Haute-Côte-Nord
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Haute-Côte-Nord
“Royaume du béluga”, “Porte d'entrée du fjord”
The wild shore where the St. Lawrence meets the fjord.
St. Lawrence tealBoreal greenShield olive
Welcome to the Haute-Côte-Nord, where the St. Lawrence meets the fjord and whales come to play. Whether you're here for the fresh air, the wild blueberries, or the quiet towns, you'll find a warm community along the coast.
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The room
One room for everyone around Haute-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
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Things to do
- Chapelle de Tadoussac The oldest wooden church in North America, built in 1747.
- Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Protected waters where whales feed and migrate, with observation points.
- Fjord du Saguenay A dramatic glacial fjord carved into the Canadian Shield.
- Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay Hiking trails and campsites along the fjord's cliffs.
- Pointe-Noire Interpretation Centre Exhibits on marine mammals and the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
- Tadoussac Dunes A sand dune system with panoramic views of the river and village.
- Outdoors Whale watching
- Outdoors Kayaking in the fjord
- With kids Visit the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
- With kids Take a whale-watching boat from Tadoussac
- Evenings Live music at seasonal festivals
- Locals love Whale-watching cruises
- Locals love Fjord cruises
Through the year
- Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac June A week of francophone song and concerts in the village by the water.
- Festival du bleuet de Sacré-Coeur August Celebrates the wild blueberry with picking contests, pies, and community meals.
- Fête nationale du Québec June 24 Bonfires, fireworks, and family gatherings across every town on June 24.
- Journées de la culture September Free workshops and open studios at local art spots and heritage sites.
The Haute-Côte-Nord has a maritime climate with cool summers and snowy winters, shaped by the St. Lawrence and the fjord. Best: Summer (June to September) is the best time to be out, with mild temperatures and long daylight hours.
Talk like a local
- “Nord-côtier”
- A person from the North Shore of Quebec.
- “La Côte”
- The coastal region itself, as in 'on the Côte'.
- “Le Fjord”
- The Saguenay Fjord, often called just 'le Fjord'.
- “La mer”
- The St. Lawrence River, referred to as 'the sea'.
Getaways
- Baie-Comeau Largest city nearby, with shopping, restaurants, and the Drakkar hockey arena.
- Rimouski Historic city across the river with a lively waterfront and university.
- Matane Known for shrimp and the ferry terminal to the Gaspé.
- Les Basques Rolling hills and Basque heritage in the rural south shore.
Local flavour
Rooting for Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Wild blueberry pie Boreal berries are a local staple
- St. Lawrence shrimp Fresh from the cold river
- Tourtière Quebec meat pie
- Cipâte Traditional regional berry pie
Where people go
- Whale-watching docks Belugas and minke whales in the St. Lawrence
- Fjord cruises The Saguenay Fjord meets the river here
- Historic mission chapels Tadoussac's chapel is the oldest wooden church in North America
- Forest campsites and hiking trails Boreal wilderness and Canadian Shield landscapes
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Nearby
Every areaBaie-ComeauQuebecWhere the river roars and the forest whispersLa MitisQuebecWhere the river meets the wind.RimouskiQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence shapes every day.MataneQuebecGateway to the Gaspé, where the river meets the sea.Les BasquesQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence meets the Basque coastLa MatapédiaQuebecWhere the river meets the forestRivière-du-LoupQuebecThe river's peaceful shoreEdmundstonNew BrunswickLocal rooms for Madawaska.
Rural La Haute-Côte-Nord and Manicouagan, 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.