page_title: List of social nudity places in North America
section_title: Quebec
hierarchical_section_title: List of social nudity places in North America / Canada / Quebec
caption_attribution_description: English: Blooming Point Beach is on the northern shores of Prince Edward Island, has miles of wonderful sandy shoreline.
context_page_description: This is a list of places where social nudity is practiced in North America for recreation. As a philosophy, this practice is commonly referred to as naturism; the International Naturist Federation has affiliates in over 30 countries. However, most who indulge in this activity are likely not formal members of a naturist organization. This listing includes free beaches and some private resorts.
context_section_description: There are no officially recognized nude beaches in the province, but there are six spots that have secluded areas where nudity is accepted.
  Oka (Oka National Park – known locally as Okapulco), is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Montreal.
  Meech Lake in Gatineau Park has had an unofficial nude beach for over 70 years, though it is subject to periodic raids from local police.
  Plage du Lac Simon, Duhamel.
  Rivière Palmer, Chaudière-Appalaches.
  Plage du Parc de la Pointe-Taillon, Lac Saint-Jean.
  Plage de Boom Défense, Gaspé Peninsula.
  Plage de Cap-aux-Oies, Charlevoix.
caption: Blooming Point Beach in Prince Edward Island
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