Urban River Restoration in Old Industrial District
$85/per participant – minimum 2
Duration: 3 h +
The history of St-Charles River is one of Quebec’s finest example of restoration of an aquatic system combined with urban renewal : St-Roch District is now known as Nouvo St-Roch.
In the 1990’s, many citizens of Quebec City deplored the state of the river resulting from many decades of industrial activities using the river as a dump, especially in the urban area.
Nowadays the river can finally breathe again thanks to a re-naturalizing strategy. Ongoing efforts allow flora and fauna to regain their important role in the ecosystem of this tributary of the St-Lawrence.
What is included in this Tour
- 3 hours of discovery with a knowledgeable passionate local guide,
- History about the St-Charles river aquatic system revitalization, hike along the river green trail, tailored to clients time available and walking capacities.
- History from colonization to first industrial sector and commercial street of the Lower town: St-Roch’s architecture reflects the prosperity of a different time, a reminder of the industrial district and main commercial street of the 60’s,
- Discover the most recent hipster district, with start-up and tech business, trendy restaurants and bistros,
- Insider information about bistros and restaurants, greens areas for picnics, biking trails and other nearby trendy districts like Limoilou.