A region bordered by the St. Lawrence, the Bas-Saint-Laurent abounds with beautiful lakeshore and seaside beaches. Some are well-kept secrets while others - in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Pohénégamook or Saint-Mathieu - are very popular. The network of beaches is Témiscouata is definitely worth exploring. In Kamouraska and Notre-Dame-du-Portage, residents and summer visitors swim in the St. Lawrence, while in Sainte-Luce, although the water temperature requires a bit more daring, the cool sea air is delightfully refreshing.