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There are various options for a swift or protracted trip out from the city. In Wendake , west of the city, the past and present crafts of Canada's only surviving Huron community can be seen, while to the east the Cote-de-Beaupre , though something of a city annexe, boasts the spectacular waterfalls of Chute Montmorency and in the Canyon Ste-Anne . Just offshore, the Ile d'Orleans has a tranquil charm, its agricultural landscapes dotted with gites and auberges, and the homes of the well-heeled. For those in search of wilderness, the Reserve Faunique des Laurentides is within easy reach and there are a number of ski hills in the area. Levis , on the opposite shore of the St Lawrence, is less inundated by visitors than Quebec City and has great views of its more illustrious neighbour. City buses and bicycle paths run to Chute Montmorency and Wendake, a few Intercar buses go daily to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre , and a quick ferry trip lands you in Levis. The HiverExpress winter shuttle bus (tel 525-5191) connects the ski slopes with downtown hotels for around $25 return. The only places for which your own transport is essential are the wildlife reserve, Ile d'Orleans and Canyon Ste-Anne.
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