Nestled in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, in a fantastic natural setting where more than 200 lakes are beautifully sparkled, Rivière-à-Pierre has developed on both side of the river that bears its name. Occupying a vast territory, the town took advantage of the surrounding forests and of the important reserves of granite. This granite was used to build the walls of the Québec Citadel, the pillars of the Québec Bridge as well as several buildings and monuments (the Saint-Bernardin-de-Sienne church built in 1909, the rectory, a replica of the Gaspé cross, etc.). Known as the gateway to the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve, Rivière-à-Pierre provides access to this vast territory, once a stronghold of wealthy private clubs. North of the village, the Marmite Falls site represent an interesting geological phenomenon dug into the rock by the swirling waters of the à-Pierre River.
Source: MRC de Portneuf