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Côte-Nord

Côte-Nord is vast, wild and spectacular. It extends from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon and from the north shore of the St. Lawrence northward, to where the boreal forest gives way to the taiga. Out at sea and from the shore, up to 13 species of whales can be observed in this region. Côte-Nord is a land of extremes, from the Saguenay Fjord to the canyons of Anticosti Island, not to mention the mysterious monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago.

Various winter activities allow visitors to discover the vastness of this territory, whether by riding the region’s many snowmobile trails or exploring snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Ice fishing, wildlife observation and dogsledding are also among the many activities offered to visitors wishing to explore this untamed wilderness area.

To plan your trip, check out our Côte-Nord section.

 

The Mingan Archipelago: A Jewel of Nature in Québec by the Sea!

   |   By Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan

Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence along the coast of Côte-Nord, the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a true jewel of nature. Made up of about 20 islands and over a thousand islets and reefs, this wild paradise is one of Canada’s most spectacular sites. Want to discover what not to miss in the archipelago? Here are two sectors you’ll want to visit!

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Best Places to See Wildlife in Côte-Nord

   |   By Sara Kim Bourdages

Vast and wild, Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence all the way to the eastern edge of Québec by the Sea. Home to breathtaking scenery, this region is also a great place to observe wildlife. Many marine and land species can be found in this region, which you can explore along the coastline via the Whale Route, a world-famous whale-watching drive.

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Monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago: A Geological Recipe

   |   By Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan

Have you heard of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, which has been part of the Canadian parks system managed by Parks Canada for over 40 years? Located near the coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, between the villages of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan and Aguanish, in Côte-Nord, the archipelago is made up of over a thousand islands, islets and reefs.

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Snowmobiling: 3 Good Reasons to Stop in Sept-Îles

   |   By Yves Ouellet

As you near the outskirts of Sept-Îles, in the region of Côte-Nord, you’ll find yourself in an increasingly maritime area with features that can be admired nowhere else in the province of Québec. You’ll also encounter a warm and welcoming population that’s much more diverse than you’d expect. Here are three reasons to stop in Sept-Îles on your next snowmobile trip in Côte-Nord.

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Planning a Snowmobile Trip in Côte-Nord

   |   By Le Québec maritime

When you open up your snowmobile trail map of Côte-Nord, you will notice something totally unique in Québec: a single line that more or less runs along the St. Lawrence Estuary for nearly 1600 km (1000 mi.), all the way from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, at the border of Labrador.

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