QE 3 Pointe de la Prairie (1851)

The mainland terminal of the Ile aux Coudres ferry is at Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive. The 15-minute ferry ride is free in both directions. (Call 418-438-2743 or email for more information on the ferry.) The lighthouse can be seen from the ferry. For a closer look, after arriving on Ile aux Coudres go to the top of the hill, then turn right on the Rue Royale Ouest until it becomes the Chemin des Coudriers. Look for the Chemin des Prairies (unpaved road and bicycle path), which provides the best views of the lighthouse.

Photo courtesy Hans Raffelt [Flickr]