We Climb From our Canoe
(More Often Than Not!)
The Poisson Blanc Regional Park is a must-see destination for climbers looking for an out-of-the-ordinary climbing experience. Why out of the ordinary? Because each of our climbing sites is accessible only by watercraft. Most routes start in the water and are belayed from a canoe. The area offers an impressive variety of climbing styles: bouldering, deep water, top-roping, sport, trad, and multi-pitch.
Three Distinct Climbing Experiences
- Climbing belayed from a canoe
- Climbing from dry land
- Bouldering and deep water solo
The climbing sectors are all surrounded by campsites located on islands or peninsulas. The classic formula is to rent a campsite close to one of these attractions and set up your base camp. Then you set off in your canoe for a climb, a bouldering session, or to enjoy the impressive rock walls that plunge into the reservoir’s deep waters or hide beneath the forest canopy.
Walls and Boulders
FQME Ratification and Volunteers
The Park’s climbing sites were developed in close collaboration with the Fédération québécoise de Montagne et d’Escalade (FQME). The Fédération’s developers have installed belays, anchors, and seals in accordance with the most rigorous standards in force. So, to climb at Poisson Blanc, you need to be a member of the FQME.
Climbing at Poisson Blanc is also possible thanks to the involvement of numerous volunteers, employees, and other climbing enthusiasts who hang in their harnesses for 4-5 hours, working on new projects.
Being a FQME Member
Means having access to a huge playground and promotional discounts with various partners. It also means insurance coverage for climbing and mountain skiing.
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Accueil - Le Bastion
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The Prisme
60 meters 1 minute by foot
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The Grand Héron
200 meters 2 minutes by foot
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The Tourterelle
250 meters 4 minutes by foot
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The Cardinal
300 meter 4 minutes by foot
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The Pic-Flamboyant
300 meter 4 minute by foot
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The Pic-Mineur
400 meters 5 minutes by foot
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The Grand-Pic
400 meters 5 minutes by foot
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1 La Cigogne
0,5 km 15 minutes
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2A Site des Pères
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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2C La Pointe des Pères
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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3A Site des Mauves
1.3 km +/- 30 minutes
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3B La pointe des Mauves
1.5 km +/- 30 minutes
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6 La Sainte Paix
1.6 km +/- 30 minutes
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12A Le Cap du soleil couchant
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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12C La Pointe aux Harles
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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12D La Pointe au Cerisier
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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20 Les pieds dans le sable
1.6 km +/- 30 minutes
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13 Le Soleil du Midi
3.5 km +/- 1:15
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23A L'aurore
3 km +/- 1 hour
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24 La Pointe du Couchant
3.3 km +/- 1:10
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25 La Retraite
3 km +/- 1 heure
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23B La Pointe à Bill
3.7 km +/- 1:15
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27A La Canopé
4 km +/- 1h20
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29 L'île à la Loutre
4 km +/- 1h20
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31 Le Paradis
4,5 km +/- 1:30
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26 La Lagune
4 km +/- 1:20
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27B La Cigale
5 km 1h30
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36 L'Entrée du Chenal
4.9 km +/- 1:40
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34 Katimavik
4 km +/- 1:20
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40 L'oasis
5 km 1h30
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41A La pointe de Granit
6 km +/- 2 hours
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41B L'horizon
7.5 km +/- 2h15
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39 Pointe aux bleuets
5.4 km +/- 1:45
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42E L'Équateur
7 km +/- 2 hours
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42A La Chanterelle
6 km approximately 2h of canoeing
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44A L'Enclume
9 km 3 hours
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44B L'évasion
9 km 3h
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44C La pointe à la perdrix
9 km +/- 3 heures
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45A Le Parasol
9 km 3h
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45B La pointe aux Dorés
9 km +/- 3 hours
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47A La pointe du Brochet
9.1 km +/- 3 hours
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47B La Terrasse
9.1 km +/- 3 hours
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47C La pointe Ensoleillée
10 km +/- 3:20
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52A La Plage Cachée
11 km +/- 3:40
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52C Le cap siffleur
11 km +/- 3:40
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55A Le Lagon Bleu
12.5 km +/- 4:10
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55C Le site de la Sand Bar
13 km +/- 4:20
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56 Le Rocher Fendu
13.5 km +/- 4:30
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59 La Pointe aux Bouleaux
15 km +/- 5 hours
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60 La Plage d'or
14 km +/- 4:30
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63A Cap à la Tortue
15 km +/- 5 hours
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63B Site de la Paroi Éléphant
15.2 km +/- 5 hours
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63C La Péninsule
15.5 km +/- 5:10
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65 L'aube
12,5 km +/- 4 hours
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64 L'Île Mira
15 km +/- 5 hours
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66A La Pointe au Pin
13 km +/- 4:20
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66D Le cap à l'aigle
13.5 km +/- 4:30
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68 L'Île aux voyageurs
14 km +/- 4:30
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70A La petite Plage
16.4 km +/- 5:30
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70B La grande Plage
16.4 km +/- 5:30
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70C La Pointe aux Chênes
16.2 km +/- 5:30
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70G La Citadelle
14 km +/- 4:30
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70K La Pointe de l'Épervier
16.2 km +/- 5:20
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Le camp de base
6.7 km 10 minutes by car
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Le site de la plage
6.5 km 10 minutes by car
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Picnic Stop 8
2 km 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 9
2 km 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 10
2.2 km around 45 minutes
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Picnic Stop 12B
2.5 km around 45 minutes
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Picnic Stop 21
1.5 km 30 minutes
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Picnic Stop 22
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 28B
3.8 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 30B
3.8 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 33C
4.5 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 35
4.5 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 38
5 km around 1h40
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Picnic Stop 42B
6.5 km around 2h30
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Picnic Stop 48
10.5 km around 3h30
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Picnic Stop 49
11 km around 3h40
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Picnic Stop 54C
12 km around 4h00
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Picnic Stop 55D
13 km around 4h20
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Picnic Stop 55E
13.5 km around 4h40
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Picnic Stop 57A
14 km around 5h00
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Picnic Stop 57B
14 km around 5h00
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Picnic Stop 66C
14 km around 5h00
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B2 Blocs des Pères
0,7 km +/- 30 minutes of canoeing 2 boulders 11 problems from V1 to V7-8
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PS42 Psicobloc du Chenal
7 km 2h30 minutes of canoeing 10 problems from V1 to V7-8
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P42 Paroi Écho - Canot
7 km +/- 2h30 of canoeing 32 routes from 5.6 to 5.12
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P42 Paroi Écho - Terre-ferme
7 km +/- 2h30 of canoeing 31 routes from 5.7 to 5.12
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B44 Blocs du Chenal
7,5 km 2h45 minutes of canoeing 11 problems from V1 to V9
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P45 Paroi Amiral
9 km +/- 3h of canoeing 12 routes from 5.5 to 5.11
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P63 Paroi Éléphant
15 km +/- 5h of canoeing 28 routes from 5.5 to 5.12
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Plage du Rapide-du-Fort
5,5km
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Sentier des Merisiers
Débutant
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Sentier La Baie-Durand
Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Chenal
Intermédiaire
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Sentier Katimavik
Intermédiaire
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Sentier le Cap du sud
Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Sommet
Intermédiaire
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Sentier de l’île en U
Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Crique
+/- 4 heures Intermédiaire
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Sentier de la Paroi Éléphant
Débutant
Guide – Rakkup Application
New since 2023: A mobile application that covers the entire Poisson Blanc climbing experience. All in one place! No more multiple printed pages that end up wet at the bottom of the canoe.
Who Can Go Climbing?
Here, we climb by day and talk about our routes at night around the campfire. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for their daily climbing fix. The key is to come climbing as a group with a variety of outdoor climbing skills. In this way, mutual support shines through and everyone lives the experience to the fullest. Mastering the techniques and having your own equipment (depending on the type of climbing) are essential for this activity. No climbing training is offered at Poisson Blanc for those who want to get started, and a minimum of canoe-camping experience is also required.
Climbing as a Family
For children, the minimum age for climbing is 5 years. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a qualified adult in possession of a climbing permit. To find out more about climbing with your family, read Ian Bergeron’s article.
Équipement et matériel
Apportez votre propre équipement et matériel nécessaire aux types de grimpe que vous planifiez pratiquer lors de votre visite. En rafale, voici quelques items que vous pourriez avoir besoin : une corde dynamique (60m), un casque, des chaussons d’escalade, de la magnésie, des dégaines, des mousquetons, des coinceurs, des ancrages, un baudrier, etc.
Climbing Ethics
- Choose routes that match your skills.
- Have adequate knowledge of outdoor climbing.
- Always use appropriate safety equipment that complies with FQME recommendations.
- Do not climb routes that are being worked on or those not indicated in the guide.
- Do not hang onto fragile trees and use fixed anchors.
- It is forbidden to carry out purges or modify existing equipment without the Park’s authorization. In the event of an anomaly, please inform us.
- Fasten the canoe at the foot of the wall and protect it against rubbing.
- Bring back your waste to keep the natural environment clean. Leave no trace practices are strongly recommended.
- Be cautious and pay attention to the weather. In the event of a storm, evacuate the wall and get to safety.
- Use nearby sanitary facilities for all your toilet needs.
Did You Know
The history of climbing at Poisson Blanc goes back a long way, but was poorly documented at the time. Some climbs date back to the 1980s. The first fixed equipment was installed on four routes by Guillaume Lajoie and Simon Trudeau in 2003. Since 2016, the Regional Park has been officially developing climbing in partnership with the FQME.