hectares, the Parc régional de la Pointe-De la Martinière is located between the St. Lawrence River and boulevard Guillaume-Couture, at the eastern end of Lévis.

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Nature, fresh air and spectacular views of the St. Lawrence… a privileged access to the river shore!

Lévis Parc de la Rivière-Etchemin

The park features a 5.1 km multifunctional trail that runs along the Etchemin River, offering a natural hiking and biking experience.

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To get together with the family and enjoy nature in the city!

 

Lévis Parcours des Anses

Bordering the majestic St. Lawrence River, this multifunctional trail offers a 15 km corridor for walking, cycling or in-line skating.

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Breathtaking panoramic views along the way, with bridges, the fortifications of Quebec City, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans and Chute Montmorency in the background!

Saint-Georges Domaine de la Seigneurie

If you’re looking for a great outing that combines nature and recreation, Domaine de la Seigneurie is for you!Located in an urban area, this 200-acre recreation and tourism site comprises four ecological parks: Île Pozer, Espace Carpe Diem, Parc Veilleux and Parc des Sept-Chutes, linked by hiking and cycling trails.

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DISCOVER one of the 12 Beauce miracles along La Route de la Beauce, and be surprised by its history.

Saint-Georges Parc des Sept-Chutes

Sept-Chutes Park offers the ultimate rendezvous with nature. It’s an 8-kilometre network of multifunctional trails, including the Sentier des Gorges de la rivière Pozer with its exceptional lookouts and observation sites .

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Climb, walk and marvel… because seven waterfalls means seven times the chance to take in the sights!

Sainte-Marie Domaine Taschereau - Parc nature

The site is ideal for walking. Hikers (and picnickers!) will appreciate the 360-degree view from the Éco-refuge Desjardins and the Placide-Poulin aerial footbridge, erected at the height of the legendary Chaudière floods (5 meters).

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Watch nearly 150 species of birds in this abundant biodiversity!

Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues Réserve naturelle Jean-Paul-Riopelle et le haut-marais

Nearly 3 km of trails guide visitors to rest areas and lookouts offering magnificent views.

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explore a natural jewel where trails, high marshes and biodiversity remind us that nature is art. Something Jean-Paul Riopelle would surely have approved of!

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