last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See on the Côte-Nord
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Location
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
Natural Heritage
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…
Worth a look / Other
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…