Île aux Lièvres
An uninhabited 13-km-long island nature reserve in the river, with 45 km of trails through conifer forest and coastline, and cabins for overnight stays.
Île aux Lièvres is managed by a non-profit organization. The island is about 13 km long and only 1.6 km wide, with no residents, and it has roughly 45 km of hiking trails linking bays, rocky shores, marshes and northern coniferous forest. Seals and eiders are common along the way, and beluga and minke whales are occasionally seen from the shore. In summer, boats leave from the wharf at the Rivière-du-Loup point and take about 30 minutes to reach the island. Day trips are possible, or you can book an island inn, cabin or campsite for the night. Boat schedules depend on the tides, so reserve in advance.
Opening hours
Jun–Sep (boat reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Notre-Dame-du-Portage
- La Maison de la Prune
- Pointe de Rivière-du-Loup
- Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Parc des Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup
- Halte écologique des battures du Kamouraska
- Kamouraska Islands
- Berceau de Kamouraska