Continent |
North America |
Country |
Canada |
Next Big City |
Quebec |
Next Town |
Quebec |
Type: |
River |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Rental, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Calm, flat water. Some current if you go out too far.
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
In the middle of a major industrial area. Trains and trucks and hug piles of stones. The beach is a great little hidden spot. There are a lot of windsurfers in summer, so kiters be careful. The place is great to ride the ice in winter.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Nice from spring to fall, wetsuit neccessary. Winter snowkiting.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
NNE, NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Only good in NE and E winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Off 440 heading east out of Quebec. Exit on Boulevard Henri-Bourassa, drive to its end and turn left when you see water or the end of the street. Follow the road up north and you will see a small round-about. Park to the right.
Rules |
Other |
Parking can be restricted in summer but it is legal.
Old Quebec!