Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon

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Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon offers exceptional access to Lake Saint-Jean and the Péribonka River. Visitors will be charmed by the many shades of the long sandy shores. This territory can be discovered by cycling or walking along the 45 km trail network that follows the shores of the 92 km2 peninsula, or sea kayaking. A 15 km section of Véloroute des Bleuets meanders around the park, one of the most beautiful areas of the cycling network. The ultimate experience consists in staying in one of five primitive campgrounds near Lake Saint-Jean (cycle-camping or “Ready-to-camp” packages) and the Péribonka River. A permanent exhibit and educational activities will give you an opportunity to find out more about the fauna, flora, and the history of Pointe-Taillon. The protected territory teems with birds, beavers, and moose. The vast peat bog will stir your interest with its surprising flora. On the agenda: Nature observation and discovery, beach with lifeguard, water sports, cycling, hiking, and primitive campgrounds. Services include a snack-bar with dining room and outdoor tables, bike rentals and repairs, boat rentals, and the Boutique Nature.

Schedule: June 18 to August 15, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Off season: May 29 to June 17 and September 7 to October 11, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; August 16 to September 6, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Admission: Access fees apply.

Beaches & Marinas

Water sports fans will adore the 15 km of sand beaches on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean. Swimming is supervised in one zone only, near the Discovery and Visitors Centre in the Taillon sector.

Body of water: Lake Saint-Jean.

Hiking

Departure: Taillon Sect. (Rg 3 West), Sainte-Monique (Rg 6 West), Péribonka Sector (Marina).
Tails: Loop, with interpretation, marked.
Length: 45 km.
Difficulty: Easy.
Picnic area, washrooms.
Admission: Fee charged.
Map available at Tourist information office, Website, from trail attendants and at Site reception areasite reception area.
Features: Also accessible by bike. View of Lake Saint-Jean and Peribonka River.

Bike Touring & Mouintain Biking
Rerecreational Rentals

Hybrid and tandem bicycles, trail-a-bike, child trailer. Rentals, repairs, organized visits and clothing. Bike rental rebates for on-site campers.

Admission : Fee charged.

PARC NATIONAL DE LA POINTE-TAILLON

Price between $21.50 and $23.00

Campground reserved for tents.

PARC NATIONAL DE LA POINTE-TAILLON

Price between $97.00 and $113.00

The Les Migrateurs campground has 10 Huttopia tents located 3 km from the Taillon sector parking lot. Enjoy sleeping in comfort near the shores of Lac St-Jean.

A mini-trailer to carry your baggage on foot or by bike is provided to you for free for the entire length of your stay.

Near the parking area you’ll find all of the services (new showers, snack bar, boutique, and equipment rental). Why not rent a few bikes to get to your site more easily and to tour the park?

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PARC NATIONAL DE LA POINTE-TAILLON

Price between $133.00 and $196.00

Cabin accommodations are available 14 km from the Discovery and Visitors Centre in a new sector under park management. Located in a pine forest on the sandy shores of Lac Saint-Jean, the 2 fully-equipped cabins sleep 2 to 4 people.

You can now access the park by bike via la Véloroute des bleuets over a distance of 6 kilometres.

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Free access at parc national de la Pointe-Taillon!