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Blue Route - Lake Matapédia - Grande Île Loop C

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking🏖️ Swimming Kayak Canoe Stand-up paddleboard+2

📍 Route Soucy, Amqui, Québec, G5J 3T3

Lake Matapédia offers enchanting landscapes with its calm waters and wooded shores. It's an ideal spot for intermediate paddlers looking to explore nature while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere.

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Why go

Escape just a few hours from the city to discover the beautiful Lac Matapédia. This gem of Gaspésie offers breathtaking landscapes and a multitude of water activities.

What to do

Kayak and canoe: Explore the calm waters of the lake by kayak or canoe, perfect for adventurers of all levels.
Stand-up paddleboarding: Glide across the peaceful surface of the lake while practicing stand-up paddleboarding, a relaxing yet sporty activity.
Wildlife observation: Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including aquatic birds and other animals that inhabit the shores.

Nearby

After a day of activities, enjoy a picnic by the lakeshore or simply relax while admiring the scenery.

Getting there

From the nearest city, expect about a 2-hour drive to reach this peaceful haven.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring your safety gear, including a life jacket. Check the weather conditions before heading out and stay hydrated during your activities.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type

Lake

Avg. depth

10 m

Length

12 km

Elevation

150 m

Place type

Trail

Region

Gaspésie

County

La Matapédia

Parking

Available

ParkingToiletsCamping

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The stay

Practical info

Trail — whitewater canoeing, recreational canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, recreational kayaking.

📍 Contact

Route Soucy, Amqui, Québec, G5J 3T3

County : La Matapédia

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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

Canot d'eau vive
Canot récréatif
Sea kayaking
Kayak d'eau vive
Kayak récréatif
Stand-up paddleboard
Rabaska

Facilities

Abri / relais chauffé
Outdoor playground
Beach
Walking trail
Restrooms

Food & dining

Picnic area

Source: SIT Québec (Tourinsoft) — open data CC-BY 4.0.

Hiking

Hiking trails nearby

Sentier Le Promontoire
1.4 km
SIA, 6-Vallée de la Matapedia
130.9 km

Trails located nearby — data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances computed from OSM tracks; verify on site.

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