Île aux Coudres

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Île aux Coudres is an island in the Saint Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region of Quebec.

The island was first colonized in 1728. It was named in 1535 by Jacques Cartier for the many nut-bearing trees on the island. "Coudriers" is a French word meaning "nut tree".

Île aux Coudres is known for its craftspeople, historical sites and tourist accommodations. The island is a popular destination for cyclists. The island is about 11 km long and averages 3 km in width.

There is a free ferry service which travels to the island from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive on the north shore of the river.

The island is thought to have been formed from material lifted up by the impact of the meteor which formed the Charlevoix region.

The island is home to a municipality called L'Isle-aux-Coudres (with "isle" spelt in the old French fashion).