Parc national de la Pointe‑Taillon

The cycling network has a total of 45 km of cycling paths, 16 of which are linked to Véloroute des Bleuets. It runs along Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka, crosses a large peat bog and goes all the way around the peninsula past Lac Askeen and Pointe Chevrette. The two-way paths allow you to come back on the same route. There are very few slopes, so the paths are easy and accessible to all age groups. Bicycles are also available for rent at the park rental centre.

Les-Amicaux and Pointe-Taillon sectors are linked by a bike path (Véloroute des Bleuets) on a distance of 7 km. This bike path also cross the new Camp-de-Touage-Les-Îles sector.

Period: May to October

Table of trails

Free bikes for the children

Free bike loans for children of 17 years of age and under in a family situation. Limited quantities. First come, first served basis.

When Lac Saint-Jean is frozen, you can go for a snowshoe excursion along the shores of the waterway.

You can also enjoy a snowshoe outing on the park's bike path, located in Pointe-Taillon sector (14 km from Les-Amicaux sector). However, the trail isn’t maintained. The Pointe-Taillon sector beach parking area is accessible, but no reception service is available at the registration centre.

Period: mid-December to early April (depending on snow conditions)

When Lac Saint-Jean is frozen, you can go for a backcountry ski excursion along the shores of the waterway.

You can also enjoy a backcountry ski outing on the park's bike path, located in Pointe-Taillon sector (14 km from Les-Amicaux sector). However, the trail isn’t maintained. The Pointe-Taillon sector beach parking area is accessible, but no reception service is available at the registration centre.

Period: mid-December to early April (depending on snow conditions)

Create lasting memories at the 15 km of sand beaches on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean. Perfect places to relax, have a snack and play in the sand. Supervised swimming is not offered. Swimming is at your own risk. Find out more

Near the supervised beach you can rent a recreational kayak by the hour, half day or full day and enjoy a little excursion on Lac Saint-Jean or the nearby Rivière Taillon.

Rental periods:

• Beach of Pointe-Taillon sector: June 21 to August 14, 2022
• Camp-de-Touage-Les-Îles sector: June 17 to September 5, 2022

If you have your own kayak, you can launch it in the following places:

• Beach of Pointe-Taillon sector
• Marina de Péribonka
• Les-Amicaux sector
• Camp-de-Touage-Les-Îles sector

Hikers use the 45-km cycling path network, which runs along Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka, crosses a large peat bog and goes all the way around the peninsula. The trails are easy and are accessible to all age groups.
                          
Period: May to October

Table of trails

Near the supervised beach, you can rent a pedal boat by the day, half day or full day and enjoy a little excursion on Lac Saint-Jean when the water is calm, or on the nearby Rivière Taillon.

Rental period: June 17 to August 14, 2022 (Pointe-Taillon sector)

Near the supervised beach you can rent a canoe by the hour, half day or full day and enjoy a little excursion on Lac Saint-Jean when the water is calm, or on the nearby Rivière Taillon.

Rental period: June 21 to August 14, 2022

If you have your own canoe, you can launch it in the following places:

• Beach of Pointe-Taillon sector
• Marina de Péribonka

Technical advices before going canoeing (see the video)

Water is everywhere in Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon. The heart of the point is composed of a thick mat of moss called “sphagnum”. This vast peat bog acts as a sponge to capture and retain rain water. In addition to the peat bog, forest ponds, marshes, wetlands and aquatic grass beds dot the peninsula. Vegetation perfectly suited to these environments grows in relation to very subtle drainage variations. In the bog, there are “carnivore” plants. The park wardens offer a discovery activity about peat bogs.

The national park is a habitat for wildlife that easily reveals its presence. The dominant figures are beaver and moose. Every stream is a pretext for building dams and establishing a family of beavers. Signs of moose are also easy to find, and the forest light provides good conditions for spotting this impressive cervid in its natural environment.

For more information, the program of discovery activities offers a menu highlighting the resources of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon. See the program (in French only).

Period: May to October

Come brave Lac Saint-Jean or Taillon river on a stand Up Paddle board. Hawaiian in origin, stand up paddling is an activity that combines surfing and kayaking. This board, designed for calm water, is longer, wider and thicker than standard surfboards designed for waves, and therefore more stable. Standing on a big surfboard, paddle in hand, you can test your balance. It’s fast and easy to learn, and it’s guaranteed fun!

Rental includes the board, the paddle, and a life jacket.

Rental periods:

• Beach of Pointe-Taillon sector: June 21 to August 14, 2022
• Camp-de-Touage-Les-Îles sector: June 17 to September 5, 2022

Jadis habité par plus de 300 âmes, le village de Jeanne-d’Arc, situé dans la pointe Taillon, était fort bien organisé. Faites un brin de jasette avec madame Hudon sur son perron. Attention! Ne vous méprenez pas car elle vit toujours à son époque, en 1916. Vous apprendrez avec humour les dernières nouvelles de ce petit coin de pays.

Détails :

• Halte de la piste cyclable, au km 6,5
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Gratuit

À l’aide d’un bassin, un garde-parc vous illustre la formation de la pointe Taillon ainsi que les origines lointaines du lac Saint-Jean.

Détails :

• Kiosque de découverte de la plage
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 15 min (activité en continu)
• Gratuit

La tourbière de la pointe Taillon a des secrets bien cachés. Un garde-parc vous racontera comment elle s’est formée et vous fera découvrir ce milieu étrange peuplé de plantes fascinantes.

Détails :

• Piste cyclable, au km 1,5
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 15 min
• Gratuit

Le lac Saint-Jean abrite près d’une trentaine d’espèces de poissons. Certaines constituent même des reliques d’un passé maritime. Venez rencontrer les gardes-parcs pour découvrir ce qui se cache sous la surface du lac Saint-Jean.

Détails :

• Kiosque de la plage
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 15 min
• Gratuit

Pour en connaître davantage sur le castor et avoir la chance de l'observer dans son milieu naturel, venez rencontrer un garde-parc en soirée.

Détails :

• Halte de la piste cyclable, au km 2
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 15 min (activité en continu)
• Gratuit

Les orignaux sont nombreux à la pointe Taillon. Apprenez à lire les indices de leur passage en accompagnant un garde-parc. Une randonnée en forêt vous en apprendra beaucoup sur le troupeau qui vit au parc national.

Détails:

• Rendez-vous au km 5 de la piste cyclable (abri pique-nique)
• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 60 min
• Gratuit

Depuis la nuit des temps, les chauves-souris peuplent nos histoires nocturnes, mais les connaissons-nous vraiment? Ces petits mammifères qui volent sous les radars vivent aujourd’hui un déclin important. Accompagnez-nous dans cette épopée passionnante où ces belles ténébreuses seront démasquées!

Détails : 

• Horaire : consultez la programmation quotidienne affichée au centre de découverte et de services
• Durée : 60 min.
• Gratuit

A place for conservation and education, Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon is a laboratory in a natural setting. Come to class with our dedicated park wardens or welcome them to your school! The beauty, integrity, and cultural/historical characteristics of this territory have inspired recreational/educational activities. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, these activities will help them get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, and take them through a memorable real-world experience...

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