Banc de Carleton & Pointe Tracadigash Lighthouse
Banc de Carleton et phare de la Pointe Tracadigash
A long sandbar reaching into Chaleur Bay, with a beach on one side and a lagoon on the other, topped at its tip by a red-and-white lighthouse, the seaside landmark of Carleton.
The Carleton sandbar is a spit of sand extending into Chaleur Bay. Its outer side is a beach suitable for swimming, while the inner side encloses a calm lagoon. There are beaches, campsites and trails. In summer it is a popular spot for kitesurfing, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding, and it is also good for birdwatching. At the tip of the sandbar stands a white lighthouse at Tracadigash Point. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk there along the beach, and the views are best at sunset. The water in the bay is relatively warm in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mont Saint-Joseph
- Miguasha National Park
- Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
- Musée acadien du Québec
- Bioparc de la Gaspésie
- Bonaventure River
- Grotte de Saint-Elzéar