PORT OF QUÉBEC’S BAIE DE BEAUPORT: ACCESS TO THE RIVER NOW FREE
Québec City, October 30, 2025 – The Port of Québec is pleased to announce that, as of today, citizens can access the Baie de Beauport free of charge. This is a concrete reflection of the Port’s desire to give the river back to the people of Québec City and solidify this exceptional spot, which is already central to the daily lives of so many local residents, as a true public place.
The Port of Québec’s Baie de Beauport is a natural playground on the banks of the St. Lawrence river that draws walkers, cyclists, families, and lovers of the great outdoors alike. They come to enjoy the urban beach, to spend time in and on the water, to picnic, or simply to admire the river.
By making access free of charge, the Port hopes to make this gem in the heart of Beauport district even more accessible and welcoming so that everyone can enjoy the river in the ways they love most. This decision also aligns with the Port of Québec’s 2035 Vision, which aims to optimize land-use planning, provide better access to the river, and bring the Port closer to the community.
The Port of Québec’s Baie de Beauport is a lively, vibrant place that we want to make even more accessible. We hope that with this measure, more people and families will be able to enjoy it freely, whether they’re on foot, on bikes, or in the water. The Port is there for them so they can reclaim this unique place.
About the Port of Québec
The Port of Québec is strategically located 1100 km from the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Great Lakes market. It is the last deepwater port in the St. Lawrence corridor, with a depth of 15 metres. This unique position allows Canadian compagnies to achieve significant economies of scale in both import and export trade.
With links to more than 40 partner countries, the Port of Québec and its employees handle an average of over 26 million tonnes of goods every year, representing a commercial value of over $15 billion.
The Port is also recognized as the leading cruise port on the St. Lawrence; along with all its partners in Québec’s maritime industry, it contributes to $2 billion in economic spin-offs while supporting some 12,000 jobs nationwide.
The Québec Port Authority (QPA) is ranked 4th out of the 17 Canadian port authorities in terms of revenue. While it is economically powerful, it is also known for its contributions to the area’s urban and social fabric thanks to port spaces like the Agora, the Baie de Beauport, the Oasis, La Cale, the Discoglace, and the Village Nordik.
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Source and information
Frédéric Lagacé
Director, Communications and public relations
418 929-5031 | [email protected]