Plage de Boom Défense

Plage de Boom Défense is on the south shore of Gaspé Bay, about 6 km from the town of Gaspé on the road toward Percé. The Federation of Canadian Naturists describes it as a long, gently curving sand spit with water on both sides, looking across the bay to Forillon National Park and the town. The beach starts as an ordinary textile beach. The nude area is beyond it. FCN directions say to walk past the clothed section and wade across a shallow river channel. A recent user listing puts nudity at the right-hand end of the beach. The sand is mixed with driftwood and shells, and visitors have noticed uneven ground, the remains of old campfires and some litter. There are no toilets, showers, food or bins. The water is the sheltered bay at the mouth of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is good for swimming and sunbathing in summer, and striped bass anglers fish here too. The crowd is a mix of local naturists, backpackers, cyclists, campers, anglers and dog walkers, and on some days most people are clothed. The FCN calls it heavily used by naturists. A 2026 MTL Blog article lists it as one of Quebec's five well-known unofficial naturist beaches.