Leclercville Between Trails, Water and History

Leclercville brings together hiking trails, water activities and local history. At Parc de l’Île, the shores of the Rivière du Chêne and the St. Lawrence River meet; cliffs, tides and wind shape the landscape. The presbytery focuses on family origins and founding families. When looking for a hotel in Leclercville, consider this question: should your stay be shaped mainly by a hike, a kayak route or the exhibitions? Trail length, difficulty and the time required for a route can help you compare the options.

Trails with Different Highlights

The 4.2 km Sentier 4 Saisons connects the village of Leclercville with the Moulin du Portage and runs along the Rivière du Chêne. Its striking scenery is part of the experience, along with a moderate difficulty level and some more technically challenging sections. When planning, consider these more demanding sections as well as the trail’s length.

The Sentier pédestre de la Rivière du Chêne is just a few steps from Parc de l’Île and is also of moderate difficulty. Maple and hemlock trees line the trail, which also passes several beaches. You may also spot beaver dams.

Both trails are of moderate difficulty, but their routes differ: the Sentier 4 Saisons connects the village with the Moulin du Portage, while the Sentier pédestre is close to Parc de l’Île. The first trail includes some more technically challenging sections; vegetation and beaches shape the surroundings of the second.

Kayak Route and Waterfront Launch Sites

As part of the Route bleue Québec/Chaudière-Appalaches, Leclercville provides two launch sites for kayaks and boats with a shallow draft: Quai de Leclercville and Parc de l’Île. Both have parking, toilets, picnic tables and boat-launch facilities. Quai de Leclercville also has a ramp for small motorboats; launching kayaks and canoes there is free.

The Boucle de l’île et des Navigateurs is a 12 km kayak route of moderate difficulty that takes 2 to 4 hours. It runs from Parc de l’Île de Leclercville to Quai de Lotbinière. Its distance, difficulty level and estimated time give you concrete points of reference when planning a kayak trip.

Parc de l’Île lies between cliffs and the village, on the shores of the Rivière du Chêne and the St. Lawrence River. The park and rest area are intended for residents and visitors. Tides and wind shape the site and its landscape.

Presbytery, Local History and Paragliding

The presbytery in Leclercville has permanent exhibitions on the family origins of Félix Leclerc and on the founding families. Public exhibitions are held there during the summer season; check the dates before your trip. The exhibition topics complement hiking and water activities with a glimpse into the local families’ history.

Paragliders also use the cliff at the Leclercville rest area as a takeoff point.

Access to the Sentier 4 Saisons

Its access point is on Route Marie-Victorin, also known as Route 132, a few metres east of the Leclercville bridge. Check current access information before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Antoine-De-Tilly, Laurier-Station, Saint-Apollinaire, Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière

Go to the broader travel guide: Lotbinière.