National wildlife area encompassing 21.7 hectares (53.6 acres) of intertidal marsh in the St. Lawrence, 8 km (5 mi.) northeast of Rimouski. Established in 1986, it protects numerous habitats, including the Spartina marsh. It is one of Québec’s best shorebird-watching sites.
Pointe-au-Père National Wildlife Area
Contact details
Musée de la Mer de Pointe-au-Père
950 Rue Marconi, Rimouski, Québec, Canada, G5M 1L7
950 Rue Marconi, Rimouski, Québec, Canada, G5M 1L7
48.51367720, -68.46994480
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Pointe-au-Père © ECCC
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Interpretation panels
Services
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Last updated: January 7, 2026
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