Pointe-Lebel: Sandy Beach and Nature Trails

Pointe-Lebel can be explored through two distinct nature experiences: its sandy coastline and trails through a variety of landscapes. The Manicouagan Peninsula has a 30-kilometre shoreline made entirely of sand. Plage de la rue Chouinard is at one end of the peninsula. This gives you a clear focus when planning your trip: would you like to make the beach and coast your priority, or would you rather explore trails through forest and other landscapes?

Beach walks and swimming

At the public access point at 1335, Rue Granier, you can spend several hours walking along Rue Chouinard Beach. Much of the beach is wild. This makes the coastline especially appealing if you enjoy spending a long time walking along the shore and being outdoors. The beach route is a distinct excursion in its own right; the Sentiers Manicouagan trails pass through other landscapes.

Swimming is one of the main outdoor activities at Pointe-Lebel’s beaches. The coast is therefore more than just a backdrop to your vacation: beach walks and swimming offer different reasons to spend time by the shore. Plage de la pointe Paradis is also accessible: you can reach it via 1335, Rue Granier, at the end of the road from Pointe-Lebel.

Sand cliffs and tern habitat

Pointe-Lebel’s distinctive landscape features include surprising sand cliffs. They provide habitat for terns and add a specific natural feature to the sandy coastline. If you are interested in birds, the Sentiers Manicouagan also offer opportunities for birdwatching. This means that both the coastline and nature observation can be interests in their own right, without needing to be part of the same outing.

Easy trails through several landscapes

The Sentiers Manicouagan include five kilometres of easy trails. They pass through forest and abandoned fields, through the salt marsh of Baie Henri-Grenier, and into the adjacent mudflats. The trail network therefore includes more than one type of landscape: forest, former fields, and wet coastal areas all feature among the scenery you can expect to see there. The trails are described as easy; this refers to the trails themselves and does not specify a particular walking time.

If you like to spend your days being active and observing nature, the Sentiers Manicouagan are an alternative to a longer beach walk. The trail network gives you the opportunity to include birdwatching in your explorations. If, on the other hand, you mainly want to head to the shore, you can focus on the beaches and the access points mentioned above. These different interests give you concrete ways to decide what kind of trip you want.

Choose the right focus for your stay

When looking for a vacation rental in Pointe-Lebel, you can consider whether beach days spent swimming and walking or trails through varied landscapes will shape your stay more. These two priorities represent different nature experiences in the area and can help guide your choice of Pointe-Lebel as a destination. Baie-Comeau Airport is also located in Pointe-Lebel, providing another named point of reference for the municipality.

More places to discover: Saint-Sylvestre, Val-Des-Monts, Saint-Blaise-Sur-Richelieu, Saint-Casimir, Nouvelle, Saint-Léon-De-Standon, New Carlisle, Saint-Simon-De-Rimouski.

For the broader travel overview: Quebec.