Ile Saint-Barnabe lies just offshore from Rimouski, close enough to feel like part of the city but far enough away to change the rhythm of the day. In summer, boats cross from the marina and leave visitors with walking trails, shoreline views, and a quieter angle on the St. Lawrence.
The island is not a grand wilderness trip. Its appeal is simpler: a half-day escape with water on every side, birds in the trees, and Rimouski's waterfront receding behind you.