Even though Quebec is a northern destination, our beautiful province still has magnificent beaches! People go there to swim, practice water sports and sunbathe on the sand.
Here are 10 magnificent beaches to visit in Quebec:
1. Grande Échouerie Beach, Magdalen Islands
8.5 kilometers long, this beach is one of the most beautiful in the archipelago. It is one of the beaches with the warmest waters on the Islands. At the point, you can sometimes see seals having fun in the water.
Magdalen Islands Tourism
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2. Municipal beach of Saint-Zotique, Montérégie
Located one hour from Montreal, this beach is perfect for families who come to enjoy the good weather and the activities offered: sliding, swimming, picnics, barbecues, watercraft rentals and more!
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3. Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, North Shore
Beyond the 50th parallel, this national park stands out for having the largest concentration of erosion monoliths in Canada. Made up of more than a thousand islands and islets, this site has several beaches anchored in an unusual, even unreal, setting. Of course, the water is not very warm there, but it is possible to observe seals, dolphins and whales that come to populate the vast blue enveloping these islands.
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4. Lac Faillon Beach, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Located in the heart of the Mégiscane forest, this beach is the perfect place to bask in the sun on a bed of warm sand. Known for the quality of its water and the beauty of its sand, this beach is where the legendary photo of the sunset depicted on the health insurance card was taken in 1974.
Photo credit: Lac Faillon Outfitter
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5. Oka Beach, Laurentians
Located less than 35 minutes from Montreal, Oka National Park offers a multitude of amenities, including a supervised beach characterized by a long stretch of sand and a pretty forest that borders it. This beach also has a naturist area nicknamed Okapulco by regulars.
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6. Dune du Sud Beach, Magdalen Islands
22 kilometers long, this magnificent beach has red cliffs and caves that can be explored on foot at low tide. Well protected from the winds, it is ideal for long walks and photography sessions.
COURTESY MR. BONATO / MAGDALEN ISLANDS TOURISM
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7. Anticosti National Park Beach, North Shore
Located in the north of the island, Tour Bay offers a fascinating panorama: whitish rock cliffs, pebble beach and turquoise waters. When visiting this bay belonging to the Sépaq national park, it is not uncommon to come across seals, whales and numerous seabirds.
Dominic Boudreault, Anticosti National Park, Sépaq
8. Tadoussac Beach, North Shore
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Overlooked by the superb Hôtel Tadoussac, this pretty beach overlooks the magnificent bay of Tadoussac. It is the ideal place to spend the day as a couple or family to observe the activity of the marina and to swim.
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9. Pointe-Taillon National Park, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Do you dream of relaxing on a sandy shore and walking along it without ever seeing the end? Welcome to the shores of the Parc national de la Sépaq de la Pointe-Taillon, 15 kilometres of fine sand bordering Lac Saint-Jean. The fresh and exceptionally warm waters of Lac Saint-Jean will please water sports enthusiasts and swimmers alike.
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10. Lac-Simon Beach, Outaouais
Located about 1h30 from Montreal and Ottawa, the beach at the Centre touristique du Lac-Simon is a must-see destination for water sports or simply swimming. The purity of the sand, the small, almost virgin islands and the wonderful bays make this place managed by Sépaq an excellent haven of peace, especially during the week.
Mathieu Dupuis, Lac-Simon tourist center
