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Kitesurf spot at Élymes des Sables, west of Sept-Îles on the North Shore. This spot is named after the typical coastal dune grass (American beachgrass). The beach offers direct access to the Gulf of St. Lawrence in a wild dune setting. The spot is part of the series of beaches along the Sept-Îles coast, offering a unique boreal coastal landscape. Unlimited fetch southward on the Gulf.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Sept-Îles coast. Very cold salt water (6-10°C in summer). Gulf waves possible. Sandy bottom. Moderate tides (1-2m). Unlimited fetch southward. Exposed and sometimes powerful conditions. Coastal currents possible.
Extremely cold water — 5/3 wetsuit or drysuit required. Gulf waves. Isolated area. Fragile dunes — respect vegetation. Coastal currents. Frequent fog. Wildlife (black bears) possible in the dunes.
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