The batture of Saint-André-de-Kamouraska stretches for 13.5 kilometres along the coast. Striking rocky landscapes, trails and cultural heritage add their own distinctive touches to your travel plans.

Coastal Landscape and Trails

West of Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, the rocky monadnocks form a chain of impressive cliffs made of exceptionally hard orthoquartzite. The Aboiteau is about 6 kilometres long and is used as a walking trail. The two distances refer to different things: around 6 kilometres describes the trail, while 13.5 kilometres describes the extent of the batture along the coast.

At Cabouron de Saint-André, hiking trails pass through a habitat unique at these latitudes, which includes a wooded area with bonsai jack pines. In Parc de l’Ancien-Quai, interpretive panels provide information about the wildlife and plant life of the battures. You can explore the landscape and nature here both on the trails and through local interpretation.

Hiking, Climbing and Excursions

The Route verte runs through the central part of the village. If you include it in your plans, check current trail conditions in advance. SEBKA has 10 kilometres of hiking trails in two separate areas, connected by the Sentier de la batture. Conditions on the trails can vary seasonally, so take this into account when planning your visit.

SEBKA’s climbing area in Saint-André has 125 routes of all difficulty levels. SEBKA also offers introductory climbing courses by reservation, which are accessible to families. Since access and participation requirements may change, check them before planning your activity.

Duvetnor offers excursions to discover Île-aux-Lièvres, which is part of the territory of Saint-André-de-Kamouraska. If you plan to take one, check the specific dates in advance. This lets you keep the activity as a separate item on your itinerary, without conflating it with the hiking trails or the length of the coastline.

Local Heritage

Construction of the Église de Saint-André-de-Kamouraska began in 1805, and it has undergone no major changes since it was built more than 200 years ago. It is the oldest Catholic place of worship in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and is designated a historic monument. The church contains five works of art designated as cultural property; it is also part of the Route des Frontières cultural and heritage circuit.

Parc de la Madone is a place of worship and tranquillity near a small waterfall. It can be reached via Chemin de la Madone, just behind the church. Maison culturelle Armand-Vaillancourt adds to the local cultural attractions: the cultural centre is housed in the former village school on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and offers a varied program of exhibitions, performances and cultural activities.

Planning Your Visit and Stay

Saint-André-de-Kamouraska is accessible via National Route 132 and Autoroute 20. The annual pilgrimage route, Chemin des Navigateurs, also shapes the experience of a stay: Saint-André provides accommodation for walkers, and many pilgrims stop there during the tourist season. If you’re looking for accommodation for specific dates, check availability for your travel period.

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