Blocs des pères
The first bouldering site to be developed at Poisson Blanc (2022), this sector contains two large walls offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers a dozen problems in a variety of styles. Accessible by boat in less than 30 minutes from the reception area, the site’s proximity makes it ideal for an outdoor bouldering day trip!
The shade provided by the canopy makes climbing possible even in the heavy July heat, and picnic tables near the boulders give you the chance to have a snack between two attempts. The perfect recipe to nail your projects!
Camping Nearby
Blocs des Pères is located 0.7 km by canoe from the Poisson Blanc Regional Park reception area. To make the most of it, it’s best to rent a campsite close to the B2 climbing site and set up your base camp. In order of proximity, here are the campsites that provide access to the boulders in less than 30 minutes:
2C – 6 – 3B – 2A – 20 – 1 – 12A – 12C
Features
- 7 metres wider
- 3-5 metres high
- 2 boulders
- 11 problems
- V1 to V7-8
- Dry toilet available on site
Access for FQME Members Only
Accessible only by watercraft. Allow 30 minutes in a canoe from the reception area and 5 minutes to walk the approach trail.
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Accueil - Le Bastion
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The Prisme
60 meters 1 minute 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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26 La Lagune
4 km +/- 1:20
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27B La Cigale
5 km 1h30
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31 Le Paradis
4,5 km +/- 1:30
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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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39 Pointe aux bleuets
5.4 km +/- 1:45
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42E L'Équateur
7 km +/- 2 hours
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41 La pointe de Granit
6 km +/- 2 hours
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42A La Chanterelle
6 km approximately 2h of canoeing
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44B L'évasion
9 km 3h
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44A L'Enclume
9 km 3 hours
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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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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 Katimavik
Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Sommet
Intermédiaire
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Sentier Desjardins
+/- 4 heures Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Chenal
Intermédiaire
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Sentier le Cap du sud
Intermédiaire
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Sentier de l’île en U
Intermédiaire
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Sentier de la Paroi Éléphant
Débutant
Blocs du Chenal
Developed in the fall of 2022, the Blocs du Chenal sector offers a dozen problems all grouped together on a single massive boulder. Set in the heart of a luminous clearing, this giant rock offers a diversity of styles that will appeal to intermediate and advanced climbers alike.
Technical crossings, ridge compressions, narrow slats, vertical highballs on small scrapes, an overhanging ledge, wowza! There’s something for everyone at Blocs du Chenal!
The clear space around the boulder allows several groups to set up comfortably without getting in each other’s way.
Camping Nearby
The Blocs du Chenal site is located 7.5 km away from the Poisson Blanc Regional Park reception area by canoe. Since you need to allow about 2h45 to get there, to make the most of it, it’s best to rent a campsite close to the B44 climbing site and set up your base camp. In order of proximity, here are the campsites that provide access to the walls in less than 30 minutes:
42E – 44A – 44B – 45A – 45B – 44C – 41 – 42A
Features
- 20 metres wide
- 3-6 metres high
- 1 massive boulder
- 11 problems
- V1 to V9
- Dry toilet available on site
Access for FQME Members Only
Accessible only by watercraft. Allow 2h45 in a canoe from the reception area and 5 minutes to walk the approach trail.
Crash Pads Available on Site
To accommodate climbers, crash pads will be available free of charge in a shed near the boulders. All we ask is to have consideration for the next climbers and put them away properly once the session is over. If you already own one, you can bring it with you. However, it’s important to bear in mind that they will take up a lot of space in the watercraft.
Psicobloc du Chenal
The only activity of its kind in Quebec, deep water soloing is a type of climbing where the landing is… in the water! By canoe, kayak, or SUP, you get to the edge of the cliff before jumping into the water to begin the bouldering problem. The depth of the reservoir around the cliff and the absence of submerged rocks mean that you can enjoy your activity in complete safety.
With friends or family, come and enjoy the only cliffs of this style to be approved by the FQME. It’s the perfect way to get a dose of adrenalin and cool off when the summer heat kicks in.
Camping Nearby
The Psicobloc du Chenal routes are located at the foot of Echo Wall, the large cliff 7 km away from the Poisson Blanc Regional Park reception area by canoe (about 2h30). To make the most of it, it’s best to rent a campsite close to the PS42 climbing site and set up your base camp. The campsites that surround the wall and provide access in less than 20 minutes by canoe are as follows, in order of proximity:
42E – 42A – 41 – 44A – 44B – 45A – 39
Features
- 35 metres wide
- 3-8 metres high
- 1 cliff
- 10 problems
- V1 to V7-8
- Dry toilet available on sit
Access for FQME Members Only
Accessible only by watercraft. Allow 2h30 from the reception area to get there.