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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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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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Discover Côte-Nord in the Fall!

   |   By Nathalie Katinakis

Over a distance of 850 km (530 mi.), Route 138 will take you through a string of villages across Côte-Nord from Tadoussac to Kegaska and give you access to pristine wilderness. This vast territory has much to offer to anyone who ventures there. As of September, when the region is blanketed in warm colours, it offers even more! Here are a few attractions that are sure to make you want to visit Côte-Nord in the fall.

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