The notebook of Rimouski et parc du Bic
Follow the light to the water.
Coast cut off of coves and islets, complemented by a rich maritime heritage on the St. Lawrence.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · River · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Rimouski et parc du Bic
Coast cut off of coves and islets, complemented by a rich maritime heritage on the St. Lawrence.
Bic National Park, Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site and Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse give the most telling landmarks of Rimouski and Bic Park. Together they form a destination where the coastline, riverscapes, heritage and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Bic National Park
- Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site
- Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature park
Parc national du Bic
The Bic National Park draws a landscape of capes, coves, salt marshes and islets in the St. Lawrence Estuary. The trails offer a wide range of views in a short distance, and the seals visible at low tide often add a significant moment to the visit.
Nature and landscape
Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
The Pointe-au-Père maritime historic site brings together lighthouse, pilotage station and memory of the shipwreck of the Empress of Ireland. The visit speaks of both navigation and human drama, with concrete exhibitions and the strong presence of the St. Lawrence all around.
Lighthouse
Phare de Pointe-au-Père
The Pointe-au-Père lighthouse sets its white and slender silhouette near the Rimouski, in an area long associated with pilotage on the St. Lawrence. Its structure, neighbouring buildings and views of the estuary give a very legible stop to understand navigation in these difficult waters.
Museum
Musée régional de Rimouski
The Musée régional de Rimouski occupies an ancient church in the city centre and presents exhibitions of art, history and regional culture. Its changing programming is well suited to an interior break, while maintaining a link with the Bas-Saint-Laurent, its artists and its stories.
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