Île Verte Lighthouse
Phare de l'Île Verte
Built in 1809, the third-oldest lighthouse on the St. Lawrence River stands on the quiet Île Verte, where you can tour the tower and stay in the keeper’s house.
Île Verte lies northeast of Rivière-du-Loup. Visitors reach it in about 30 minutes by small ferry from Isle-Verte village on the opposite shore, and only a few dozen households live there year-round. The lighthouse at the northeast tip of the island was built in 1809 and is the third-oldest on the St. Lawrence River. It is designated a national historic site. In summer, visitors can climb the tower, and the keeper’s former house has been converted into a guesthouse. The island is ideal for slow cycling, with old farmhouses, a school and whale-watching spots along the way. Ferries are limited by the tides and run infrequently, so check the schedule well in advance.
Opening hours
Jun–Sep (depends on ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Pointe de Rivière-du-Loup
- Parc des Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup
- Notre-Dame-du-Portage
- Île aux Lièvres
- La Maison de la Prune
- Halte écologique des battures du Kamouraska
- Berceau de Kamouraska