Our beaches are among the most beautiful beaches in Quebec. A shallow lake, ideal for your children to swim safely.
Let yourself be carried away by the sound of the waves and the warmth of July, by a swim in fresh and refreshing water, you can have fun on our beaches. You can rent watercraft, go camping to venture to the end of the horizon. With family, as a couple, or with friends, the beaches and the 250 islands of Lake Saint-Jean offer you the best of summer.
The sun sparkling on deep blue waves, children playing in the sand, the tranquil calm of nature… it’s a dream come true. The beaches of Lake Saint-Jean offer 1,000 km² of freshwater bordered by 42 km of fine sandy beach right here in Quebec.
Did you know that Lake Saint-Jean has another name? Yes, it’s also called Piekouagami. This means ‘shallow’ according to the nation of the Porcupines who lived on its shores hundreds of years ago.
And if you’re looking to admire the most beautiful landscapes of this lake, head to the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Music Camp, the rest area in Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix, or even the Desbiens Trading Post.
Finally, if there’s one thing to remember about the beaches of Lake Saint-Jean, it’s that they offer the most beautiful spots to watch the sunsets. You’ll witness a spectacle of the lake water dancing under the fiery colors of the sky while the sun tints the panorama like nowhere else. And if you really want to enjoy it, visit our beaches during the summer solstice!
