Beauharnois: Waterways, Forest and Archaeology

Beauharnois combines a variety of waterside experiences with forest trails and archaeological discoveries. Numerous access points lead to Lac Saint-Louis, the Beauharnois Canal and the St. Lawrence River. When planning your stay, you can therefore choose between activities on the water, a bike ride and visits to Pointe-du-Buisson. Which vacation rental in Beauharnois is right for your trip also depends on which of these activities you want to focus on.

On the water: kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and sailing

The water access points offer opportunities for kayaking, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding; you can also enjoy the shoreline. Découverte Nature Kayak Beauharnois-Salaberry offers rentals of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes, as well as introductory lessons in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Depending on your interests, you can choose between an introductory lesson and renting different types of watercraft.

The Paré à virer sailing school near downtown Beauharnois offers a different perspective. There, you can discover sailing on Lac Saint-Louis aboard a 30-foot sailboat. If you are particularly interested in getting started with sailing, its location near downtown is a useful point of reference when choosing where to stay. Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding offer a different focus, centering on the relevant introductory lessons and rentals of boards, canoes or kayaks.

Forest and trails at Pointe-du-Buisson

At Pointe-du-Buisson Park, 3.5 kilometers of trails wind through the forest. The maple-hickory forest community is thousands of years old; the natural forest consists mostly of maple and hickory trees. The ecosystem is rich in species and fragile, and rare plant species are found at Pointe-du-Buisson. These features make the forest a special destination for anyone who would also like to discover the area's natural environment during their stay.

Pointe-du-Buisson encompasses 21 hectares of forest, where visitors can walk along the St. Lawrence River. A visit thus combines forest and shoreline, while the 3.5 kilometers of trails provide a clear guide for exploring the area. Those who want to focus on nature will find a different experience here than spending a day on the water or cycling.

Archaeology and a longer bike ride

The Pointe-du-Buisson – Musée québécois d’archéologie complements a visit to nature with a look at history. On a personalized visit, you can discover 5,000 years of history. A simulated archaeological dig is also available in the Archéo Zone. This lets you combine an interest in forest and shoreline with an archaeological discovery, while offering two distinct experiences: the park introduces you to a fragile forest landscape, while the museum explores the region's history.

For cyclists, the Parc régional de Beauharnois-Salaberry has a 72-kilometer paved cycling path. It is part of the Route verte, runs along the Beauharnois Canal and crosses agricultural areas in Beauharnois, Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois and Sainte-Martine. Its length and route give your outing a different scale from the 3.5 kilometers of trails at Pointe-du-Buisson. If you are looking for a vacation rental, first consider whether your trip will focus more on water activities, forest and archaeology, or cycling.

Another destination to consider is Salaberry-De-Valleyfield.

For the broader travel overview: Beauharnois-Salaberry.