Baie-des-Rochers municipal park

Baie-des-Rochers is a small village in the municipality of Saint-Siméon. The name was chosen by Samuel de Champlain, in 1626, to emphasize the astonishing spectacle of the hundreds of rocks that dot this spectacular bay surrounded by sheer walls.

The trails

The municipal park boasts around 7 km of woodland walking trails, including several viewpoints over the river. At low tide, the bay dries up completely and becomes accessible for walking. From the parking lot, the Chute à ma Grand-mère trail leads to the Anse de Sable trail.

Nearby Cap du Nid-de-Corbeaux is, according to experts, the best place for animal watching, and at low tide you can see a wide variety of aquatic species such as starfish, sea urchins and others.

The bay

When the water level rises, the area is accessible to kayakers for a few hours’ paddling. The scenery is magnificent. You’ll have access to a steep island in the center of the bay. Experts can venture out on the river. To the north, you’ll find Cap du Basque, and to the south, Cap de la Tête au Chien.

For a kayak camping trip, you can start from La Baie des Rochers and head southwest. Leaving the bay, we skirt around the superb peninsula to reach the beach of l’anse de Sable, 3 km further on. A 500-metre-long beach where you can pitch your tent. Preferably near the edge of the woods, to avoid getting wet at high tide.

Access

From Saint-Siméon, follow Route 138 east for approximately 16 km. In Baie-des-Rochers, turn right onto rue de la Chapelle and continue for 2.5 km to the wharf.