Tadoussac Dunes

To get to the parking lot at the top of the dunes, follow the main street in Tadoussac eastwards out of town to the very end. Parking is located on the left. As you enter the trails, there is a honour toll station. Fill out a card and drop your money in the slot. The trails begin to the left. Begin first by crossing a small bridge. Note the dam on the left, then climb to the lookout at the top of the trail.

From this point one can look back at the dunes and see that they are in fact not really dunes, but a sand delta created by a river flowing under the ice during glacial times. Note there are several levels indicated changing water levels during the time the dunes were created.

Return back down the trail to the lookout and once across the bridge, turn left to take the trail down to the beach below the dunes. There is another outlook part way down which is worth while visiting as it crosses the gorge created by the river. Afterwards, return to the trail and continue down to the beach.

When the tide is low, there is lots to explore on the tidal flat below the dunes. High tide can cut the beach off completely, so choosing when to go can be important. At high tide, it is advisable to return back up the trail used to descend. At lower tide levels, take advantage of the nice sandy beach! There is usually a path climbing diagonally up the dune. This is worthwhile as one gets a true picture of the height of the dune!
Once at the top, head right along the road to return to the parking lot.