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Jacques-Cartier Beach Park

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This green space on the St. Lawrence River offers bird-watching, picnicking, hiking & snow-shoeing. People often mention walk, park, beach, nice, river, Beautiful, Great, great, beautiful, endroit,


Address

3636 Chem. du Pavillon, Québec, QC G1Y 1W3, Canada

Website

www.ville.quebec.qc.ca

Contact

+1 418-641-6300

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (21) park (17) beach (14) nice (13) river (13) Beautiful (11) Great (8) great (8) beautiful (8) endroit (8)
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  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google • 164 reviews
    Great little park tucked on the bank of the St. Lawrence waterway. Plenty of sandy beach where dogs are allowed, and a nice walkway that is level and well maintained. The bathrooms were clean, and so was the entire park. Fair amount of people and some dogs on a weekday fall morning, but plenty of parking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tara 1 year ago on Google
    For a city, I guess the beach is okay. Pretty sad that you can’t even swim there because the water is so polluted. On any day that has nice enough weather to head down, you’re not the only one with that plan and the parking is generally always full unless you get lucky. So then we decided to bike the next time so parking wasn’t a problem.. but for some ridiculous reason, bikes are not allowed in the park??? And you cannot even walk with them- WALK! We’re all trying to be greener and more environmentally friendly and you cannot even walk with a bike in the park.. And! And I can’t make this up. You’re not allowed to hang a hammock in the park 😂 it causes zero damage to a tree, and we’re just trying to be immersed in nature, and that’s not even allowed. But there was no issue with the person next to us smoking 👍🏽 I think parks should be about getting people out and into nature as naturally as possible and with all of these rules it’s just sad, and Society has gone too far.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor L. 6 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Beautiful parc next to the Saint Laurent river, there is plenty of space to enjoy, great views, trail for running/walking and lots of green areas. It its also a great place to enjoy the sunsets! It is also conected to the marina and you can walk along the 'beach' (its called like this by locals) Bathrooms available! Parking available before 8pm

  • 4/5 Arun P. 3 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    A good park but you cannot travel with your car till the river(usually it was). You have park your car before the railway track at your own risk(it was safe). Trek all the way down the small hill to view the amazing river. If you are lucky you will view the ship moving to and fro. Good for trekkers.

  • 4/5 Benjamin S. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I wasn't really planning to go but somehow ended up here anyway. It wasn't Disneyland-level amazing, but in retrospect it was quite nice - spacious, scenic, relaxing. I think I'd make a point of going back again if ever I were back in the area in warm weather.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sushil S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful hidden place within Quebec City 😍🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Criss M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places in Quebec City! Such a beautiful place to have picnics, go jogging, walk your dog, or go snowshoeing in winter. If you like to take nice walks, this is a must place to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diego Sandoval Miami F. 1 year ago on Google
    So peaceful and beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo T. 10 months ago on Google
    Parking is very easy to find. Dogs had a great time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lostinwines 3 years ago on Google
    OYSTERS. SPARKLING & SUNSET !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisabeth S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place, relax and meditate. (Original) J'adore cet endroit, relaxer et méditer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R Lem (. 4 years ago on Google
    Walk along the river that is in large sections shaded. Beautiful views and benches. On the weekends it change a zoo to park and maybe worth joining the path from a different location then the main entrance
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maxine G. 8 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    A very local park, has great trails along with the Saint Lawrence River. From the top the Strikes Trail(Le Sentier Des Grèves) you can see the beautiful two 🌉 .

  • 5/5 Kat L. 4 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Beautiful park with a nice walking path. If you continue to the cliffs, there are an incredible set of stairs that lead you to a quiet beach with lots of wildlife.

  • 5/5 Jacob D. 7 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Cool area to walk around the river and take in the scenery. Low traffic area so great break from the touristy areas of Quebec City

  • 5/5 Mailon Q. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    If you want to take a pause, breathe in breathe out, this place is for you. I went here with my bike afternoon and it was really enchanting. The place is clean, surrounded by birds and geese .

  • 5/5 Jean-Michel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful landscape (Original) Magnifique paysage

  • 5/5 Mathieu B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to walk on the edge of the St Lawrence river. (Original) Très bel endroit pour marcher sur le bord du fleuve St Laurent.

  • 5/5 EmyClic 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb even when it's gray. The level of the swamp gives the impression that every time everything is different! (Original) Superbe même quand il fait gris. Le niveau de la marais donne l'impression qu'a chaques fois tout est différent !

  • 5/5 Suzanne D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Peaceful (Original) Paisible

  • 4/5 Philippe D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful walk (Original) Merveilleuse marche

  • 5/5 Jocelyne C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In this time of Covid, I can walk without seeing a lot of people. (Original) En ce temps de Covid, je peux marcher sans croiser beaucoup de personnes.

  • 5/5 Therline D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to relax with nature !! (Original) Très belle place pour se ressourcer avec la nature !!

  • 5/5 Léo L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery, perfect for a walk.

  • 5/5 Willian C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful park in the heart of Sainte Foy, I recommend taking the walk to Cap Rouge. (Original) Très beau parc au coeur de sainte Foy, je recommande de faire la promenade à pieds jusqu'à cap rouge.

  • 5/5 christina g. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to walk alone with a friend or faithful dog,hear the water and get in shape

  • 2/5 Oxicold 2 years ago on Google
    There is a lot a space to walk and eat, but the parking is quite far and on top of a hill. The beach is also small rock not sand

  • 5/5 K55 N. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for picnic!!!

  • 5/5 Hadi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful river view park with eating benches

  • 2/5 Zarine G. 2 years ago on Google
    Not a swimming beach! Did not realize this when I went! It is pretty though!

  • 3/5 Haotian W. 4 years ago on Google
    Please do NOT go to this park alone at night especially in winter. The road to this park near the railway is very dangerous because of the snow desert.

  • 5/5 Sameh F. 1 year ago on Google
    The best 'plage' in Québec city, vast beach, very clean, BBQ friendly (gas only) River tide effect, sand beach from Mars!

  • 5/5 Dan T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great park with view on the river + picnic tables + very clean and well maintained

  • 5/5 Fahimeh T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to do meditation, and to run You may either chose to run the trail or run at sea side!

  • 5/5 Nat F. 9 months ago on Google
    Fanrastic for walking alond the shore of the St Lawrence River. Many trees and schrubs identified along the path. Great place for a family picnic as well. Lots of tables and public washrooms readily available. Dogs permitted on leash. You can go swimming as well but I didn't see any life guards.

  • 5/5 pablo 9 months ago on Google
    Súper nice parc for the family’s who wants to have some fun and story time

  • 4/5 Robin F. 8 months ago on Google
    We parked at the top by the rail line. The beach is to the left when you get down, not the right. The beach was ok, but the water was not suitable today for swimming.

  • 5/5 Martin B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful water front path for walking, jogging or biking.

  • 5/5 Nicolas P. 7 months ago on Google
    Busy yet peaceful ✨️

  • 5/5 Lucie C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent! (Original) Magnifique!

  • 5/5 Philippe M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Tres belle place

  • 5/5 Martine S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice linear path along the river. Magnificent landscape as much in the shade of the large trees bordering the path as directly on the beach. Benches, tables and bins available along the route. Clean place. Free parking also available. (Original) Très beau sentier linéaire longeant le fleuve. Paysage magnifique autant à l'ombre des grands arbres bordant le sentier que directement sur la plage. Bancs, tables et poubelles disponibles le long du parcours. Endroit propre. Stationnement également disponible gratuit.

  • 5/5 Marcela G. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 4/5 noel t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) VERY NICE PLACE TO WALK AND OUTSIDE (Original) TRÈS BELLE ENDROIT POUR FAIRE DE LA MARCHE ET EXTÉRIEUR

  • 1/5 Roger B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too much people (Original) Trop de monde

  • 5/5 Denyse L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well maintained for walking (Original) Très bien entretenu pour la marche

  • 3/5 HCINI M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) With maps, I always find what I'm looking for. (Original) Avec maps, je trouve toujours ce que je cherche.

  • 5/5 Sophie Westman V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place ❤ (Original) Magnifique endroit

  • 5/5 Michel C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places to walk in Quebec. The more "wild" part which is towards the eastern end of the beach is particularly pleasant, it feels like you are far from the city. (Original) Un des plus beaux endroits où marcher à Québec. La partie plus "sauvage" qui est vers l'extrémité est de la plage est particulièrement agréable, on a l'impression d'être loin de la ville.

  • 5/5 Tommy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Cute during the winter!

  • 1/5 Scott C. 3 years ago on Google
    Quebec hates dogs. furry family members aren't allowed to do partake in fun. If you go on real hikes with real dogs and dont carry a chihuaha in your purse...dont bother with national parks. The whole family is not welcome.

  • 4/5 Simo Z. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of Quebec city's jewels, a great place to spend a peaceful time and refill your batteries. Great views for photography amateurs.

  • 5/5 Nancy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a walk - clean restrooms - nice view of the two bridges.

  • 5/5 Emma -. 6 years ago on Google
    A beautiful beach, all year long! A breath of fresh air, about 10 minutes from the Center. A great walk with amazing views!

  • 5/5 cristiratti 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to get together, having a picnic, walk near the river, or sunbathing!

  • 5/5 Guelmbaye N. 3 years ago on Google
    Extraordinary place to relax, picnic and other funs in nature.

  • 5/5 Daniel Moisés Gonzalez C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to go take a walk, make a picnic with friends and family or enjoy the water. The "beach" is rocky so there isn't much sand for the kids to play with but it's still very nice. The walking trail goes all along the river for about 3km with many beautiful sights to see during the walk.

  • 5/5 Nathalie P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place, you can walk, run and more (Original) Superbe endroit, on peut marcher, courir et plus

  • 4/5 lulu 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent view of the river (Original) Vue magnifique sur le fleuve

  • 5/5 Gheorghe L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb natural weighings without leaving the city! (Original) Superbe pesages naturelles sans sortir de la ville!

  • 5/5 Ginette M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to walk and have a picnic while admiring the river. (Original) Bel endroit pour marcher et faire un picnic en admirant le fleuve.

  • 5/5 Pascale Marier D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is beautiful and the facilities are great. One of my favorite places in Quebec. (Original) L'endroit est magnifique et les installations sont super. Figure parmi les places que je préfère à Québec.

  • 5/5 Ioan N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful hike (Original) Belle randonnée

  • 5/5 Josafat Alberto Betancourt L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love walking and enjoying a chocolate ice cream from Favoris (Original) Me encanta caminar y disfrutar de un helado con chocolate de Favoris

  • 5/5 Konstantin I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great views! Must see!

  • 5/5 Linda D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

  • 5/5 Vicky B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This park is perfect for long walks. It is also accessible to the dog. Parking is sufficient and free. I recommend this park for picnics and meeting friends. (Original) Ce parc est parfait pour de longues promenades. Il est aussi accessible au chien. Le stationnement est suffisant et gratuit. Je recommande ce parc pour faire des picnics et des rencontres entre amis.

  • 5/5 serge c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful and relaxing site (Original) Site merveilleux et reposant

  • 5/5 Chouinard C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always nice to walk around this place (Original) Toujours agréable de se balader à cet endroit

  • 5/5 Maurice B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Add trash cans, nothing else. (Original) Ajouter des poubelles, rien d autre.

  • 5/5 André L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent peaceful and relaxing place on the edge of the majestic St. Lawrence River with view of the bridges. (Original) Magnifique endroit paisible et reposant sur le bord du majestueux fleuve St-Laurent avec vue sur les ponts.

  • 5/5 Francine M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) With its stairs and paths, Jacques - Cartier beach is an ideal place to get in shape, in a magnificent natural setting. (Original) Avec ses escaliers et ses sentiers , la plage Jacques - Cartier est un endroit idéal pour se mettre en forme et ce, dans un décor naturel magnifique.

  • 5/5 Jonathan D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mot: WOW !!! (Original) Un mot: WOW!!!

  • 5/5 Marc-Andre D. 3 years ago on Google
    😎


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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