When the sun rises over Rimouski, the whole family wants to get outside.
Pack some snacks, put on comfortable shoes, and head out to experience the city in the fresh air. Between parks, forest trails, games, shows, and relaxing moments by the river, sunny days offer countless opportunities to create memories together.
Here’s a family outing from morning until the end of the day, with an option to extend the adventure in nature.
Start gently at Ernest-Lepage Park
The day begins at Ernest-Lepage Park, a medium-sized municipal park perfect for rest, contemplation, and relaxation.
Its varied trails wind through a wooded area and alongside sunnier paths. Lookouts and a fountain invite you to take a break, while picnic areas allow you to eat outdoors among mature trees, squirrels, and birds.
Let the children set the pace
Here, there’s no need to plan every minute. Children observe what’s happening around them, choose a path, and take their time exploring. Parents can simply follow, breathe, and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.
It’s a simple introduction, just like the kind of vacation we love to experience in Rimouski.
Turn a walk into an adventure at the Parcours des Braves
Once your legs are warmed up, head to the Parcours des Braves, accessible via Rue des Braves. The site is part of Rimouski’s outdoor and hiking offerings.
Created through a community initiative, this free obstacle course is approximately 225 meters long and features suspension bridges, balance cables, a slide, a zip line, and climbing structures.
Get moving without watching the clock
The Parcours des Braves allows families to enjoy nature at their own pace. You can walk there, observe the birds, and turn the outing into an exploration game.
Bring good shoes, water, and a small snack. With children, unexpected detours are often part of the best moments.
Share a picnic at the pop-up public square
At lunchtime, head back to the river for a break at the pop-up public square, located at Veterans’ Square and part of the destination’s outdoor offerings.
Take out your lunch, settle in comfortably, and let the St. Lawrence River set the pace. The various swings, hammocks, structures, and picnic tables offer different options. The children eat quickly before wanting to explore again. The adults, on the other hand, gladly extend their break by watching the water.
Savor a moment without a plan
Family vacations aren’t just about big activities. They are also built in those simple moments when everyone gathers around a meal, without a tight schedule or obligation.
Enter the world of L’Île des Moussaillons
After the picnic comes the time to let the games begin.
L’Île des Moussaillons, located on 2nd Street East, is one of the main family entertainment venues in Rimouski.
In children’s imaginations, the place quickly becomes a destination in its own right. Immerse yourselves in a stimulating and safe environment where children aged 0 to 11 can move, explore, and play freely. They invent adventures and set themselves missions.
Set aside some time just for them
During the holidays, children appreciate these periods when play doesn’t need to have a goal. They explore, make new adventure companions, and leave with another story to tell.
End the evening with a family-friendly show
During the summer season, family-friendly shows add a touch of magic to Rimouski evenings.
Circus, theatre, storytelling, music, or acrobatics—the programming varies and offers events designed to bring generations together. Quoi vivre Rimouski presents this series among its offerings of shows and festivals, at the Beauséjour Park Agora.
After a day outdoors, settle in and let yourself be transported. The children laugh, the parents relax, and the late afternoon light gives the show a special charm.
End the day with stars in your eyes
There’s something precious about a show experienced as a family. For a moment, everyone looks in the same direction and shares the same emotion.
Check the program and rescheduling options before heading out, as venues and times may vary.
Extend your adventure at the Grand Lac Ferré Outdoor Centre
For families looking to escape the city and extend their stay, the Grand Lac Ferré Outdoor Centre offers a natural retreat about 25 minutes from downtown.
Rimouski’s e-city. The Outdoor Centre offers you privileged access to a sandy beach over 400 metres long, as well as small boat rentals.
Located along the Ferrée River, about seven kilometres from Hell’s Gate Canyon, the site has 48 campsites and is pet-friendly.
Falling asleep after a day in the great outdoors
The end of the day takes on a different feel. Prepare your meal outside, listen to the sounds of nature, and reflect on the adventures experienced since the morning.
The next day, there’s no need to look far for a new activity. Nature is already right at your doorstep.
Beautiful days are best enjoyed outdoors in Rimouski
A family day out in Rimouski doesn’t have to be complicated to be memorable.
It can begin with a stroll through Ernest-Lepage Park, continue along the Parcours des Braves (a trail run), slow down for a picnic by the river, give way to play at Île des Moussaillons (a playground), and end with an outdoor show.
And if no one feels like going home, the Centre plein air du Grand Lac Ferré (a outdoor centre) offers the chance to extend this immersion in the great outdoors a little longer.
When the weather is nice in Rimouski, the hardest part isn’t finding something to do. It’s choosing where to start.