In 2012, the Sud-de-l’Estuaire ZIP (Zones d’intervention prioritaire — Areas of Prime Concern) Committee conducted 2 beach replenishment projects in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region (Québec, Canada). Approximately 275 m3 of sediment were deposited on the beach at Sainte-Flavie, and 295 m3 at Rivière-Ouelle. This was followed by revegetation work, using native plants with a high substrate retention capacity. This soft habitat restoration technique relies on the natural dynamics of coastal ecosystems to reduce erosion and protect infrastructures from flooding. At each site, 100 linear m of beach were restored for a fraction of the costs ($453/m) that would have been required to construct a rock seawall ($7,000/m). The restored beaches were monitored for 3 years. During this period, the beach profiles increased in height and length, and the plants that were used rapidly colonized the sites. This shows that soft approaches to coastal ecosystem restoration can offer durable, ecological and low-cost solutions for coastal communities.