Mount Bélair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bélair |
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View of Mount Bélair from the intersection of Chauveau Avenue and Autoroute Henri-IV.
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| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Canada |
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 Mount Bélair
Location in Quebec
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| Parent range | Laurentian Mountains |
Mount Bélair is a mountain peak in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, Canada. It stands about 485 meters (1,591 feet) tall. This mountain is found in the Val-Bélair area of Quebec City. It's about 24 kilometers (15 miles) west of the city center.
Fun Things to Do at Mount Bélair
Mount Bélair is a great spot for outdoor adventures. You can visit it all year round. From the top, you get an amazing view of downtown Quebec City. Some parts of the trail have cool wooden walkways.
In the autumn, the boreal forest on the mountain turns beautiful shades of red and gold. During winter, you can go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just walk around. When it's warmer, there's a swimming pool, volleyball and soccer fields, a playground, hiking trails, and even a campground.
Since 2001, there has been a telescope in the park. This makes it the only observatory in Quebec City. Club members sometimes host special nights for the public to look at the stars, if the weather is clear.
Communication Towers
Mount Bélair is also important for sending out radio and TV signals. Many of Quebec City's radio stations use the mountain for their broadcasts. Television stations like CBVT-DT and CKMI-DT also use it.
The mountain helps Hydro-Québec carry electricity through its power lines. The Canadian Coast Guard uses the site too. They use it for their VHF marine communications along the St. Lawrence River.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Bélair para niños
