10 Good Reasons to Visit Côte-Nord, Québec
| By Yaëlle Bourdeaux
Often associated with the village of Tadoussac, Côte-Nord is a vast natural and maritime region located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence in Eastern Québec.
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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.
Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes: A Nature Park and Amazing Beaches!
| By Marie-Ève Blanchard
As hard as it was to move on, magnificent Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes beckoned—it’s a must to spend an hour or two walking the park’s trails.
Read MoreAnticosti Island: Adventure Tourism at Its Best
| By Le Québec maritime
I’d always been drawn by Anticosti because it was so unknown. In school, even our teachers knew nothing about it. Anticosti is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
Read MoreTadoussac: A Small Bay Among Giants
| By Le Québec maritime
Bruno Therrien has been a restaurant owner and municipal councillor in Tadoussac for nearly 25 years. A native of the area, he was born with "tadou," an affliction that can only be caught in Tadoussac and that causes someone to either never leave or eventually return. The main symptom is an unconditional love for Tadoussac, its bay and the fjord.
Read MoreThe Lower North Shore: Where Sea Meets Sky
| By Le Québec maritime
Rémi Savard is an anthropologist by profession and calling. He worked for many years on the Lower North Shore, between Havre-Saint-Pierre and Blanc-Sablon.
Read MoreDenis Cardinal: Simply Passionate about Côte-Nord!
| By Le Québec maritime
Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes is a truly enchanting site. One of the forces behind this unique site is the dynamic and enthusiastic Denis Cardinal, the park’s executive director, who works tirelessly to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.
Read MoreWhat to Do in Sept-Îles: Recommendations from Anne Michelle Dérose
| By Le Québec maritime
Anne Michelle Dérose, originally from Toronto, would never have guessed that she’d eventually settle in Sept-Îles in Côte-Nord. And yet after meeting her partner on a flight, she eventually decided to follow him to Sept-Îles and start a family there. We asked her to tell us about some of her favourite places in Sept-Îles.
Read MoreThe St. Lawrence: A River, a Sea, a Natural Attraction
| By Tanya Paquet
The maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.
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