L'Isle-Verte, Quebec

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La Rivière Verte (Green river) that crosses the municipality
La Rivière Verte (Green river) that crosses the municipality

L'Isle-Verte is a small municipality located on the Saint Lawrence River, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, Canada, near Cacouna. The name of the village refers to L'Île Verte, a nearby island.

On the island is the oldest lighthouse on the river, finished in 1808 and operational in 1809. It is also known for its lamb, fed in a salted march, which can be qualified as a luxury product in Quebec.

Coordinates: 48°0′58.6″N 69°20′2.7″W / 48.016278, -69.334083 (L'Isle-Verte, Quebec)

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