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I remember standing at the wharves one sunny morning, watching a family set up their bicycles, a young boy run through the fountains, and a couple stop to admire a cruise ship. That day, the Port was a place of arrival and departure, relaxation and exploration. Quite simply, it was alive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Since taking the helm at the Port of Qu\u00e9bec, I\u2019ve learned\u2014and marvelled at\u2014the extent to which our Port is also a place of social, cultural, and recreational experiences. It\u2019s something of a hidden treasure, but it deserves to be brought into the light and fully shared.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Places to enjoy life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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What we call tourism (or leisure) goes far beyond physical structures and seasonal opportunities. It\u2019s a breath of fresh air, a state of mind, a way of inhabiting the river and identifying with it. It means bringing wharves, riverbanks, and port facilities into the spotlight and turning them into places to connect and enjoy life. Accessible spaces where you can walk, paddle, celebrate, and contemplate. Spaces where the river is shared and explored, ebbing and flowing with the tides and the seasons. Spaces where people can truly come alive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Just think of the Baie de Beauport, which over the years has become an urban beach where athletes, families, walkers, and river lovers converge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Then there\u2019s the Agora, the open-air amphitheatre that brings summer nights to life with shows where the river itself is the backdrop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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And the Oasis, a lively, friendly place that invites everyone to swim right in the heart of the city, in the heart of the Port.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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And of course there\u2019s also La Cale, a riverside patio where heritage meets summer fun and people can enjoy a drink, eat with the family, and watch the ballet of ships on the water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Not to mention Str\u00f8m Spa, a soothing haven where guests can relax and rejuvenate right on the river, with nature and the beautiful surroundings taking centre stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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And let\u2019s not forget the wintertime, when the Village Nordik and the Discoglace turn the Port into a festive winter playground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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All these places have one thing in common: they make the Port accessible, lively, and deeply rooted in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Sustainable tourism: anchored in our DNA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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To open the Port is to welcome people. To welcome visitors from abroad who are discovering the river for the first time, as well as locals who are proudly getting to know it all over again. We want this kind of tourism to reflect our image: responsible, respectful, and rooted in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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That means working closely with our cultural partners, our artisans, and our local producers. It also translates into concrete investments to improve access, green our spaces, and create experiences that resonate with our values: authenticity, accessibility, and pride.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Port isn\u2019t looking to be the star of the show. It\u2019s looking to make connections. To offer meaningful experiences. To make sure everyone leaves feeling like they\u2019ve been part of something vital\u2014something both memorable and personal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A neighbourly port<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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This openness is far from passive. It requires dialogue, listening, and presence. After all, \u201cI welcome and stand watch\u201d is more than a motto\u2014it\u2019s a commitment. To welcome means to open our arms. To stand watch means to keep a watchful eye and listening ear. It\u2019s about protecting what makes our Port so rich and unique: the beauty of the location, the tranquility of the neighbourhoods, the vitality of the life that unfolds here. It\u2019s a way of inhabiting the Port respectfully, consistently, and vigilantly. Because a port isn\u2019t just a logistical hub: it\u2019s a place for living and sharing. A place to preserve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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That\u2019s why we take concrete steps to control activities, limit nuisances, and allow us to coexist peacefully with our neighbours. Our recreation and tourism areas aren\u2019t isolated bubbles: they\u2019re part of a long-term vision driven by community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Seeing the river in a new light<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Over the course of our conversations, one idea has come up time and time again: when you visit the Port\u2019s public spaces, you discover another facet of its identity. You stop seeing it as simply a place of transit and instead recognize it as a vibrant, inhabited space made for people. It\u2019s a port that brings people together, connects riverbanks, and forms bonds. A port that\u2019s well worth discovering, getting to know, and making your own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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