

Best for intermediate divers, 0-2m, shore entry, strong current.
Plage de Sainte-Félicité, located within the Parc Isabelle Boulay on the Gaspé Peninsula, offers a shore-entry snorkeling experience over a reef environment. The site is best accessed at low tide to explore tide pools, as the open water conditions are frequently affected by strong currents and surf. Depths are shallow, averaging 1 metre with a maximum of 2 metres. Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres, though water temperatures remain cold, typically hovering around 4 degrees Celsius. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe.
48.90100, -67.33400
Check the tide schedule before setting out, as the landscape is in constant evolution and low tide allows observation of marine organisms.
Access via Saint-Jean Street, then Bélanger Street, through the municipal beach at Parc Isabelle Boulay. Some hikers start at the municipal rest stop west of the village or take the staircase behind the church.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 2m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-14°C
Current
Strong
The site supports a range of temperate marine life typical of the region, including various species of fish, crabs, and invertebrates such as brittle stars and sea spiders.
No, this site is rated for intermediate snorkelers due to the presence of strong currents and surf conditions.
The water depth ranges from 0 to 2 metres, with an average depth of 1 metre.
Plage de Sainte-Félicité is a shore-entry site.
Divers and snorkelers should be aware of cold water temperatures, strong currents, and surf.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Plage de Sainte-Félicité (Parc Isabelle Boulay) in Matane. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 14°C.
Plage de Sainte-Félicité (Parc Isabelle Boulay) in Matane can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Plage de Sainte-Félicité (Parc Isabelle Boulay) in Matane typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.