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Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec

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Paddle boarding, SUP and paddle boarding at the Quebec

There are many different terms for the same increasingly popular phenomenon: standing on a board to glide through the water, propelled by the power of one’s paddle.

The beast can be rigid or inflatable, longer if you plan to put a child, a backpack or even your dog in it. Paddleboarding can be practised in calm waters, white waters and stationary for yoga.

With 500,000 lakes, 4,500 rivers and one magnificent river, Quebec is a first choice for this sport. Finally, equipment purchase costs can be high, which is perfect for unlocking a welcome bonus from a credit card!

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Our 10 favourite spots in Quebec

We asked Valérie and Emmanuelle, two active members of our group, to share their top 10 tips for paddle boarding in Quebec. Here are their favorite places to practice this activity, from tenth to first place.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à Pagaie
Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à Pagaie

10 – Jacques-Cartier National Park

The Jacques-Cartier River in the SEPAQ park of the same name is just 30 minutes from the city of Quebec. If you don’t have your own equipment, we recommend renting paddles, boards and flotation jackets by the hour. First come, first served.

The Jacques-Cartier River offers several paddle board excursions for beginners. The duration of the activities varies according to the kilometer chosen. Launching takes place at :

  • km 3: calm water perfect for contemplation ;
  • km 18: few people go there, so if you’re aiming for holy peace, this is the place to be.

9-A descent with a few rapids on the Missisquoi River in Sutton

Between Mansonville and Glen Sutton, a lovely 15 km on a calm river, but with a bit of current and a few rapids for the more experienced. Canoe & Co. ‘s Missisquoi River shuttles depart daily from the parking lot to any point on the river.

All you need to do is let yourself go at your own pace to get back to your car. The Missisquoi River flows through fields and farms. Pastoral symphony guaranteed here.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Rivière Missisquoi
Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Paddle board

8 – Green Island

Opposite the village of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, near Rivière-du-Loup, Île verte is ideal for exploring on foot, by bicycle or by water. You may have heard of it through its annual “sentier de la bouette” event or the torchlight crossing of the ice bridge in winter. Another way to get there is by shuttle.

Bring your paddle board and head for the western tip of the island to hear the whales blow. But beware of the low tide, which may surprise you and prevent you from returning. Tell that to Emmanuelle and her travelling companion, who had to walk back on their board! Consult the tide tables on the Marées Pêche website.

And even in July, wetsuits are the order of the day here!

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Île Verte

7-The Bostonnais River, near La Tuque

A confluence of the Rivière Saint-Maurice, the little Bostonnais, lined with golden beaches, winds its way through the territory for several kilometers. The GoPaddling app will tell you where to park and launch your board. Most of the course is on calm water.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à Pagaie

6 – BIC National Park and nearby waterways

To find out where to launch your boat on our beautiful river and on the waterways of the Bas-St-Laurent and Gaspésie regions, the Sup Kite Yoga website is very informative.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à Pagaie

5-The Valin River of the Sepaq for its meanders

The Parc national des Monts-Valin in the Saguenay is best known for its Valley of the Ghosts, where the sight of snow-covered trees takes your breath away. But the area is also home to a meandering river, on which we love to waste our time.

Right at the foot of the imposing mountain, with an exceptional view of Mount Valin. A free guidance brochure is available at the “Discovery and Service Center” to help you find your way around.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Rivière Valin
Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Paddle board

4-The descent of the Red River at La Conception

A river for swimming, rather calm and bordered by several beaches where you can picnic.

There are two routes: 12 and 24 km, and people are taken there by shuttle bus. The first descent takes three to four hours, depending on your pace and stops. At the end of the route, you return to the starting point and park your car.

The 2nd route (24 km) takes four to five hours and requires you to reserve your place by phone, as places are limited. Only one departure per day, in the morning.

Several types of boats are available for rental at Pause Plein-Air : single and double kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and life jackets. You can also bring your own boat and have us drive you to the starting point at a lower cost.

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3 – Hautes-Gorges-De-La-Rivière-Malbaie National Park

In the beautiful tourist region of Charlevoix, you can try your hand at paddle boarding on the Malbaie River. It’s part of the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, which boasts the highest rock faces east of the Rockies.

The river winds its way 161 km from Réserve faunique des Laurentides to the St. Lawrence River.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Rivière Malbaie

2-L'Île Saint-Bernard

Just 30 minutes southwest of Montreal, the St. Lawrence River widens to form Lake Saint-Louis. Île Saint-Bernard is an island with eight kilometers of trails. You can also launch your paddleboard.

It shows the profile of the city, the navigation of large lacquiers and an abundance of winged fauna. We are talking about more than a hundred species.

Although free, parking is limited to 150 spaces and is often fully booked by 10 am.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à Pagaie

1-The Rocher Percé

For those more used to the waves, head for our beautiful St. Lawrence River and its iconic Percé Rock.

Note that the bay can be windy, and we strongly recommend going in the morning when the water is calmer. Take a tour and you’ll discover the hidden face of the behemoth and its large colony of gannets.

This outing gets the first place of our top 10. Thank you Emmanuelle and Valérie for all your suggestions for activities.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Paddle Board in Quebec - Planche à pagaie autour du Rocher Percé

Purchase of a paddle board and equipment

To enjoy the great outdoors this summer, you have two options: rent your own equipment or buy the perfect sports kit.

For footwear, you could opt for non-slip silicone water shoes.

For your personal belongings, a waterproof, quick-drying carry bag or a multi-purpose bag with two inside pockets to separate wet and dry clothes will come in very handy.

When it comes to paddleboards, there’s something for every budget and every level.

If you’re a beginner, you could buy this ultra-compact, lightweight 9′ paddleboard. This three-section, removable and adjustable paddle can be used by young and old alike.

Last but not least, this high pump for inflatable paddleboards or kayaks requires very little effort.

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You’ve found an Airbnb rental to your liking or a well-located hotel and you’re wondering how to pay less. Here too, the magic of reward points works, as do the advantages of certain credit cards.

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There are, of course, dozens of other bodies of water, given Quebec’s generous water catchment area. Don’t forget to check the Marées Pêche website for tide times.

Would you like to share your favorite places? Please, do! Enjoy the ride!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you go paddle boarding in Quebec?

The choice is yours, but it all depends on your level. If you’re a beginner, the Jacques-Cartier River offers a number of hikes. Vifa magazine has listed 50 paddle-boarding spots across the province.

Where can you go paddle boarding with your own paddle?

You don’t have to rent any equipment to enjoy this sport, so the choices are endless in Quebec. Here are six beaches where swimming is supervised: Frontenac, Oka, Mont-Orford and Yamaska national parks, the Centre touristique du Lac-Simon and the Station touristique Duchesnay.

Where to go on an inflatable paddle board for beginners?

The Rivière des Milles-Îles, for example, is a lovely piece of paradise, as are Cap Saint-Jacques and the Îles de la Paix.

Where can you rent a paddle board in Quebec?

Just do a Google search. For example, the Quatre natures website offers to pick up your equipment downtown Quebec city.

Where can I buy a stand up paddle board in Montreal?

You could find what you’re looking for at Montreal Sup or Decathlon.

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