Côte-Nord
Around Côte-Nord
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Countryside and towns · Quebec · 20k people
Côte-Nord
Where the river meets the wild.
St. Lawrence deep blueBoreal greenIron ore rust
Welcome to the Côte-Nord, where the boreal forest meets the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Whether you're here for the salmon rivers, the archipelago, or just to enjoy the quiet, you'll find a community that knows how to live with the seasons. Make yourself at home, and don't forget to try the blueberry pie.
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The room
One room for everyone around Côte-Nord. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Côte-Nord. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve Famous for its unique limestone monoliths.
- Moisie River A world-renowned Atlantic salmon river.
- Manicouagan Reservoir A vast annular lake created by a meteorite impact.
- Fermont's windbreak wall (Mur-écran) A long residential building that protects the town from wind.
- Havre-Saint-Pierre Gateway to the Mingan Archipelago and a fishing village.
- Kawawachikamach The Naskapi Nation's community and cultural center.
- Outdoors Kayak among the Mingan monoliths
- Outdoors Hike the boreal forest trails
- With kids Boat tour of the Mingan Archipelago
- With kids Visit the Fermont windbreak wall
- Evenings Local bars and taverns
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love Fishing wharves
- Locals love Snowmobile trails
Through the year
- Fête nationale du Québec June Bonfires and community celebrations on June 24.
- Festival de la crevette July Seafood festival in Havre-Saint-Pierre with shrimp dishes and local music.
The climate is subarctic, with long, harsh winters and short, mild summers. The St. Lawrence River moderates temperatures near the coast, while inland areas are colder. Best: Summer (June to August) is the best time for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures and long daylight hours.
Talk like a local
- “Nord-côtier”
- A person from the North Shore
- “Bleuet”
- Wild blueberry
- “La Côte”
- The region itself
Getaways
- Sept-Îles Largest city on the North Shore with shopping and the ferry to Anticosti.
- Baie-Comeau Regional hub with the Manicouagan River and the Drakkar hockey team.
- Haute-Gaspésie Scenic drive along the St. Lawrence with the Gaspé Peninsula's mountains.
- Matane Known for its craft breweries and the Matane River salmon fishing.
Local flavour
Rooting for Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Fresh-caught shrimp and crab From the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- Wild blueberry pie Blueberries are a local staple
- Tourtière Quebec-style meat pie
Where people go
- Fishing villages and wharves Along the St. Lawrence
- Boreal forest and taiga Endless spruce and fir
- Mining towns Iron ore extraction
- Lighthouses along the coast Guiding ships on the gulf
- Innu and Naskapi communities Cultural heritage and traditions
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Nearby
Every areaSept-ÎlesQuebecWhere iron and sea meetHaute-GaspésieQuebecWhere the mountains meet the seaBaie-ComeauQuebecWhere the river roars and the forest whispersMataneQuebecGateway to the Gaspé, where the river meets the sea.Haute-Côte-NordQuebecThe wild shore where the St. Lawrence meets the fjord.La MatapédiaQuebecWhere the river meets the forestRimouskiQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence shapes every day.CampbelltonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the bay
Rural Sept-Rivières--Caniapiscau and Minganie--Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.