Les jardins du cap à l'Aigle

The land where the Jardins du cap à l’Aigle are located was donated to the Cap-à-l’Aigle Village des Lilas corporation by the municipality of La Malbaie. The property, part of one of the first land grants accorded by Lord Malcolm Fraser in 1794, and the only one still intact today, is comprised of
19 hectares of riverfront land to the east of La Malbaie. The Duchesne land, as it would later come to be known in honour of the original owners, has proven to be an ideal site for a large garden. Intersected by Route 138 and Saint-Raphaël Street it descends the mountain towards the river in stages offering some amazing views of the Saint-Lawrence River. A stream, where a sawmill once stood adjacent, flows downward forming an entrancing waterfall under the cover of the woods.

The Duchesne Pavilion and the barn were integrated into the gardens as a reception area, as well as a site for expositions, activities and relaxation.

• Conferences and craft and horticulture workshops are regularly presented.
• A boutique offers local arts and crafts products.
• A café bar and terrace are available to welcome visitors.

The portion situated north of Route 138 will be landscaped in a later phase of the development.

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Aerial photo.

Photos du ministère du Développement économique et régional
" Les Jardins du cap à l'Aigle, véritable joyau floral! " http://www.mreg.gouv.qc.ca/ruralite/RR_03_cap_Aigle.asp