Constellation of the Thousand Tides

This Constellation conjures up stories of living tides, unique little flowers, endless horizons, riparian forest, and magical night glows.

À propos de cette constellation

• Lieu:  Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
• Durée approx.:  2 hours
• Niveau de difficulté:  Intermédiaire
• Nombre de km:  5 km
• Type:  Linear walking route

Découvrez les 12 stations

The magnificent and wild north shoreline

The Duchesne/Robitaille couple describes the enchanting landscapes of the north side of the island where they reside, the mountains, the villages, the ageless river.
In addition, the song "The Island" is performed by Paule Laperrière, an artist who lives on Île d'Orléans.

Blue, the color of inspiring Île d'Orléans

The Duchesne/Robitaille couple attest to the artistic inspiration that the island gives them. They also express their pleasure to be part of the BLUE group and to participate in collective artistic projects.
Textual content provides additional information to this testimony.

Heritage is like candy

The Normand / Morin couple tell how they were seduced by the old school of Saint-François, and steps taken in the restoration of the ancestral building, to live in and open a confectionery.
In addition, a quiz question tests your knowledge of the heritage site.

The historical particularity of the village

Pierre Lahoud explains that the small village of Saint-François, with the church as its main landmark, illustrates the rural setting of Quebec before 1850, when villages were rare.
A written anecdote is added to this testimony.

Rooted in the island forever

Jean-François Labbé describes the knowledge of ancestors who, by observing the river and the sky alone, could predict the weather forecast for the next day and the magnitude of the tides.
Textual content provides additional information to his testimony.

Peaceful happiness at Saint-François

The Normand / Morin couple express how happy they are to be living in Saint-François. It is a delight that is based on mutual aid, the beauty of the landscapes and the tranquility of the place, especially in winter.
Poem "The Island" composed and read by Mrs. Carole Trahan, a resident of Île d'Orléans.

A difficult river to navigate

Pierre-André Fortier details the pitfalls and difficulties which make navigation on the river hazardous, to the point that it is mandatory to use the service of the St. Lawrence pilots.
A nautical chart with explanations completes his testimony.

The quay as before

The wharf, as it looked in the early 1900s, is represented in digital augmented reality.
Archival photos are also available.

Learn to navigate like the ancestors

Lucien Lachance presents everything his father taught him about sailing between Île d'Orléans and the Montmagny archipelago. He now masters all aspects of it, regardless of the sailing conditions.
In addition, a short video presents an aerial flight over the Madame and Ruau islands.

The tradition of eel fishing

Jean-François Labbé explains how, from his father and grandfather, he learned to install and use a fishing weir to catch eels. He is one of the last to practice this tradition that was once widespread, but has now disappeared on the Île d’Orleans.
A text on the legend of the sorcerer's island completes his testimony.

Play alongside the river at Camp Saint-François

Michel Proulx lists the activities that enabled young campers to be in contact with the river and the coast, providing additional opportunities to those already offered to the young people of Camp Saint-François.
A photo album illustrates his testimony.

The very special ecosystem of the coast

Sabrina Doyon explains the importance of the coastal buffer zone, a very rich habitat that acts as a natural filter. Around the island, the magnitude of the tides yields an astonishing diversity on this natural environment.
In addition, a diagram illustrates her testimony.