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What to See on the Côte-Nord
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The Sept-Îles Archipelago, the Lower North Shore, the Manic-5 Dam, the Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre, the Glacier Garden, the Amerindian and Inuit Museum, Natashquan, Anticosti National Park, Mingan Archipelago National Park, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse, Tadoussac.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Natashquan
This is the birthplace of Gilles Vigneault, an internationally renowned artist. Nicknamed "the end of the world," a road was built in 1996 to make this peaceful haven more accessible.
This is the birthplace of Gilles Vigneault, an internationally renowned artist. Nicknamed "the end of the world," a road was built in 1996 to make this peaceful haven more accessible.
Sept-Îles
The city is located in a large bay on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is known not only for its surrounding natural landscapes but also for its beaches and stunning sunsets.
The city is located in a large bay on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is known not only for its surrounding natural landscapes but also for its beaches and stunning sunsets.
Tadoussac
This small village is the gateway to the Côte-Nord region and is world-renowned for the beauty of its bay. It is the premier spot for whale watching in the St. Lawrence River.
This small village is the gateway to the Côte-Nord region and is world-renowned for the beauty of its bay. It is the premier spot for whale watching in the St. Lawrence River.
Natural Heritage
Sept-Îles Archipelago
Opposite the city of the same name, this is a group of islands including Corossol, an important bird sanctuary, and La Grande Basque, which offers activities in geology, marine biology, ornithology, mycology, and more.
Opposite the city of the same name, this is a group of islands including Corossol, an important bird sanctuary, and La Grande Basque, which offers activities in geology, marine biology, ornithology, mycology, and more.
Anticosti National Park
This park, located on Anticosti Island, is primarily frequented by hunters and anglers. Hikers will also find plenty to enjoy, with 125 km of trails available. Visitors can explore countless caves and canyons, as well as observe around a hundred bird species.
This park, located on Anticosti Island, is primarily frequented by hunters and anglers. Hikers will also find plenty to enjoy, with 125 km of trails available. Visitors can explore countless caves and canyons, as well as observe around a hundred bird species.
Mingan Archipelago National Park
This site features numerous monoliths with unusual shapes and hosts countless seabird colonies, including the famous Atlantic puffins.
This site features numerous monoliths with unusual shapes and hosts countless seabird colonies, including the famous Atlantic puffins.
Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park
Paved trails through eight different ecosystems allow wildlife observation, especially birds.
Paved trails through eight different ecosystems allow wildlife observation, especially birds.
Recommended
Anticosti National Park
★★★ This park, located on Anticosti Island, is primarily frequented by hunters and anglers. Hikers will also find plenty to enjoy, with 125 km…
Mingan Archipelago National Park
★★★ This site features numerous monoliths with unusual shapes and hosts countless seabird colonies, including the famous Atlantic puffins.
Tadoussac
★★★ This small village is the gateway to the Côte-Nord region and is world-renowned for the beauty of its bay. It is the premier spot for whale…
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Sept-Îles Archipelago
★★ Opposite the city of the same name, this is a group of islands including Corossol, an important bird sanctuary, and La Grande Basque, which…
Natashquan
★ This is the birthplace of Gilles Vigneault, an internationally renowned artist. Nicknamed "the end of the world," a road was built in 1996…
Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park
★ Paved trails through eight different ecosystems allow wildlife observation, especially birds.
Sept-Îles
★ The city is located in a large bay on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is known not only for its surrounding natural…