What to see and do
In the Municipality
The Heritage walk on foot or bicycle. See more information
A visit to the Maliseet Nation (smalest reservation in Canada). See more information
A visit to the historical village church (open to the public June to August) Find out more about this historic building
Summer Arts & craft Expo-Sale of the Cercle des Fermières de Cacouna (420 rue du Couvent) opened from the end of June till early August.
Bird watching at the ornithology site (third best location in the Province of Québec to observe birds). See more information
Pedal your way on the cycling trail of the "Route Verte" next to the ornithology site. See more information
Museum: Miniature Village.See more information
Play a golf game on the third oldest course in Canada. See more information
Annual Winter Carnival (usually in February)
In the region
Village of Notre Dame du Portage (approx 15 kms to the west). Member of the "Association des plus beaux villages du Québec". See more information
The city of Rivière du Loup (approx 10 kms to the west) See the Web site
The village of L'Ile Verte (approx 12 kms to the eastt) See the Web site (french)
The island of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs (approx 12 kms to the eastt) - See the following web sites (in french): No1 and No2
The island of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs could be the first municipality in Quebec to get the title of "paysage humanisé", a statute that protects certain remarkable inhabited territories, while allowing the continuation and evolution of human activities.
Ferry to Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs - Schedules, rates, notices, etc... See the Web site
Explore the St. Lawrence River from Riviere-du-Loup, the only starting point on the south shore of St. Lawrence for whale watching cruise. Croisières AML
Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, in the park area of Pointe at Rivière-du-Loup, the St. Lawrence Exploration Centre is an educational centre that will teach you about the animal and plant life of this amazing current of water. Guided and self-guided tours; interactive permanent expositions; aquarium; films presentations and much more await you! Open from mid-June through mid-September, every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See the Web site
Parc linéaire interprovincial Petit Temis (cycling and walking path) along the route of an old railway. Access to the track from Rivière du Loup and Saint-Modeste.See the Web site
Manoir Fraser of Rivière du Loup. See the Web site
Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent de Rivière du Loup. See Web site (french)
Museum of miniature ships and legends of the Lower St. Lawrence. Boulevard Cartier, Rivière du Loup.
Christmas at the Castle. An enchanting location built on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in 1971. Inside, a magical Christmas scene is renewed each year. See the Web site
The Municipality of St-Georges de Cacouna and surroundings are situated at a major crossroad with proximity to the St Lawrence River.
Visitors can impregnate themselves with a rich history while discovering many historical and patrimonial circuits which is offered in several villages of the area.
A cruise on the St. Lawrence River will allow for the discovery of a panorama without comparison; also, do not miss the rich aquatic fauna such as the observation of whales amongst others.
A region to be discovered.
