Top 10 Things to do in Sainte-Marie, Chaudiere-Appalaches

**Maison Pierre-Lacroix is unfortunately closed for the season because of the damage caused by the spring floods.** A journey through time in 200 years of history at Maison Pierre-Lacroix, the oldest stone house in Beauce. This residence built in 1821 will plunge you to the time of Pierre Lacroix, the blacksmith of Lord Taschereau. Having kept its old charm, you will discover a unique and well preserved place in which several facets of life in Beauce since the 19th century will be told. From the Chaudiere river's debacles to traditional crafts, family life and architecture, this guided tour is a must for your stay in the region. A shop in the former general store offers visitors the opportunity to acquire local crafts and visual arts creations. A vast selection of paintings, knits, drawings, stained glass, photos, quilts, jewels, sculptures, agri-food products, etc. At the first granary, a unique exhibition of the artifacts of Cable-Axion, the largest cable operator in Quebec.

Le Woodooliparc est un parc thématique situé à Scott en Beauce, voisin de la Cache à Maxime et à seulement 20 minutes des ponts de Québec. Nos différents univers saisonniers vous proposent quatre thématiques : la magie féerique de Noël avec Frima, l’exploration de l'ère des dinosaures avec Vol 315, Frima, la magie des couleurs, et finalement, Elfia, un parcours illuminé de nuit durant la période estivale. Une cinquième attraction verra le jour en 2020, Zone TOXIC, le délire du savant fou. Le Woodooliparc, c’est l’endroit idéal pour s’amuser en famille, s’évader du quotidien et plonger dans l’imaginaire. Venez au Woodooliparc pour vous divertir, mais aussi, et surtout, pour graver à jamais, dans votre mémoire, d’impérissables souvenirs familiaux! Le Woodooliparc, c’est une source inépuisable d’émerveillement, de fascination et d’enchantement pour petits et grands!

One of the best courses in almost all aspects. Known for atmosphere, hospitality, course layout, maintenance, course condition, challenging but fun green. Offering flexible tee times, boutique service, equipment rental and tasty breakfast. Located 20 minutes away from Quebec City bridges and 5 minutes away from Cache a Maxime Hotel with the Noha spa.

The J.A. Vachon House, located in Sainte-Marie de Beauce, less than 20 minutes from the Quebec bridges on Route 73 South, is the ancestral home of Vachon snack cakes. Accompanied by a tour guide, you will learn how this resourceful family from a modest background worked hard so their company would prosper. A visit to the residence, classified as a historic monument, will take you back to the time when Rose-Anna would make her goodies on the wood stove. You will also discover her first recipe book - the very one she used to record the recipes for her snack cakes as she created them. You will also learn how Rose-Anna did her bookkeeping to keep track of how much it cost to keep their modest business running. The tour finishes with a video on the history and production of the snack cakes at the factory, and, of course, two snack cakes per visitor. May to September, every day: 9h to 16h. October: Monday to Friday from 9h to 16h. The rest of the year: by reservation only, Monday to Friday

Noah Spa is a unique spa in canada. 15 minutes from Quebec city. Located on the enchanting site of La Cache à Maxime in the heart of a vineyard, you can enjoy catering and accommodation. Its unique European-inspired spa is worth a visit.

Exhibitions and events at Sainte-Marie galery operated and organised by Artistes et Artisans de Beauce