Discover Rivière-Du-Loup

Parc des Chutes and Parc de la Pointe showcase two different aspects of nature in Rivière-du-Loup: a 33-metre-high waterfall and access to the St. Lawrence River. The selection of places to visit is rounded out by an interactive exhibition and boat trips.

Waterfall, river and local culture

The 33-metre-high Rivière du Loup waterfall is located in Parc des Chutes. Parc de la Pointe stretches for five kilometres and offers access to the St. Lawrence River. You can choose between a distinctive natural attraction and a park connected to the river; the two places offer different highlights for your stay.

At the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent in Rivière-du-Loup, the interactive exhibition “Visages et paysages” introduces visitors to more than a century of history. At the Port de plaisance de Rivière-du-Loup, you can take a sailboat trip or an excursion to the islands in the St. Lawrence River. The exhibition and boat trips appeal to different interests: historical insights on the one hand and experiences on the water on the other.

More landscapes and trails in the wider Rivière-Du-Loup destination

In the wider Rivière-Du-Loup destination, Parc des Chutes de Rivière-du-Loup includes a variety of ecosystems. These include Pointe du Platin, a rocky ridge, a slope and a clay plain. These landscape features give the natural area several distinct forms, rather than reducing it to the waterfall alone.

Sentiers de la Meute comprises 16 kilometres of maintained and marked trails that can be used in summer and winter. The trails are open to all ability levels, from beginners to experts, and offer opportunities for mountain biking and fat biking. The trail length and the specifically stated seasons make these trails a clearly defined option for planning activities at different times of year.

Parc linéaire interprovincial du Petit Témis offers opportunities to observe nature along the route, by rivers and lakes and in marshes. Herons, beavers and deer can also be spotted there. Compared with the marked trails of Sentiers de la Meute, the focus here is on bodies of water, wetlands and wildlife watching.

Art, history and ferry service

In the wider Rivière-Du-Loup destination, Manoir Fraser was built in 1830. It tells the story of the Fraser family and its influence on Rivière-du-Loup’s development in the 19th century. This historical context connects the manor’s construction date with the city’s history during that era.

Intervalle – Parcours d'art public is a walking or cycling route to around 40 public artworks in the city of Rivière-du-Loup. The art route adds another way to experience the city at your own pace, complementing its natural and historical attractions.

At Parc de la Pointe, in the wider Rivière-Du-Loup destination, you’ll find the Traverse Rivière-du-Loup–Saint-Siméon ferry service, which carries more than 185,000 passengers annually. If you’re considering taking the ferry, check the current schedule in advance.

To the broader travel overview: Rivière-Du-Loup.