5 Family-friendly beaches | Chaudière-Appalaches près de Québec

Beach at L'Éco-Parc des Etchemins in Lac-Etchemin — ©Éco-Parc des Etchemins beach from the air|Jeff Frenette

Children having fun on the beach at Éco-Parc des Etchemins in Lac-Etchemin — ©Children having fun on the beach at Éco-Parc des Etchemins |Stéphanie Allard

A little girl on the beach at Éco-Parc des Etchemins in Lac-Etchemin — ©A little girl on the beach at Éco-Parc des Etchemins|Stéphanie Allard

Lac-Etchemin Éco-Parc des Etchemins

A large, supervised beach with a tropical feel lines the shores of Lac Etchemin. A floating dock with a slide and diving board, and a Wibit playground add to your beach experience. The Centre Nautique offers over 35 boats for rent: paddle boards, kayaks, pedal boards, canoes and pedal boats.

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The aquatic zone, with its water slides, wave pool, paddling pool and pirate ship.

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©Beach and sand castles - Camping Lac Georges|Stéphanie Allard

©Beautiful beach on a man-made lake - Camping Lac Georges|Stéphanie Allard

©Soft sand beach - Camping du Lac Georges|Stéphanie Allard

Val-Alain Camping Lac Georges

A superb supervised beach (on a man-made lake) and several water games, including water slides 40 feet high. There’s even a pirate ship for your kids to explore!

WE GO THERE FOR

The children’s slides, water games, heated family pool and wading pool, and incredible multisports center.

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Swimming at Centre de Plein Air Ste-Apolline in Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton — ©Swimming at Centre de Plein Air Ste-Apolline |Stéphanie Allard

©Swimming on a private beach - Centre Plein Air Sainte Apolline (Lac Carré)|Stéphanie Allard

Swimming on an intimate beach at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline (Lac Carré) — ©Bathing on an intimate beach at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline |Stéphanie Allard

Paddleboarding at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline (Lac Carré) — ©Paddleboarding at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline |Stéphanie Allard

Hebertism course at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline (Lac Carré) — ©Hebertism course at Centre Plein Air Sainte-Apolline|Stéphanie Allard

Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton Centre de Plein Air Ste-Apolline

Lac Carré will charm bathers of all ages! Prefer to watch others get wet or build a magnificent sandcastle? Just pull up a chair and enjoy the enchanting scenery!

WHERE TO GO

A trip in a kayak, rowboat, paddleboard or pedalo! Also, venture out for a few jumps on the trampoline or on the 1-km-long hebertism trail made up of 24 modules.

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Aerial view of Grand lac Saint-François at Frontenac National Park in Adstock — ©Aerial view of Grand lac Saint-François in Frontenac National Park |Parc national de Frontenac

©Kayaking in Frontenac National Park |Stéphanie Allard

Adstock Parc national de Frontenac

The supervised sandy beach in the St-Daniel sector is ideal for sunbathing or diving into the lake waters. The shallow water is perfect for families!

WE GO THERE TO

Take advantage of the park’s equipment rentals (canoe, kayak, paddleboard and pedal boat) and explore Grand Lac Saint-François.

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Beach and water games at Boisé Du Domaine in Thetford Mines — ©Beach and water games at Boisé Du Domaine|Stéphanie Allard

Little girl having fun at the Boisé du Domaine beach in Thetford Mines — ©Little girl having fun at the Boisé du Domaine beach|Stéphanie Allard

Thetford Mines Boisé du Domaine

The supervised beach is the ideal place to relax by the water and soak up the sun. It’s the perfect place to swim or have fun with family and friends.

WE GO THERE FOR

Their inflatable water course offers hours of fun for children and adults alike. With its fun obstacles and stimulating challenges, it’s a must-do activity for the whole family!