This tour is available from EARLY JUNE TO MID-SEPTEMBER.
The program can be amended upon request to meet your requirements.
VALÉRIE, YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
Phone : 514-288-6077
Crédits photos : Québec MaritimeDetails and printable version in the above PDF.
DAY 1 and 2 : MONTREAL
Welcome to Montreal!
We welcome you with our Quebecer French accent, often mixed with those of the few 80 communities that inhabit the city. This buzzing city offers a vibrant cultural bridge between America and Europe. From the cobblestone streets of the Old Port to the skyscrapers of the business district, take a stroll down the pedestrian underground network and commercial thoroughfares. Criss-crossed by hundreds of bike lanes and green spaces, Montreal is truly an enjoyable place to live.
DAY 3 : MONTREAL – BAIE COMEAU – POINTE AUX OUTARDES NATURE PARK
In the morning, domestic flight to Baie Comeau, the gateway to the North Coast of the Saint-Lawrence River. Upon arrival, transfer to the Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park.
Located on a sand peninsula, this little corner at the edge of the world harbours a unique biodiversity and no less than 9 different ecosystems – from boreal forest to tidelands, beach and sand dunes – as well as the second largest salt marsh in Quebec.
Did you know that the Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park has been ranked in the Top 5 of Quebec best bird-watching sites? We strongly advise to bring a pair of binoculars with you, as the park is home to more than 255 bird species at migration periods.
DAY 4 : POINTE AUX OUTARDES NATURE PARK
Spend you day at leisure to enjoy on-site activities at Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park.
Book a 2.5 km guided hike to learn about edible berries and the medicinal properties of the northern coast plants ($). Visit the enchanting setting of the Birds Garden, its butterfly aviary and over 300 plant species -cultivated with permaculture techniques ($). Meet Wabush in his tipi and learn about his Innu heritage ($). Attend an Astronomy Evening and look at the starry sky through a 45cm telescope! ($)
DAY 5 and 6 : POINTE AUX OUTARDES NATURE PARK – SEPT-ÎLES
Day at leisure in the park until departure towards Sept Iles.
On Day 6, you will explore Grosse Boule Island and visit a marine aquaculture production site. Free time to explore the island and seafood tasting.
DAY 7 : SEPT-ÎLES – LONGUE-POINTE-DE-MINGAN
Time at leisure until departure towards Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan.
Visit the Interpretation Center of the Mingan archipelago research station and learn about the marine mammals in the Saint-Lawrence Gulf. Founded in 1979 the station was the first to lead long-term researches on the river cetaceans, especially on the Blue Whale, an endangered species.
You can also learn about the archipelago geology, fauna and flora at the Interpretation Center of Parks Canada.
DAY 8 : LONGUE-POINTE-DE-MINGAN
Enjoy a sea excursion to visit the “Île aux perroquets” (Parrots Island) and the Île Nue” (Nacked Island).
Parrots Island is a favourite place for bird watching. Among all the species that have taken residence here, the small Atlantic puffin is definitely stealing the show.With its colourful beak and funny clownish air, it is one of the most fascinating birds of the archipelago.
On Nacked Island, a bare Nordic tundra landscape awaits. Only a few shrubs have taken root, as well as strange standing limestone monoliths.
Back to port then, your head full of exceptional images and happy memories of puffins, seals and whales-sightings.
DAY 9 : LONGUE-POINTE-DE-MINGAN – HAVRE SAINT-PIERRE
Time at leisure before departing towards Havre-St Pierre.
Time to prepare for your insular camping trip of the next days. We strongly recommend groceries shopping in Havre-St-Pierre as there will be no groceries on the island.
DAY 10, 11 and 12 : HAVRE SAINT-PIERRE – ÎLE QUARRY – HAVRE SAINT-PIERRE
In the morning, an inflammable boat will take you to Quarry Island. You will be able to leave your equipment and start exploring right away. Do not forget your binoculars!
Several ecosystems coexist on Quarry Island – forest, moorland, bog, coastal. The park offers guided tours with a naturalist if you wish to learn more about the island’s environment.
Time at leisure to explore the island and oTENTik camping for 2 nights.
On day 12, you will return by boat to Havre-Saint-Pierre.
DAY 13 : HAVRE SAINT-PIERRE – ANTICOSTI ISLAND – SEPT-ÎLES
Board the Bella Desgagné, a supply-ship that operates from the North Coast to Labrador.
Stop at the Anticosti Island, the largest island of Quebec. It is home to more than 200 000 white-tailed deer as well as some very rare plant species. Eroded limestone has turned into spectacular canyons. Port-Meunier is the only inhabited village of the entire island.
Option of a 4 days/ 3 nights extension on the Anticosti Island (see below).
Departure towards Sept-Îles in the afternoon.
DAYS 14 and 15 : SEPT-ÎLES – MONTREAL
Time at leisure in Sept-Îles. (Bad weather conditions may delay your return from the Anticosti Island – For that reason, we have added an extra day in Sept-Îles, just in case).
On day 15, domestic flight to Montreal, followed by your international flight back home.
EXTENSION 4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS EXTENSION ON THE ANTICOSTI ISLAND
From Day 13 : HAVRE SAINT-PIERRE – ANTICOSTI
Board the Bella Desgagné, a supply-ship that operates from the North Coast to Labrador.
Stop at the Anticosti Island, the largest island of Quebec. It is home to more than 200 000 white-tailed deer as well as some very rare plant species. Eroded limestone has turned into spectacular canyons. Port-Meunier is the only inhabited village of the entire island.
Tessa, a geologist and a true passionate of the Anticosti Island will greet you there.
DAYS 14 and 15 : ANTICOSTI ISLAND
You will spend the day exploring with your geologist guide and the area of the Vaureal Waterfall, an impressive sight at the end of a 3km canyon trail.
The Anticosti National Park will blow you away – coastal landscapes and white cliffs, vertiginous canyons and waterfalls, secret hidden caves… You will return to your accommodation with images of white-tailed deer grazing seaweed, waving salmons in emerald pits and lazy seals on rocks.
On day 15, visit of the abandoned villages of the island. Your guide will tell you the story of these colourfully named places (such as l’Anse-aux-fraises – Strawberries Cove), former shipwrecks (the wreck of the Calou) and of Henri Meunier’s time (ruins of the Meunier Castle).
DAY 16 and 17 : ANTICOSTI ISLAND – SEPT-ÎLES
Transfer to Port Menier local airport for your domestic flight to Sept-Iles.
On day 17, time at leisure in Sept-Îles. (Bad weather conditions may delay your return from the Anticosti Island – For that reason, we have added an extra day, just in case).
DAY 18 : SEPT-ÎLES – MONTREAL
Domestic flight to Montreal, followed by your international flight back home.
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- Explore Quebec North Coast without a car!
- Meet with a passionate ornithologist
- Immerse in the traditions and culture of the Innu First Nation.
- Experience unusual accommodation in the great outdoors!
- Explore the beauty of the Saint-Lawrence River’s islands and taste local seafood.
- Marvel at the Mingan Archipelago National Reserve and its spectacular limestone monoliths and take a tour with a naturalist guide.
- Board a cruise on a supply-ship and make a stop at the Anticosti Island (a 3 days extension is available upon request).
To personalize this tour, please contact your travel agent Valérie Massalaz at [email protected]
