Discover Caplan

Caplan is located in the heart of Baie-des-Chaleurs and has three municipal beaches. For your stay, you can also consider walks and runs on the Sentier de la halte routière, rides along the coastal cycling path, and opportunities to learn about maritime history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Caplan, you can plan your trip around whether you’d most like to spend time at the beach, enjoy the outdoors, or learn about the area’s history. The activities offer different ways to experience Caplan, from its coastline to the flora, fauna, and art along the way.

Beaches and Coastline

Plage du Village is ideal for walks by the sea and watching the sunsets. You can also look for small agates there. This beach combines coastal views with a hands-on activity along the shore.

A rustic beach in Caplan offers panoramic views of the bay, the barachois, the former fishing harbour, and Caplan’s distinctive cliffs. The view brings together different coastal features: the water, barachois, and cliffs, as well as the historic connection to the former harbour.

The equipped Plage de la Rivière is 3 km west of Caplan village and can be reached by the path running alongside Route 132. This location information can help you plan your beach visit.

You can explore Caplan’s red cliffs from the water by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. At the site of an equipped beach, the historic building La Neigière offers seasonal kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Check the rental service’s operating dates before your trip. If you’re deciding between a beach visit and an activity on the water, the rental service’s seasonal availability is an important factor in planning.

Getting Around on Foot or by Bike

The Sentier de la halte routière is open year-round and is suitable for walking and running. Along the trail, you can discover local flora and fauna; at Caplan’s western edge, it is lined with works of art. The trail offers a different focus from a beach walk, with nature watching and art along the way taking centre stage.

Caplan’s cycling path runs along Baie-des-Chaleurs and is suitable for leisurely rides, athletic outings, or family trips. When choosing between the routes, how you plan to get around is a useful distinction: the Sentier is suitable for walks and runs, while the cycling path accommodates different kinds of rides along the bay.

Maritime History and Events

At Ruisseau Leblanc fishing harbour, you can connect with Caplan’s maritime history. The harbour complements the beach and trail experiences with a cultural focus. If you’d like to include the area’s history in your stay, alongside coastal scenery and outdoor activities, it’s a good place to start.

The 2026 municipal summer program announced the Mercredi-Marigot music series at Plage de la Rivière. If you’d like to plan your trip around events, check the program dates for your travel period.

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