Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Photo credit: François Marie Héraud
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Presentation

The Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, located only 20 minutes outside of Québec City, is the second oldest pilgrimage site in North America. Dedicated to Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus Christ, the shrine welcomes nearly one million visitors annually from all around the world.Through the splendour of a sacred site that is rich with 350 years of history, the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is the epitome of the Christian people’s faith and the welcome of all races, beliefs and conditions. Discover the shrine’s extraordinary history through its paintings, mosaics, stained-glass windows, and stone and wooden sculptures, and learn about the role it continues to play in our people’s faith.

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Good to know

  • Picnic area on site
  • Shop on site
  • Campground on site
  • Facilities designed for groups
  • Tourism panels (blue panels)
  • Welcome and information services in English and in French
  • Tour offered in English and in French

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