Hiking
Pointe-St-Gilles Woods
The Boisé de la Pointe St-Gilles is the pride of Baie-Comois and we understand why. Located in the heart of the Marquette sector in Baie-Comeau, the Boisé is a true haven of peace where residents love to go for walks.
With its 11 kilometers of trails of varying difficulty, it is very easy to create an itinerary depending on the time you have. The trails crisscross different environments, sometimes forest, coastal or marine.
Our preference goes to the Sentier de la Falaise which overlooks Champlain Beach, the Versant-Sud trail and the Sentier sur le Flanc. These 3 trails offer very beautiful views of the Saint-Laurent River.
Embruns Trails
The Embruns Trail is located in the heart of the city of Baie-Comeau. The trail extends over a distance of approximately 21 km along the St. Lawrence River and its beaches. The trail is accessible to all, whether for hiking or snowshoeing. It is separated by sections that lead to the city streets.
The main entry point is at the intersection of Amédée and Bossé streets. A bridge over the Amédée River will take you to the trail entrance. Several access points are also possible to divide the trail to allow for smaller hikes.
Nature Park
from Pointe-aux-Outardes
Marked trails, boardwalks, gazebos and relaxation areas, as well as observation towers will charm you! Throughout some circuits, you will find more information on the history and ecosystems of the Park, thanks to several interpretation panels.
You will notice the scenery and smells that change with each step you take!
All our trails are beginner level, varying between 0.8 and 5 kilometers. There are 4 loops, namely the Discoverer (0.8 km), the Contemplative (1.8 km), the Explorer (2.5 km) and the Adventurer (5 km).
Tour du lac Glaciaire
The Tour du Lac Glaciaire trail forms a loop of just over 7 km. The trail starts from the parking lot. This is followed by a fairly ordinary four-wheel trailhead. Keep going, it's worth it.
It is when you reach Lac Glaciaire that the path narrows and moves away from Route 138. The rest of the trail along the lake continues to a magnificent panorama of St-Pancrace Bay, then runs along a waterfall, finds the banks of the Pond and then climbs to offer a final, splendid view of Lac Glaciaire and the river.