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  The Lighthouse Trail

  The Lighthouse Trail takes you to unique buildings and sites all along the St. Lawrence coast. This self-guided tour is also an opportunity to learn about an important part of Québec history. Come and discover how the lighthouse keepers used to live with their families in these often isolated locations. You can even immerse yourself in their world by spending the night in a lighthouse or lighthouse keeper’s house.
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  The Whale Route

  Follow the Whale Route along Route 138 and encounter 13 species of whales, which you can observe from land or at sea. You can also visit interpretation centres along the coast to find out more about these fascinating animals. This scenic drive will take you to many of Côte-Nord’s natural attractions such as the Saguenay Fjord and the Sept-Îles and Mingan archipelagos. Route 138 ends in Natashquan—the only way to follow the whales further east is by plane or boat along the Lower North Shore.

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