Port-au-Persil is a hamlet located within the municipality of Saint-Siméon. This locality currently has about a hundred inhabitants.
Port-au-Persil, named in the 17th century by Champlain, is situated at the end of a small bay along the Saint Lawrence River. The locality was founded by Neil McLaren, a Scottish immigrant, at the end of the 19th century. It was his son who built the white wooden chapel there in 1893. It still stands by the water.
A charming inn and cottages offer breathtaking views.You can walk on the rocks, from the small dock to the chapel (private, but accessible).The charm of Port-au-Persil also lies in its intimacy, its serenity, its peaceful soul away from the bustling world.