Mount Bélair
Mount Bélair is a peak in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec, Canada, with an altitude of 485 m (1,591 ft). It is located in the Val-Bélair section of Quebec City, approximately 24 km (15 mi) west of downtown.
| Mount Bélair | |
|---|---|
| Mont Bélair | |
 View of Mount Bélair from the intersection of Chauveau Avenue and Autoroute Henri-IV. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Canada |
| Coordinates | 46°49′23″N 71°29′38″W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Laurentian Mountains |
Activities
Mount Bélair is a popular site for outdoor activities. Year round, the summit offers a panoramic view from which one can see downtown Québec, and portions of the trail employ raised wooden walkways.[1] In the autumn, it is decorated with the ornate colors of the boreal forest. In winter, available activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking.[1] During warmer temperatures, one may take advantage of a pool, volleyball and soccer nets, a playground, hiking trails, and campground.[2]
In 2001 a telescope was placed in the park, making it the first and only observatory in Québec City, and club members periodically hold observation nights open to the public (weather permitting).[3]
Telecommunications
The mountain is also used as a transmission site for many of Quebec City's radio stations, as well as for television stations CBVT-DT and CKMI-DT. It is also used as an easement for Hydro-Québec's transmission lines. The Canadian Coast Guard uses the site for VHF Marine communications along the St Lawrence River.
References
- "Parc naturel du mont Bélair" (in French). Association forestière des deux rives. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012.
- "Base de plein air La Découverte" (in French). City of Québec. Archived from the original on December 5, 2011.
- "Histoire" (in French). Club d'astronomie io de Val-Bélair. Retrieved September 3, 2011.