Bic National Park

Seals and sunset paddles among capes and coves.

On the St. Lawrence estuary, Bic’s capes, coves and islands shelter seals, eiders and some of Québec’s best-loved sunsets. Aventures Archipel runs short guided outings from Havre-du-Bic all summer, including a sunset tour; experienced paddlers can bring their own boats and time their launch to the tide. It makes an easy half day on a drive to the Gaspé.

At a glance

Guided outing

3 hr, with 2+ hr on the water

Full day

Two 2-hr paddles around the park, for stronger paddlers

Own boats

Launch at Havre-du-Bic; no rentals in the park

Wildlife

Seals, common eiders and seabirds

Hiking

25 km of trails

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate

What’s here

• Sea kayaking
• Guided tours
• Wildlife

Rentals, guides and shops

• Aventures Archipel

  The park’s kayak partner: morning, afternoon and sunset outings from Havre-du-Bic and a full-day trip for stronger paddlers.

• Park warden-naturalists

  Sépaq discovery activities on the park’s seals, birds and plants.

Where to stay

• cabinSépaq ready-to-camp

  Furnished tents in the park, including 28 Étoile units in the Rioux and Tombolo sectors.

  In the park
• innLe Mange Grenouille

  Inn and restaurant in Le Bic village.

  5 min drive

Nearby

• Chez Saint-Pierre · 5 min drive

  Well-rated restaurant in Le Bic village.

• Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père · 30 min drive

  Lighthouse, Empress of Ireland museum and the Onondaga submarine on the Rimouski shore.

• Park bike trails · In the park

  15 km of family-friendly bike trails, with rentals at Rivière-du-Sud-Ouest from June to mid-October.

Getting there

• Mont-Joli Regional Airport (YYY) · about 45 min drive
• Québec City · about 3 hr
• Montréal · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps