Pointe-Lebel combines an extensive sandy coast with trails through forest, abandoned fields, and wetlands. There are two distinct focuses to consider when planning your trip: the beach and swimming, or walks through changing natural landscapes. Plage de la rue Chouinard is ideal for spending longer at the beach; the Sentiers Manicouagan pass through several landscapes in the area.

Sandy Coast and Beach Walks

Plage de la rue Chouinard is located at one end of the Manicouagan Peninsula. The peninsula’s shoreline is 30 kilometers long and entirely sandy. For a specific beach walk, the access point at 1335, Rue Granier, is an important landmark: From there, public access allows for several hours of walking along Rue Chouinard Beach. Much of the beach is wild. So plan to spend several hours on this walk rather than treating it as a short detour.

Swimming is one of the main outdoor recreational activities on the beaches of Pointe-Lebel. Combined with the long walk, it makes for a beach outing with plenty of room for both exercise and time by the water. The striking sand cliffs in Pointe-Lebel provide habitat for terns and add another natural feature to the sandy shoreline.

Another named beach is Plage de la pointe Paradis. It can be accessed via 1335, Rue Granier, at the end of the road in Pointe-Lebel. Check local access information before your visit.

Easy Trails Through Diverse Landscapes

The Sentiers Manicouagan offer five kilometers of easy trails through forest, abandoned fields, the salt marsh of Baie Henri-Grenier, and the adjoining tidal flats. Rather than experiencing just one landscape, the trail passes through a variety of natural environments. This makes the Sentiers a good alternative if you want to focus on the changing scenery of forest, open areas, and wetlands during a walk.

Birdwatching is also possible on the Sentiers Manicouagan. This sets the trails apart from the beaches: swimming and a walk of several hours along the sandy shore are the main draws there, while the Sentiers combine several types of landscape with the opportunity to watch birds. The five-kilometer distance and the trails’ easy rating give you a clear idea of what to expect from this outing.

Which Focus Suits Your Stay?

If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Pointe-Lebel, first consider which experiences you want to shape your trip. The beach offers room for swimming and a longer walk; the Sentiers Manicouagan combine easy trails with forest, fields, salt marsh, and tidal flats. You can weigh up these two different options according to whether you’d rather spend most of your time at the beach or discover different natural environments as you walk.

Baie-Comeau Airport is also part of the area’s geographic context: it is located within Pointe-Lebel. Together with the coast and trails, it gives you a clearer picture of the area, without limiting your plans to a single beach visit.

Discover more destinations: Val-Des-Monts, La Pocatière, Sacré-Coeur-Saguenay, Saint-Léon-De-Standon, New Carlisle, Nouvelle, Saint-Philémon, Saint-Sylvestre.

For the overview of the wider region: Quebec.