Pointe-Taillon National Park

Pointe-Taillon is a nature reserve on the north shore of Lake Saint-Jean covering lowland areas with sandy beaches and diverse wetland zones. The landscape features marshy areas, sand dunes, and forested sections that create a natural transition between the water and the inland forest.

The area was formerly called Pointe Savane before being renamed in 1886 to honor Louis-Olivier Taillon, a former Premier of Quebec. This change in name reflected growing recognition of the site's importance to the region.

The park serves as a gathering place where local communities spend their leisure time exploring the shoreline and natural surroundings. Its trails and water zones reflect how outdoor recreation has always been central to daily life in this region.

The area is best explored during the warmer months when bicycles, canoes, and paddle boards are available and beaches are ideal for walking. Designated launch areas for water activities are located at different beach sectors, making it easy to start your exploration.

The area contains a large peat bog formed by deposits from the Péribonka River, creating a rare landscape that few visitors expect to find. This wetland supports plants and wildlife adapted to wet, acidic conditions that exist nowhere else nearby.

Location: Saint-Henri-de-Taillon

Location: Sainte-Monique

Location: Saint-Gédéon

Location: Alma

Location: Quebec

Inception: November 6, 1985

Website: http://sepaq.com/pq/pta/fr

GPS coordinates: 48.70000,-71.96670

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05