Rivière-du-Loup can be explored through nature, outdoor activities and culture. On the St. Lawrence River, Parc de la Pointe offers a sunset lookout, while varied landscapes shape the scenery at Parc des Chutes. There are also cycling and walking trails, public art and Manoir Fraser. When choosing accommodation, first consider which of these discoveries you want to shape your stay: riverside scenery and the ferry, outdoor activities on the trails, or art and history. This will help you choose a location that suits your interests.
Nature and Trails in Rivière-du-Loup
Parc de la Pointe is located at the point of Rivière du Loup, on the shore of the St. Lawrence River. A lookout offers views of the sunsets. The park also has a five-kilometre cycling and walking trail. The Traverse Rivière-du-Loup–Saint-Siméon ferry service is also located at the park and carries more than 185,000 passengers annually. If you plan to take the ferry, check the current schedule. The park brings together a riverside setting, a trail and a ferry connection, offering different ways to plan your stay.
Parc des Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup encompasses several ecosystems and landscape areas: Pointe du Platin, a rocky ridge, a slope and a clay plain. Those comparing nature destinations will find a different perspective here than along the St. Lawrence River. In the Saint-Ludger neighbourhood, six kilometres of trails in a wooded area extending from Parc des Chutes offer opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Another option is Sentiers de la Meute. The trails offer opportunities for mountain biking and fat biking and are open to all ability levels, from beginner to expert. In total, they comprise 16 kilometres of maintained, marked trails that can be used in both summer and winter. Compared with the six kilometres in Saint-Ludger, Sentiers de la Meute offers a longer route described for both seasons, and the activities are different too. This can help you decide: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are distinct from the cycling options, while Sentiers de la Meute is described as suitable for use in summer and winter.
The Parc linéaire interprovincial du Petit Témis is a 134-kilometre cycling trail along a former railway line, starting in Rivière-du-Loup. The northern section between Rivière-du-Loup and Cabano is 69 kilometres long. The trail can be accessed from all the communities along its route. Rivers, lakes and marshes along the way offer opportunities to observe nature, including herons, beavers and deer. This longer cycling option is therefore distinct from the trails within the city: observing the landscape along the route is expressly part of the experience.
Art, History and Choosing Where to Stay
Intervalle – Parcours d'art public is a walking or cycling route through the city of Rivière-du-Loup. Along the way, visitors will find around 40 public artworks. This approximate number conveys the scale of the art route without suggesting a fixed visiting time. Another cultural trail leads to Manoir Fraser: built in 1830, the manor house tells the story of the Fraser family and its influence on the development of Rivière-du-Loup in the 19th century. Art in public spaces and a historic building thus offer two different cultural perspectives.
If you want to include the parks, the art route or Manoir Fraser in your plans, focus your search on Rivière-du-Loup. If you prefer another place in the region, use the relevant destination pages for guidance, then decide which destination best suits your stay.
More Destinations
Discover more destinations: Rivière-Du-Loup, Saint-Antonin, Notre-Dame-Du-Portage, Cacouna, Saint-Hubert-De-Rivière-Du-Loup, L'Isle Verte, Robert-Cliche, La Côte-De-Gaspé.
For the overview of the region: Quebec.
