Île Saint-Barnabé
An uninhabited small island across from Rimouski. A short ferry ride takes you there for hiking, with legends of an 18th-century hermit and seals.
Île Saint-Barnabé is about 7 km long and lies across a narrow channel from the city's shoreline. No one lives on the island, which has forest trails, picnic spots, and simple campsites. In the 18th century, the hermit Toussaint Cartier lived alone here for nearly 40 years, and many legends remain. In summer, a ferry from the Rimouski pier takes about 10 minutes to reach the island. Visitors can walk around the island, watch seals and seabirds, and look back at the city at sunset. The island is served from about June to September, and a ferry ticket costs about CAD 25. There are no shops on the island, so bring your own food and drinks.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun–Sep; according to ferry schedule
Nearby sights
- Musée régional de Rimouski
- Promenade de la Mer
- Maison Lamontagne
- Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
- Onondaga Submarine
- Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer
- Parc national du Bic
- Pic Champlain