Plage de la zone portuaire de Chicoutimi is an urban beach located along the Saguenay River in Quebec. It is important for paddlers to note that this is specifically a "plage urbaine sans accès à l'eau," or an urban beach without direct water access. The development includes a large sand beach area, but it does not descend to the Saguenay River for safety reasons. Instead, the beach features a shallow "mirror of water" only about ten centimeters deep, with small water jets. This means the beach itself is not a viable launch or landing point for kayaks, SUPs, or other paddlecraft into the river. The primary function of the site is for terrestrial recreation, featuring amenities like a volleyball court. The area is part of the broader Chicoutimi Port Zone, which includes a nearby marina, though that facility was in poor condition. The beach offers free parking in a large car park, and the site has a renovated sanitary block. The overall character is that of a developed urban recreational space rather than a paddling launch site.