Parc de la Pointe-Taylor lies on Baie-des-Chaleurs and the Petite-Cascapédia River. At Pointe Duthie / Ne’sueg, you’ll also find forest trails, a pebble beach at the mouth of the Grande-Cascapédia River, and exhibits featuring collections from an earlier era. This mix offers concrete options for deciding whether New Richmond is right for your stay, with activities on foot, on the water, in winter, and for cultural interests.

Trails around Parc de la Pointe-Taylor

The park has 4.2 km of hiking trails along the Rotary-Cascapédia Trail. The Rotary trails run for about 2 km along the east bank and 800 m along the west bank of the Petite-Cascapédia. This means you’ll find trails of different lengths and along different stretches of riverbank. The 1.5 km Desjardins Trail offers another option: it can be used for walking, cycling, or inline skating. When choosing, you can therefore consider both the distance and the intended use.

Another natural highlight is the Estuaire-de-la-Petite-Rivière-Cascapédia conservation area. This 135 ha wetland lies entirely within the town limits of New Richmond. The trails at the park are thus complemented by a distinct natural area, whose stated area is quite different from the lengths of the individual trails.

Pointe Duthie / Ne’sueg: trails and collections

The 82-acre site at Pointe Duthie / Ne’sueg includes 18 buildings. Its offerings include presentations and exhibits of collected items, including agricultural machinery, antique furniture, and handcrafted household objects from an earlier era. These objects give the cultural themes here a tangible focus, while forest trails and the pebble beach at the mouth of the Grande-Cascapédia make the site appealing for outdoor exploration too.

At Pointe Duthie, there are trails for walking and snowshoeing. In winter, the Club de ski de fond New Richmond also maintains 8 km of classic cross-country ski trails and 4 km of skate-ski trails there. The two distances refer to different styles of cross-country skiing; seasonal operating details may vary. If you’re planning your stay around winter activities, you can consider these trails alongside the walking and snowshoe trails as different options at the same location.

Paddling and cycling

A 12.5 km loop for kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding starts at Parc de la Pointe-Taylor. It is intended for intermediate paddlers; seasonal operations may vary. The loop offers a distinct option for time on the water, while the park’s hiking and multi-use trails are on land.

The Route verte also runs through New Richmond on a safe route with shared road space. As a regional connection, Route 595 runs from New Richmond to Matane. These two details add a cycling route and a route with a regional connection to the local options, without requiring any particular mode of transportation.

Market at Parc de la Pointe-Taylor

New Richmond’s seasonal public market brings together about 15 agricultural and food-processing producers, as well as artists and craftspeople from the region. Local products are available at Parc de la Pointe-Taylor on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’d like to include the market in your plans, check the market dates and hours before visiting, as they may change. This lets you plan the market as a separate activity alongside the trails, water activities, or cultural attractions.

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