Anse à l'Eau and Pointe de l'Islet in Tadoussac

Come and explore Tadoussac from top to bottom. Tadoussac is a small seaside resort with plenty of shops and restaurants, a few historic buildings and a marine mammal interpretation centre.
This hike offers several viewpoints, including one where we were lucky enough to see a whale up close.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 64 m
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    Descent: - 59 m

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    Highest point: 58 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

The car park is located next to 132 Rue du Bateau Passeur in Tadoussac.

(S/E) At the back of the car park, take the path that leads into the woods.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right and follow the path that is circular, passing by a lookout point and returning to the intersection.

(1) Continue right to the end of Anse à l'Eau, which leads to Rue de la Coupe de l'Islet. Follow this street to the end.

(2) Turn right onto Rue du Bord de l'Eau. At the next bend, leave this street and continue straight ahead on Sentier de la Pointe de L'Islet.

(3) At Pointe de l'Islet, enjoy the view of the bays and the St. Lawrence River (whales can be seen here during the right season), then continue along the trail to the marina.

(4) Turn left onto Rue du Bord de l'Eau and follow this promenade up to Rue de la Coupe de l'Islet.

(2) Continue straight ahead on the promenade to the chapel.

(5) Cross the street and continue up to the church.

(6) Turn right just after the church onto Rue des Pionniers and continue to the municipal playground.

(7) Enjoy the view, cross the field to see Tadoussac Bay, then return the same way to Rue de la Coupe de l'Islet.

(2) Take this road on the right, then continue along the path to the car park at 132 Rue du Bateau Passeur (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 28 m - Car park on Rue du Bateau Passeur - Rivière Saguenay (rivière) - Québec - Affluent du Saint-Laurent
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 52 m - Crossroads A/R
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 11 m - Crossroads A/R
  4. 3 : km 1.46 - alt. 7 m - Pointe de l'Islet - Le Fleuve Saint-Laurent
  5. 4 : km 1.76 - alt. 12 m - Marina
  6. 5 : km 2.49 - alt. 22 m - Chapel
  7. 6 : km 2.65 - alt. 32 m - Church
  8. 7 : km 2.88 - alt. 24 m - Playground, viewpoint.
  9. S/E : km 4.04 - alt. 29 m - Car park on Rue du Bateau Passeur

Notes

This hike involves many stairs and rocks that can be slippery in wet weather.

Worth a visit

Sightseeing cruise in Tadoussac itself. Canoe trip.

Microbrewery, small farmers' market along the church (in summer).

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