The St. Lawrence Tour (681 km, 423 mi.)Regions: Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord (Manicouagan) | |||
Treat yourself to the best of both worlds by exploring sections of the Great Gaspé Peninsula Tour (TQ5) and the White Trail (TQ3). To cross the St. Lawrence River, hop on the M/V Camille Marcoux ferry from Matane to Baie-Comeau (or Godbout) for an unforgettable crossing among the ice floes. En route, you will encounter spectacular scenery and colourful coastal villages as well as meet the locals whose hospitality is legendary.
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| RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP TO RIMOUSKI – 200 km (124 mi.) |
| Enjoy a unique experience: drive across the ice bridge that links L’Isle-Verte (the village) to Île Verte (the island) and see the oldest lighthouse on the St. Lawrence (via trail #567). Make sure the ice is solid before you cross. In the Trois-Pistoles sector, take trail #518 (via trail #571) and enjoy this exceptionally wide trail, which loops back to TQ5. Head to the Saint-Fabien lookout (via trail #518 and a local trail) to admire an amazing view of the St. Lawrence River, the nearby coast and Bic National Park. |
| _________________________________________________________________ RIMOUSKI TO MATANE – 130 km (81 mi.) |
 Take a detour towards Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski (via trail #579) and visit one of the oldest sugar maple stands in the province. This site is a great place to observe birds, beavers and other wildlife. |
| _________________________________________________________________ MATANE TO BAIE-COMEAU (OR GODBOUT) |
| The M/V Camille-Marcoux icebreaker will take you across the St. Lawrence River in about 2 h 20 min. Onboard amenities include a cafeteria, bar, videos and lounge. Note that in winter there is only one crossing a day from each side. |
| _________________________________________________________________ BAIE-COMEAU TO LES ESCOUMINS – 285 km (177 mi.) |
 Cross the Manicouagan River on the longest snowmobile bridge in North America! This bridge is 200 metres (656 feet) long and 27 metres (88 feet) high—and is a favourite among snowmobilers!A few kilometres outside the village of Portneuf-sur-Mer, you will cross a 30-metre (100-foot) bridge over the Portneuf River. At night the effect of the lights on the bridge is magical! |
| _________________________________________________________________ LES ESCOUMINS TO SACRÉ-COEUR – 66 km (41 mi.) |
| Tadoussac Bay and the Saguenay Fjord are the main attractions along this trail section. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the snowy landscape. |
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