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Municipal Beach - Baie-des-Sables Tourist Station
📍 Estrie· County Le Granit· Lac-Mégantic

Municipal Beach - Baie-des-Sables Tourist Station

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📍 2370, chemin du Lac, Lac-Mégantic, Québec, G6B 2S5

The Municipal Beach at Baie-des-Sables provides a peaceful and enchanting setting, ideal for families. The calm and shallow waters are perfect for beginners in kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboard, while allowing you to enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

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Why go

Just a few hours from Montreal, the Municipal Beach at Baie-des-Sables Tourist Station is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and relaxation seekers. Enjoy an idyllic setting to recharge by the water.

What to do

  • Swimming: Dive into the crystal-clear, refreshing waters of the lake for a rejuvenating swim.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding: Explore the peaceful shores of the lake on a stand-up paddleboard, an activity accessible to all skill levels.
  • Kayaking and canoeing: Rent a kayak or a canoe for a tranquil aquatic adventure on the lake, perfect for beginners.
  • Hiking: Traverse the surrounding trails to discover local flora and fauna in a soothing natural setting.
  • Fishing: Bring your fishing rod and enjoy a quiet day fishing in the lake's bountiful waters.

Nearby

After a day of activities, relax on the beach for a picnic with family or friends, or enjoy a quiet stroll along the water.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1.5-hour drive to reach this beautiful tourist station in the Eastern Townships.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. Water activities are best enjoyed in calm weather, so always check the weather conditions before heading out.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
3 m
Length
2 km
Elevation
250 m
Fishing
Allowed
Place type
Beach
Region
Estrie
County
Le Granit
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Available
ParkingToiletsDogs allowedCamping

The stay

Practical info

Beach — swimming, recreational canoeing, rowboating, recreational kayaking, swimming.

📍 Contact
2370, chemin du Lac, Lac-Mégantic, Québec, G6B 2S5
County : Le Granit
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Swimming
  • Canot récréatif
  • Chaloupe à rames
  • Kayak récréatif
  • Natation
  • Fishing
  • Pêche sur la glace
  • Pedal boat
  • Stand-up paddleboard
  • Windsurfing
  • Rabaska
  • Sailing

Land activities

  • Course à pied
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski alpin / planche à neige
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski nordique
  • Soccer
  • Cycling
  • Volleyball de plage

Recreation & discovery

  • Kids activities
  • Géocaching
  • Snow tubing
  • Mycologie
  • Quilles
  • Yoga
  • Chaloupe à moteur
  • Motomarine
  • Ponton

Facilities

  • Abri / relais chauffé
  • Outdoor playground
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Marina
  • Service pavilion
  • Beach
  • Boat launch
  • Walking trail
  • Restrooms
  • Vestiaire
  • Borne d'information interactive
  • Shop
  • Dépanneur
  • Eau potable
  • Électricité
  • Électricité - 15 ampères
  • Électricité - 30 ampères
  • Électricité - 50 ampères
  • Ice
  • Wi-Fi

Food & dining

  • Picnic area
  • Takeout

Services

  • Accès signalisé (panneaux bleus)
  • Borne de recharge électrique
  • Taxi disponible
  • Chiens (en laisse) admis
  • Chiens (en laisse) admis sur la plage
  • Support à vélos
  • Horaire particulier sur demande
  • Ouverture possible hors-saison
  • Tarif de groupe

Accessibility

  • Adapted activities & equipment

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

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