Paddle a sea kayak along the Lighthouse Trail — the storied maritime corridor studded with 19th-century lighthouses — exploring hidden coves, limestone headlands, and the tidal shallows of the lower St. Lawrence with a certified bilingual guide.
What to expect
Launch from the village of Bergeronnes or Tadoussac, immediately entering a world of dramatic limestone shorelines and boreal forest spilling to the water's edge. Your guide points out harbour seals basking on exposed ledges, and beluga sightings in the shallows are common. Paddling beneath a functioning 19th-century lighthouse — its beam still sweeping the river at dusk — is a moment of pure, cinematic St. Lawrence magic. A shoreside picnic of local Charlevoix provisions crowns the outing.
Good to know
No prior kayak experience required — guides brief and outfit all guests fully. Book at meretmonde.ca; advance reservation essential in peak fall-foliage season. Dress in quick-dry layers; dry bags provided. Allow 4–5 hours including briefing and picnic.