Pointe-Taillon

Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon protects 92 square kilometres of sand beaches, boreal forest, peat bogs, and wetlands on a peninsula jutting into Lac Saint-Jean in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Established in 1985, the park preserves a remarkable 15-kilometre-long sandy beach along the lake, extensive peatlands documenting 10,000 years of ecological history, and diverse habitats supporting boreal wildlife. The park's name comes from the Pointe-Taillon peninsula, formed by sediments deposited by the Péribonka and other rivers flowing into Lac Saint-Jean. The park offers a unique combination of beach recreation, wilderness hiking, and ecological education.