Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Plage de Boom Défense
Plage de Boom Défense is a clothing-optional beach near Gaspé, Quebec — at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, where the St.
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About this place
Plage de Boom Défense is a clothing-optional beach near Gaspé, Quebec — at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, where the St. Lawrence meets the Gulf. The name references a log boom defense structure historically used to contain timber floating down to mills. The beach is a remote Gaspésian strand with the combination of isolation, dramatic scenery, and the naturist tradition that characterises Quebec's more remote clothing-optional spots.
Visitor notes
Contributed by ClothingOptional.org Editorial Team
Who visits
Gaspésie visitors, naturists doing the Tour de la Gaspésie.
How to find it
From Gaspé town, follow local directions toward the Boom Défense area.
Things to watch out for
The Gaspé coastline is exposed and the water is cold. This is sunbathing naturism rather than swimming.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Remote Gaspésian beach — respectful naturism in an isolated setting.
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