The Islands of the St Lawrence - Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent

Set sail and discover the islands of the St. Lawrence!

The Bas-Saint-Laurent’s landscape wouldn’t be the same without the mighty river dotted with islands, like Île aux Basques, Île aux Lièvres, the Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie Islands, Île Saint-Barnarbé and Île Verte. Set sail and discover them now through the web series Island Treasures (Les îles aux trésors). The web series introduces a number of people with a passion for preserving and protecting the Bas-Saint-Laurent’s marine life, and tourism operators who strive to shine a spotlight on the St. Lawrence.

*The web series is only available in French, although YouTube does offer automatically translated captions.

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Île aux Basques

Book a trip with the Société Provancher and head out to discover the protected natural and historic park near Trois-Pistoles. Marked by the historic passage of the Basques who came to Canada whaling in order to produce oil, Île aux Basques still bears their trace. What’s more, hundreds of species of migrating birds have decided to call the island home! Why not extend your stay and spend the night in a rustic cabin?

Parc naturel et historique de l’île aux Basques

Île aux Lièvres

Hop aboard a Duvetnor boat in Rivière-du-Loup and sail across to Île aux Lièvres, a bird-watching paradise. Discover 45 kilometres of trails or spend the night at the cozy Auberge du Lièvre and cottages or the Île aux Lièvres campground. Treat yourself to a peaceful night’s sleep with incredible views of the St. Lawrence and its mighty marine life!

Duvetnor

Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie Islands

The Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie Islands are an archipelago between Rivière-du-Loup and Île aux Lièvres, accessible via a Duvetnor boat crossing. Combine bird-watching with a hike to see the hundreds of species of bird in all their glory. Don’t cut your trip short—instead enjoy a delicious meal and good night’s sleep at the lighthouse inn.

Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie Lighthouse

Île Saint-Barnabé

Head out on a zodiac tour organized by Tourisme Rimouski to the long and narrow Île Saint-Barnabé, just twenty minutes from the city. Make sure you go for a walk on the expansive beach or why not even have a picnic? There are also a number of walking trails on the island and a campground if you want to spend the night.

Île Saint-Barnabé Trip

Île Verte

The Peter Fraser ferry runs from Isle-Verte on the mainland to the beautiful Île Verte island (Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs). Meet the islanders who live there seasonally or year-round and fall in love with Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs’ built heritage, including its famous lighthouse, which is the oldest on the St. Lawrence! There are plenty of accommodation options, so you can plan the trip that suits you, whether you want to spend the night, the week or the whole summer. All that’s missing from Île Verte is you!

Île Verte Tourist Route

Videos

Island Treasures

The islands of the Bas-Saint-Laurent are the source of many fantastic legends and tales. Hosted by Michel Harvey, the web series Island Treasures (Les îles aux trésors) introduces viewers to the people with a passion for preserving and protecting the Bas-Saint-Laurent’s marine life and the tourism operators striving to put the St. Lawrence in the spotlight.

*The episodes are only available in French. However, YouTube does offer automatically translated captions.