Earth or sea? Whichever you prefer, outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled with a multitude of hiking trails and parks crisscrossing around Baie-Comeau. Summer or winter, we have different trails for hiking a few minutes or a few hours.
Champlain Beach
A beach accessible free to the public, 2 minutes from the city center!
Champlain Beach is accessible both from Avenue Champlain and Parc des Pioneers. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape without leaving the city, and above all, without stepping on your toes.
Children love to collect shells and algae, dig the sand all the way to China (shhh...we won't spoil their fun), study crayfish, climb on rocks, have sandcastle competitions or bathe their feet. in water. As they say here: Once sauced, it’s not so bad!
At low tide, it is possible to go to the famous “sandbank” immortalized by Manon Briand in her film La Turbulence des fluids.
Entries:
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Rue Champlain
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Pioneer Park
Useful information
Note that the beach is not supervised, you are responsible for your own safety.
Beach route
Beach route (Manicouagan peninsula)
• Pointe Paradis Beach, Pointe-Lebel
• Chouinard Beach, Pointe-Lebel
• Vieux Quai Beach, Pointe-aux-Outardes
• Saint-Ludger Bay Beach, Pointe-aux-Outardes
• Beach at Camping Marina Outardes II
Arthur-A.-Schmon belvedere beach
At the intersection of Arthur-A.-Schmon and Donald-Smith avenues, follow the path to the entrance to the Sentier des Embruns, go down the stepset discover a small, intimate beach with an enchanting setting.
Parks
Parc des Pionniers (Marquette area)
This multifunctional park bordering the St. Lawrence River offers a paved cycling path, a playground for kids, an outdoor gym, a petanque court, and a picnic area. To fully appreciate the amazing view of the bay, walk to the port area and return through the wooded section of Parc des Pionniers.
Access via Cabot or Donald-Smith Avenues
Manicouagan Park (Mingan area)
The Manicouagan Park trail stretches over 3 kilometres and borders the Manicouagan River. Under a radiant sun, indulge yourself with a picnic in good company while watching waterfowls having fun on the river.
Access via Hélène or René-Bélanger Boulevards
