Sainte-Anne-De-La-Pérade

Sainte-Anne-De-La-Pérade is best known for an unusual winter event: a fishery with more than 400 fishing huts is set up on the frozen Sainte-Anne River. Historic sites, an exhibition on the history of the seigneurial manor, and the Chemin du Roy also offer reasons to explore the town. When planning your trip, consider whether you want to focus on the winter experience, culture, or a drive along the designated tourist route.

Ice fishing on the river

From December 26 to mid-February, more than 400 fishing huts for Poissons des Chenaux are set up on the ice covering the Sainte-Anne River. Nearly 100,000 anglers from around the world are welcomed. Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade has hosted this unique winter fishing event since 1938. The fixed dates make the season an important factor in planning your trip: if you want to experience Poissons des Chenaux, your stay should fall within this winter period. The large number of huts and the anglers’ international origins make the event a distinctive feature of the town.

Seigneurial history and historic sites

Domaine Seigneurial Sainte-Anne explores the development of the seigneurial manor and seigneurie. In the “Pouvoirs et racines” exhibition, you can learn how the manor evolved over the centuries and how power relations shaped the seigneurie and the identity of its residents. The Domaine is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from the second Sunday in June through Labour Day. If you plan to visit, you can take its seasonal opening dates into account when choosing your travel dates.

Two calvaries are also part of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade’s history: Calvaire du Rapide-Nord dates to around 1820 and was designated a historic monument by the municipal council on July 3, 2012. Calvaire du bas de Ste-Anne was built in 1893. The two dates and names represent different chapters in the town’s history. Another historical feature is the crypt of Église de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, which held the remains of more than 180 people until 1947.

Along the Chemin du Roy

The Chemin du Roy passes through Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade and is a designated, signposted tourist route. You can explore it by car, motorcycle, or bicycle. Almost the entire route is designated as Route Verte and includes numerous cycling sections. The route therefore suits different ways of travelling: you can make the trip by motor vehicle or focus on cycling as part of your journey.

Discover local products

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade’s agritourism offerings include various places to sample, watch demonstrations, and buy local products. These include small fruits, alcoholic beverages, cheese, and bread. The offerings combine culinary discoveries with insights into the production and sale of regional goods. This focus offers a different perspective for planning your trip than winter fishing or historical sites: you can consider whether tastings and demonstrations should be among the experiences that define your trip.

These different highlights can help you plan your stay around the season and your interests: Poissons des Chenaux takes place from December 26 to mid-February, while Domaine Seigneurial Sainte-Anne is open from the second Sunday in June through Labour Day. You can also explore Sainte-Geneviève-De-Batiscan, Trois-Rivières, Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes, Champlain and Saint-Étienne-des-Grès for more places to visit.

For the broader travel overview: Francheville.