Parc linéaire de la Rivière-Saint-Charles

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Trails · La Cité-Limoilou

Parc linéaire de la Rivière-Saint-Charles

FreeLeashed only

The Parc linéaire de la Rivière-Saint-Charles is a 32-kilometre trail following the Saint-Charles River from Saint-Charles Lake to the Old Port of Québec. It passes through parks, wetlands and historic sites, is accessible year-round, and welcomes dogs on leash. Free parking and picnic areas sit at the Maison Dorion-Coulombe trailhead.

Why it made the list

A long, calm riverside greenway right in the city — the classic daily dog walk route for Limoilou residents.

Good to know before you go

Dogs are allowed on leash along the trail per Bonjour Québec's official listing; off-leash is limited to the city's designated canine spaces. The trail is open year-round and free; hours are not published as it is an open linear park.

Practical notes

  • Start at Maison Dorion-Coulombe for parking, washrooms and an easy riverside stretch.
  • Winter visits are lovely — just watch for icy boardwalk sections.

What is available on site

  • Water bowls
  • Shaded seating
  • Step-free access

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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