Shhh!!! Vallée Bras-du-Nord in Portneuf region, is Québec's best-kept secret!

This outstanding outdoor destination offers spectacular scenery with its winding river, mountains and cliffs, and the majestic Delaney Falls, the heart and soul of the valley.

BRAS-DU-NORD HIKING TRAIL 

Distance (round-trip): 8 km (from Accueil Shannahan)
Time (round-trip): 2 hours
Level: Easy
Elevation gain: 20 m.

This spectacular hiking trail is 21 km long (6 to 9 hours), but if you start at the Accueil Shannahan trailhead, an easy 2-hour (8-km) hike will take you to the base of Delaney Falls. The 150 metre high waterfall is a legend and one of the valley's must-see attractions.

Open from early June to mid-October.

CROSS-COUNTRY BIKING

Vallée Bras-du-Nord is becoming THE ultimate cross-country biking destination in eastern North America. The region offers many kilometres of trails for every level.

Bikes can be rented at Accueil Shannahan from early June to late September.

RIVER CANOE RUN 

Canoe down a 17-kilometre stretch of the Rivière Bras-du-Nord (3 to 6 hours). The calm waters and spectacular scenery make it a perfect family activity. Be sure to stop off at the base of Delaney Falls along the way.

Canoe and equipment rental and transportation are available at Accueil Shannahan from mid-May to mid-October.