Rivière-du-Loup

A wild island, an iconic lighthouse, and all just a stone’s through from a lively, culture-packed city.

With its fascinating history, delicious local cuisine that puts regional products in pride of place, lively cultural scene and outdoor activities galore, Rivière-du-Loup is an urban destination like no other… One where you can explore nature from the heart of the city. Visit the city and the surrounding area to learn more about the talented creators that call it home and take a trip out to the islands, where you can even spend the night in a lighthouse. Rivière-du-Loup has a lot up its sleeve!

Winter in Rivière-du-Loup

You don’t need to leave the city to enjoy the best of the winter. Rivière-du-Loup’s urban park and riverside location make winter sports easy—head out on a hike, jump on your snowmobile or try your hand at ice climbing!

Summer in Rivière-du-Loup

Rivière-du-Loup’s urban city-within-nature feel will bowl you over. It’s the perfect destination to enjoy the best of both worlds, with walking trails, bike trails and boat trips on the doorstep. There’s even a beluga observation platform with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence’s marine life.

Randonnée à l'île aux Lièvres — L'île aux Lièvres

Outdoor recreation

Rivière-du-Loup is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Take a trip over to Île aux Lièvres, walk around the Parc des Chutes, head out on the mountain biking trails in one of the region's many outdoor centres or swim at the Notre-Dame-du-Portage’s saltwater pool.

Agritourism

The region’s agricultural setting pairs beautifully with its urban and maritime vistas, making it one truly unique destination. Many of the region’s farmers provide different agritourism opportunities and farm-to-table dining.

The St. Lawrence River

Hiking along the trails in the Parc de la Pointe, Parc côtier Kiskotuk and even on Île Verte (if you take the crossing over) couldn’t be more relaxing with the calming sea air.

History and heritage

The Rivière-du-Loup region has a wealth of history to discover with historic villages, heritage buildings and famous lighthouses, including the Île Verte lighthouse which was built in 1809! There’s no time like the present to time travel!