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Aboriginal Heritage

Innu camp ©Marie-Andrée Landry/Tourisme Sept-Îles
Photo: Innu camp ©Marie-Andrée Landry/Tourisme Sept-Îles
The Aboriginals were the first people known to occupy the area that became Québec maritime. Several Aboriginal communities are still established here. Through their knowledge and the many archaeological digs conducted throughout the years, you can come into contact with a way of life inspired by traditions and beliefs that are still relevant today. This is an opportunity to discover a fascinating culture!
Aboriginal Heritage Self-Guided Tours

The Whale Route

Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence for 1250 kilometres (775 miles), from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon. This region’s coastline has been designated the Whale Route, since 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. From several locations, you can participate in sea excursions by boat, Zodiac or even sea kayak to observe these fascinating mammals. Whales can also be seen from the shore.
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Highlights
  • Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

    For centuries, this area was a meeting point for the first European settlers and the Aboriginal people who have inhabited this coast for some 8000 years. This rich history is an important part of our heritage.
  • Bic National Park

    Long before the arrival of European explorers, Aboriginal people roamed this land. Archeological digs have uncovered remains of several of their encampments, some dating back 8000 years, leaving no doubt as to the Aboriginal presence in Le Bic.
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Discover a pristine wilderness

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The M/V Nordik Express arriving in Natashquan. This authentic supply ship serves the coastal villages of the Lower North Shore, Minganie and Anticosti Island.
Enjoy spectacular vistas, as here in the rigolets (small fjord-like sheltered arms of the sea) between La Tabatière and Saint-Augustin. This area is dotted with hundreds of islands.
Sculpted by the sea, the unique limestone monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada are proud witnesses to the passage of time.
Les Galets in Natashquan is a heritage site made up of 12 warehouses that were once used by the cod fishery. There is also a 6-kilometre (4-miles) beach nearby.
Middle Bay, a typical village on the Lower North Shore. A total of 14 such villages provide hospitality in this region and are home to 5600 anglophone, francophone and Innu residents.
Anticosti Island is home to over 160,000 white-tailed deer. Hunting, salmon fishing, hiking and sea kayaking are among the many activities on offer here.
Route 138 begins again in Vieux-Fort and links the six easternmost villages of Côte-Nord, all the way to Blanc-Sablon.
In the Lower North shore community of La Romaine, the Innu will introduce you to their traditional crafts. They are one of the only remaining nomadic indigenous peoples in North America.
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