Natuurlijke uitkijkpunten in Québec

Spectacular Nature Viewpoints

Quebec’s diverse landscape offers an extensive array of natural vantage points, ranging from the rugged peaks of the Chic-Choc Mountains to the powerful hydraulics of northern rivers. This collection highlights significant geological features, including the impact-crater-formed René-Levasseur Island and the limestone formations of the Far North. Visitors can explore the well-marked trails of the Stoke Mountains, the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Gaspé Peninsula, and remote waterfalls like Eaton Canyon on the Caniapiscau River.

Spectacular Nature Viewpoints — Kaart

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Chute de la rivière du Portage

A secluded waterfall located along the Portage River near the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.

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Pv Monts Stoke

A panoramic lookout point within the Monts Stoke trail network in the Eastern Townships.

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René-Levasseur Island

René-Levasseur Island is a large island in the centre of Lake Manicouagan in Quebec, Canada.

CBaillargeon / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Mount Logan

Mount Logan is a mountain on the Gaspé Peninsula, in Quebec, Canada. Part of the Chic-Choc Mountains, Mount Logan rises 1,150 metres above…

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Chute rivière aux émerudes

Also known as Emerald Falls, this site is noted for the distinct turquoise color of its basin near Percé.

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Pic des crépuscules

A high-altitude vantage point located along the Sentiers Frontaliers near the United States border.

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Rapids

Significant whitewater section located in the remote James Bay region.

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Pv Grotte de l'Ours

A viewpoint overlooking a natural rock cavity within the Monts Stoke hiking area.

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Pic du Grand Corbeau

A summit lookout providing views of the Saguenay Fjord and the surrounding boreal forest.

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Montagne de Marbre

Part of the Sentiers Frontaliers, this peak features a dramatic 400-meter cliff face near the border.

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Chutes du Serpent

A series of cascades located on the Serpent River in the Upper Laurentians.

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Pic De La Hutte

The highest accessible point in Mont-Valin National Park, offering views of the Saguenay region.

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La vierge des géocatcheurs

A scenic viewpoint near Rouyn-Noranda popular within the regional geocaching community.

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Portes du Ciel

A mountain pass lookout on the Sentiers Frontaliers offering expansive views of the Eastern Townships.

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Pv Mégantic

A vantage point in the Stoke Mountains facing the Mont Mégantic massif.

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Pv Chaine Chapman

Overlooks the Chapman mountain range within the Appalachian geological formation.

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Pv Étang

A quiet lookout over a forest pond located in the Monts Stoke trail system.

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Pv Sherbrooke

A southern-facing viewpoint providing a clear sightline toward the city of Sherbrooke.

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Pv de la Grotte de L'Ours

Secondary vantage point near the Bear's Cave in the Monts Stoke hiking network.

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Pv Wow

A prominent lookout point noted for its wide-angle views of the Eastern Townships landscape.

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Point de vue Chute Delaney

A viewpoint overlooking the 150-meter-high Delaney Falls in Jacques-Cartier National Park.

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Sentier Askikwaj - nord est

A northeastern vantage point on the Askikwaj trail in Aiguebelle National Park.

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Pic de l'Aurore

A distinctive cliff and lookout in Percé overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Percé Rock.

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Pv Pic Bald sommet

The summit lookout of Bald Peak, the highest point in the Monts Stoke range.

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Pv Pic Bald

A lower-elevation lookout located on the approach to the Pic Bald summit.

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Sentier Askikwaj - est

An eastern-facing viewpoint within the rugged terrain of Aiguebelle National Park.

Chute au Granite

A remote waterfall situated on the upper reaches of the Caniapiscau River.

Grande rivière de la Baleine

A significant hydraulic site on the Great Whale River in the Nunavik region.

Grande Baleine

Large-scale rapids and falls on the Great Whale River near the Hudson Bay coast.

Eaton Canyon

A massive canyon and 30-meter waterfall on the Caniapiscau River in Northern Quebec.

Chute aux Schistes

A waterfall on the Caniapiscau River flowing over distinct schist rock formations.

Chute de la Pyrite

Named for the mineral deposits in the surrounding rock, located in the remote subarctic wilderness.

Nid de l'épervier (ancien réflecteur)

The site of a former fire reflector, providing views over the Abitibi-Témiscamingue forests.

Halte du Cap-Barré

A coastal rest area and lookout point on the northern shore of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Askikwaj - ruisseau Laflamme

A viewpoint overlooking the Laflamme stream valley in Aiguebelle National Park.

Chute du Calcaire

A waterfall characterized by limestone geological features along the Caniapiscau River.

Belvédère de la Rivière-du-Nord-Ouest

A scenic lookout on the North Shore near Sept-Îles, overlooking the Rivière du Nord-Ouest.

Chute de la Baie-de-la-Tour

A coastal waterfall on Anticosti Island that drops directly toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Viewpoint of Mistassini Lake

A vantage point overlooking Mistassini Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Quebec.

Rapides Noyés

A turbulent section of the Gatineau River system near the Cabonga Reservoir.

Chute du Petit Lac Poigan

A waterfall located within the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve.

Pointe Miles

A rocky point and lookout on the shores of the Baskatong Reservoir.

Rapides de l'Épinette

Rapids on the Gens de Terre River, popular for wilderness whitewater paddling.

Pointe Bernard

A steep cliff point overlooking the Gatineau River valley.

Rapides de la Gorge

A narrow whitewater gorge located in the Outaouais backcountry.

Rapides Nickle

Technical rapids located on the Gens de Terre River in the La Vérendrye region.

Péninsule Lay

A geographic feature on Lake Waswanipi in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory.

Pointe Muwapu Maskanu Auchikusipumich

A coastal point on Hudson Bay near Kuujjuarapik, featuring traditional Cree and Inuit place names.