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Lucien-Blanchard Beach
📍 Estrie· County Sherbrooke· Sherbrooke

Lucien-Blanchard Beach

📍 755, rue Cabana, Sherbrooke, Québec

Lucien-Blanchard Beach is a peaceful spot surrounded by greenery, ideal for families and beginner paddlers. The lake offers calm waters, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboard, while allowing you to enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.

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Why go

Just an hour's drive from Sherbrooke, Lucien-Blanchard Beach is the perfect getaway for a relaxing day by the water. With its friendly atmosphere and varied activities, it's an ideal spot to recharge in nature.

What to do

  • Swimming: Enjoy the crystal-clear water and excellent water quality for safe swimming.
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding: Glide across the lake at your own pace and admire the surrounding landscapes.
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Rent a kayak or canoe to explore the lake's shores and discover the area's natural beauty.
  • Pedal Boating: Have fun with the family on a pedal boat, perfect for a relaxing outing on the water.
  • Biking and Beach Volleyball: After a day on the water, enjoy the biking trails and beach volleyball courts for some fun on the sand.

Nearby

Enjoy a picnic on the beach or relax on the warm sand. The rest areas are perfect for recharging after a day of water activities.

Getting there

From Sherbrooke, expect about a 1-hour drive to reach Lucien-Blanchard Beach and enjoy a day of leisure by the water.

Good to know

Arrive early to secure the best spots on the beach and don’t forget to bring sunscreen. Water activities are perfect for beginners, so feel free to try stand-up paddleboarding!

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
5 m
Length
2 km
Elevation
250 m
Place type
Beach
Region
Estrie
County
Sherbrooke
Parking
Available
ParkingToilets

The stay

Practical info

Beach — swimming, recreational canoeing, recreational kayaking, pedal boating, stand-up paddleboarding.

📍 Contact
755, rue Cabana, Sherbrooke, Québec
County : Sherbrooke
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Swimming
  • Canot récréatif
  • Kayak récréatif
  • Pedal boat
  • Stand-up paddleboard

Land activities

  • Cycling
  • Volleyball de plage

Facilities

  • Outdoor playground
  • Showers
  • Service pavilion
  • Beach
  • Boat launch
  • Walking trail
  • Restrooms
  • Vestiaire

Food & dining

  • Picnic area

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