L'�le d'OrléansThe little island in the St Lawrence River, just 15 minutes from
downtown Québec City, is an historical treasure trove containing
600 heritage buildings. Algonquin natives called the island
'windigo', meaning 'bewitched corner', before French colonists
arrived in 1535 and named it for the Duke of Orleans. The island is
the ancestral home of more than 300 Quebecois families and still
has more than 7,000 inhabitants. A perimeter road called The Royal
Way, which extends across the Taschereau Bridge to the mainland,
connects all the six villages on the island. Visitors enjoy cycling
or driving around the island to marvel at panoramic views of the
river and explore sites like the oldest church in 'new France'. Website: www.iledorleans.com Telephone: (418) 828 9411 |