The Observation Tower

Fun experience, very clean public restrooms

We visited Ile d’Orleans in late April, and this was one of the few island offerings that was actually open, so we appreciated that. (With the exception of the Chocolate Shop, almost everything else o...

Free and such a good lunch spot

This is a fabulous spot to stop for lunch or just a break. The observation tower is really worth the effort. Some good photo ops and nice to see the lay of the land. There are numerous picnic tables, ...

Worth the Climb but Not Spectacular

I climbed it twice, one with a neighbour who was visiting and once with our daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. On the first day it was so windy at the top that I wrapped the camera strap around ...

A great little stop to stretch your legs, get some exercise and a good view.

So this little look out tower is definitely worth the stop and the climb. You will get a great view of both the island, the river and the mountains. There are a lot of stairs, but there is a decent ha...

View from the top - 26 Aug 2020

One of the stops that we wanted to see in Île d'Orléans was the Observation Tower. There are some stairs to climb to get to see a nice view of the area. There are no fees, parking is free and you also...