Hike to Île-aux-Lièvres from Rivière-du-Loup, Bas-Saint-Laurent

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full day
Occasionally sporty
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Departing from the port of Rivière-du-Loup, board the Société Duvetnor boat for a trip to Île-aux-Lièvres on the St. Lawrence River!

Île-aux-Lièvres is a 13 km-long island in the St Lawrence River, a small, uninhabited natural paradise offering great hiking opportunities from Rivière-du-Loup. It can be reached in just 45 minutes by boat from the Rivière-du-Loup marina, making it ideal for a day trip to discover the exceptional environment of the islands in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park!

Depending on the tide of the day, you can spend between 3 and 9 hours hiking on Île-aux-Lièvres, on a network of trails totalling 45 km. When you arrive, you will be given a map of the trails so you can find your way around the island on your own. The team will also be able to advise you on the routes to take depending on what you want to discover, whether it is natural lookouts, deserted shores, wildlife, etc. Don't forget to take your camera with you to capture the most beautiful moments of your hike on Île-aux-Lièvres!

Whether your aim is to take some superb shots of the landscape, observe the wildlife that thrives on the St. Lawrence River or simply enjoy a day out with your family, taking a hike to Île-aux-Lièvres from Rivière-du-Loup will provide you with some wonderful Quebec memories!

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Practical information

Excursion to Île-aux-Lièvres from the Rivière-du-Loup marina: duration varies according to the day's tide.

Course of events

- Reception at the registration desk at the Rivière-du-Loup marina (free parking on site)

- Board the boat for the 45-minute crossing to Île-aux-Lièvres, accompanied by an interpreter-guide

- Arrival on the island where you will be given a map of the island's trails

- Depart on your own to explore the island on foot for between 3 and 9 hours, depending on the day chosen (time spent on the island varies according to the tide)

- Return to the boat at the scheduled time for the return trip to Rivière-du-Loup (approx. 45-minute crossing)

- Disembarkation and end of the activity

Activity requirements

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

The meeting time for this activity is changeable based onthe tide: please contact the guide directly once your booking has been confirmed.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Please note that there are no places to eat on the island: you will need to take your picnic lunch with you.

Meeting point:
Société Duvetnor Ltée - 200 Rue Hayward, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 6A8, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Boat transfer
  • Map of the island's trails
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat / Cap
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic lunch

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