The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Rimouski

L’Anse à Voilier: The peaceful haven of the North Located along the Chemin-du-Nord trail (or accessible via the Anses network), L’Anse à Voilier offers an ideal alternative to the rugged terrain of the outer coast. My opinion Exemplary accessibility (9/10): It is one of the most rewarding spots without having to exhaust yourself. The trail leading to it is wide, flat, and well-maintained, making it perfectly suited for families, seniors, or a simple contemplative walk. An enchanting setting: The cove offers a peaceful beach, protected from prevailing winds, bordered by forest and shale cliffs. At low tide, the receding water reveals a calm and wild landscape, very conducive to relaxation and observing seabirds.

’Arche du Cap à l'Orignal: The wild window of the Saint-Laurent This is the beating heart of Parc national du Bic. A cathedral of schist forged by frost and salt, standing facing the estuary like a geological sentinel. Passing under this natural arch is to feel all the power of the sea and the precariousness of the moment: a raw, mineral crossing, where each step requires placing your foot precisely on the slippery rock. My opinion Visual impact (10/10): This is one of the most spectacular photo frames in maritime Quebec. The perspective offered through the sculpted stone onto the immensity of the river is simply breathtaking. The sense of adventure: Far from classic gravel hiking trails, getting past this obstacle gives a real taste of coastal exploration. The flip side: Its beauty must be earned and carries its share of risk. This is the exact place where attention must be maximal (friable rock, narrow passage, strict tide windows). It is not a place to stroll without watching where you are stepping, but it is precisely this requirement that makes the reward so memorable.

Operated by Sépaq, these circular, canvas-walled shelters are ideally suited for families and groups of up to four. Practically speaking, stays require bringing your own bedding, food, and towels, while outdoor dry toilets are located right nearby. Booking well in advance through the official portal is essential, as these yurts fill up fast-especially during summer seal-watching season and winter snowshoeing months.

The park is open year-round, treating visitors to sweeping sea panoramas, with summer and early autumn offering prime conditions for wildlife watching, warm coastal light, and spectacular maritime sunsets over the islands.

Île aux Amours, or the Island of Love, is a romantic gem famous for its tide-dependent access: at low tide, a natural gravel tombolo path emerges from the seafloor, allowing visitors to walk directly across to the island.

Sentiers du Littoral spans 5 kilometres along the marshy coastline of Nazareth. This flat, family-friendly dirt/gravel multi-use trail is rated an easy green for mountain bikers and can be travelled in either direction. The largest climb on the route ascends 20 meters. Some sections along the wettest marshland are wooden boardwalks with scenic views.

This viewpoint is off a short spur trail and gives a view over Rade Saint-Barnabé, Îlet Canuel and Île Saint-Barnabé. This area is full of thick marshland before meeting the sea.

Rimouski River Breakwater is a beautiful little concrete rectangular jetty built for relaxation. With a modern design, this jetty has large flat wooden sitting areas with backrests that can be used as reclining chairs. There are planter boxes in the concrete and a compass design embedded into the floor as decoration. It's the perfect place to read a book, take a seaside nap or just a load off of your feet.