Top 15 Places to Visit in
Rivière-du-Loup | Quebec
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Saint-Simeon Ferry
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From early April to early January This ferry travels from Rivière-du-Loup to Saint-Siméon, lasting approximately 65 minutes on the gorgeous blue waters of the Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence). Visitors can experience the refreshing winds on the water and witness many marine animals, including whales and belugas! The ferry is fairly large since it can hold about […]
- 199, Rue Hayward P.O. Box 172, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3Y8
- (418) 862-5094 or contact the office at (418) 862-9545
- https://traverserdl.com/en/schedule/
Parc des Chutes
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This local park is over 10 km of wooded forest trails along the Rivière du Loup and a beautiful heritage orchard near the downtown area. It is famous for its breathtaking 33-metre waterfall, and there is also an old power station that still functions to this day. The park is easily accessible by taking the […]
- Rivière-du-Loup, QC G0L 1G0
- (418) 862-0906 or (418) 862-1981
- https://villerdl.ca/fr/loisirs/sports-et-loisirs/parcs/parc-des-chutes
Parc de la Pointe
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Another beautiful park near Rivière-du-Loup with access to the riverbanks of Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence). It is renowned as being one of the best places to watch the sunset, which can be admired from the seashore. The park has many walking and hiking trails, a 10 km cycling road, play areas, and many lookout points. Visitors […]
- 80 Rue Mackay, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 5Z8
- (418) 867-6700
- https://villerdl.ca/fr/loisirs/sports-et-loisirs/parcs/parc-de-la-pointe
Île aux Lièvres
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From early June to late September This 13 km island is located on the Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence) River and is home to many walking and hiking trails of varying difficulties, with forests abundant in bird life. There is a 12-passenger boat known as Le Petit Lièvre that can take visitors to the island in 20 […]
- Île aux Lièvres Island
- (418) 867-1660 or +1 (877) 867-1660
- https://duvetnor.com/en/lodging/ile-aux-lievres/
Parc de la Croix
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This lovely park is on top of a hill, with an altitude of about 500 m above the ground. The park is easily accessible for visitors, and it is located near Parc des Chutes. It is famous for the enormous cross that sits atop the hill. Since the park is near the downtown area, visitors […]
- 2 Rue Sainte-Claire, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 2T6
- (418) 862-0906
- https://villerdl.ca/fr/loisirs/sports-et-loisirs/parcs/parc-de-la-croix
Parc Côtier Kiskotuk
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This gorgeous nature park spans 30 km long, where you can observe the breathtaking scenery filled with great biodiversity. You can escape your daily life by immersing yourself in the mountains and marshes, along with the many farms and fields of the region. The Parc Côtier Kiskotuk is divided into seven areas where you can […]
- 200 Chemin de la Rivière des Vases, Cacouna, QC G0L 1G0
- (418) 863-3683
- https://www.parckiskotuk.com/
Phare du Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie
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The Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie (Pot island) is an archipelago located on the Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence) and near l’île aux Lièvres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach it by boat, and visitors are given a guided boat tour around the island. This beautiful island is brimming with wildlife, from marine animals to bird species. Furthermore, […]
- 200 Rue Hayward, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3Y9
- +1 (877) 867-1660
- https://duvetnor.com/en/lodging/pot-a-leau-de-vie-islands/
Manoir Fraser
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From June to September This beautiful manor is a historical monument representative of the Fraser family’s residence, who greatly influenced the growth of Rivière-du-Loup during the 19th century. Visitors can learn more about the town’s history and gain insight into the achievements of the Fraser family in the past. They host permanent and temporary exhibitions […]
Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent
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This museum in the heart of Rivière-du-Loup offers many exhibitions that mostly emphasize local history, contemporary art, and ethnological photography. Some of the permanent exhibits include a look at the local culture and development of the town through photographic archives, while others present First Nation artists with different artistic mediums. Additionally, the museum has virtual […]
Home Town of John McLoughlin
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John McLoughlin was born under the name Jean-Baptiste in Rivière-du-Loup in October 1784. He received a license to practice medicine during his youth, pursuing a career in medicine as a physician. He is best known for his role as a superintendent in the Hudson’s Bay Company from 1824 to 1845, before becoming known as the […]
Église Saint-Patrice
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This local Catholic Church was first constructed in 1855 on land owned by the Fraser family before being rebuilt in 1883 after a fire demolished parts of the church. The infrastructure was changed slightly but kept a lot of the neo-gothic elements of the original building. Of particular note is the steep bell tower that […]
- 121 Rue Lafontaine, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3A3
- (418) 862-2805 extension #300
- https://paroisse-saint-patrice.webnode.es/
École de l’Anse
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From late June to early September This historical and authentic school is located near the shores of the Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence) River and close to the Centre d’Interprétation du Chemin du Portage. It provides historical and cultural lessons to its visitors, retracing the steps of our ancestors. The presentations and guidebooks recount the portage trails […]
- 234 Route du Fleuve, Notre-Dame-du-Portage, QC G0L 1Y0
- (418) 929-5477
- https://www.toutculturerdl.ca/permanent/57/La%20Petite%20%C3%89cole%20de%20l%27Anse%20de%20Notre-Dame-du-Portage
Art Académie de Rivière-du-Loup
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This art gallery is home to various permanent expositions featuring prominent artists and art objects with historical value. Some products and objects on display include pottery, mosaics, jewelry, furniture, and more. Visitors can admire the works of Joane Michaud and many local artists from the region. A gift shop is on-site to purchase souvenirs, such […]
- 343 Rue Lafontaine, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3B2
- (418) 862-6299
- https://artquebecrdl.weebly.com/
Microbrasserie Aux Fous Brassant
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This microbrewery is located in the heart of the downtown area of Rivière-du-Loup, offering various craft beers to its guests. Each of their beers is brewed on-site at their location and is made using local organic ingredients from Quebec. They offer five regular beers and 12 seasonal beers that change throughout the year. Furthermore, they […]
- 262 Rue Lafontaine, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3A8
- (418) 605-1644
- https://www.auxfousbrassant.com/
L’Innocent
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This quaint coffee shop offers various fusion meals that are vegetarian-friendly, with vegan and gluten-free options to accommodate visitors. Their menu serves a great diversity of foods from tofu, falafels, hummus salads, crepes, parfaits, veal burgers, pulled pork, and much more for you to discover! All their menu items are available at a reasonable price, […]
- 460 Rue Lafontaine, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 3C2
- (418) 862-1937
- https://www.facebook.com/cafelinnocent