L'Isle-aux-Coudres

L'Isle-aux-Coudres is an island municipality in the Charlevoix region that stretches along the Saint Lawrence River. The land here changes from coastal shores to agricultural fields as you move inland.

French colonists settled on the island during the 17th century and named it after the hazelnut trees that grew abundantly there. These early settlements became the foundation for today's community.

The residents here, called marsouins, keep alive traditional crafts and recipes passed down through generations. You can see these practices in daily life when visiting local workshops and tasting traditional dishes.

A free ferry connects the island year-round from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and carries both vehicles and pedestrians. The crossing is short and straightforward, making it easy to get to the island and back.

During cold months, the island's position in the Saint Lawrence River creates natural ice bridges that allow rare access over frozen water. This phenomenon is a striking natural occurrence that happens only under specific weather conditions.

Location: Charlevoix

Inception: August 23, 2000

Shares border with: Les Éboulements

Website: http://municipaliteiac.ca

GPS coordinates: 47.40000,-70.38330

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02