Lighthouse - Québec maritime

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Cap Alright Lighthouse
Relive the era of the lighthouse keepers of old by
participating in a guided hike at night. By the light of
the capailloux lanterns (perforated metal containers with
candles inside), historical characters in costume will tell you
the tale of the Petite Île au Marteau Lighthouse and those
who lived there. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
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6:46 PM
island, the Maisons du Phare B&B offers rooms in two
buildings: the lighthouse keeper’s house and the assistant
lighthouse keeper’s house. Breakfast is included, and you
can prepare your own meals in the kitchen.
authentic rural charm of Île Verte (Green Island) will
H The
take you back in time. Located on the north side of the
The dining room on the ground floor of the lighthouse
keeper’s house offers fine cuisine in the evenings
featuring seafood and local specialties. Light meals are
served at lunchtime.
Learn about the history of this lighthouse and the
evolution of its light and sound systems. Climb the
17-metre tower to admire the island and the surrounding
scenery, including the Tadoussac sand dunes, Île Rouge
(Red Island) and the Haut-Fond Prince Lighthouse. Whales,
including belugas, often put on a show here.
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Vincent Guigueno,
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(Presse universitaire de Rennes)
Au service des phares
Carleton Lighthouse
Petite Île au Marteau
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your stay by spending a night in one of the four
H Extend
rooms in the lighthouse keeper’s house.
Île Verte
On the seven floors of the lighthouse tower, an exhibit
chronicles the lives of the lighthouse keepers from 1830
to 1964. Find out more about the people who lived here,
period furniture and tools, and Aboriginal seal hunters.
Enjoy a light meal or a drink in the foghorn engineer’s
house.
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¶
Société Duvetnor offers a package including a guided boat
tour, access to the trails and fine regional cuisine.
Pointe-des-Monts
learn about its mechanism, the St. Lawrence pilots, the four
lighthouses that were built on this site and the lives of the
lighthouse keepers. The exhibits in the outbuildings are also
worth a visit. The Empress of Ireland Pavilion presents the
history of the passenger ship of the same name, from
its construction to its tragic sinking in 1914, which killed 1012
people. Board the Onondaga submarine to find out about
the daily lives of the submariners.
a night in the lighthouse and stand guard over
H Spend
the St. Lawrence like the lighthouse keepers of old.
Accompanied by a guide, spend several hours on the
island and admire the coastline. Visit this unique lighthouse, which has been recognized as a national historic
monument, and learn about the surprising maritime history of
this small archipelago: storms, shipwrecks, smuggling, etc.
2
From Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan or Mingan, choose a
boat tour and set out to sea in search of seabirds and
marine mammals. During a stop at Île aux Perroquets
(Parrot Island), your guide will tell you about the history of the
lighthouse and its keepers, the first of whom was Count
Henry de Puyjalon.
4 lighthouse, a national historic site of Canada, and
Climb the 128 steps to the top of this century-old
Pointe-au-Père
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Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie
Cap-de-Bon-Désir, which is part of the Saguenay–
St. Lawrence Marine Park, offers interpretive activities
that focus on coastal sea life, the underwater environment
(with naturalist divers), navigation and regional history. This
is also an excellent site for land-based marine mammal
observation.
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30
Île aux Perroquets
Cap-de-Rabast. (A rabast refers to an area where boats take
shelter during bad weather.) For a different vacation
experience, rent the lighthouse keeper’s house and explore
Anticosti Island by car or bike.
du Lac Geneviève (an outfitter) offers stays at
H Pourvoirie
the northernmost point of the island, which is known as
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Pointe-Nord / Cap-de-Rabast
Bon-Désir
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Trail
Lighthouse
Côte-Nord
Gaspésie
Lighthouse Trail
F
Originally built to warn
seafarers of the presence
of land, lighthouses now
have another role: to make
landsmen aware of the sea.
“
Bas-Saint-Laurent
or over 200 years, lighthouses have
dotted the coastlines of Québec
maritime, faithfully guiding seafarers from the
Gulf of St. Lawrence to the towns and villages
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Matane
13
upstream. By their presence alone, they have
From the top of the lighthouse, take in the superb view:
observe the marine traffic, the wind farm and the ChicChoc Mountains. You can also see the equipment found in a
modern wheelhouse: radar, radio transmitter, weather station,
etc. Visit the home of the last lighthouse keeper and find out
about the life of the McKinnon family from 1935 to 1951. The
Matane Tourism Welcome Bureau is also in this building.
reassured sailors at night or in storms and
steered fishermen home in the fog. Many owe
their lives to the lighthouses, while others
depend on them daily for their safety.
11
9
La Martre
Still in operation, the La Martre Lighthouse has a unique
wooden structure. Take a guided tour to learn how the
lighthouse operates and get a sense of what lighthouse
keepers do. A permanent exhibit in an adjacent building
presents the evolution of various navigational instruments
and their importance to seafarers. This museum also houses
temporary exhibits and shows videos.
Pointe à la Renommée
Returned home from Québec City in 1997, this
lighthouse sits on the site of the first maritime radio
station in North America. Tour the lighthouse and the wireless
telegraphy building to learn about early methods of communication (Marconi and the Story of Radio Communications)
and local history (Fame Point: As Time Goes By).
Cap Gaspé
Near the lighthouse, read the interpretive panels to
learn about the navigational aids used at Cap Gaspé.
Compared to other lighthouses, this one is rather small: it is
the height of the cape that makes it visible from afar.
Île Rouge Lighthouse
15
These towers could not have served their
purpose without the unswerving dedication of
Cap d’Espoir
418-724-6214
H
Rent the assistant lighthouse keeper’s house, where you
will find everything you need for your comfort. Take the
time to observe the sea, the whales and the seabirds. This site
is a few kilometres west of the village of Percé.
the lighthouse keepers. Imagine the sacrifices
made by these men and their families who, for
the most part, lived in isolation to guarantee
the safety of people they would never meet.
8
nearly half of the more than 40 lighthouses in
Cap-Chat
4
Québec maritime have been given new life
thanks to the dedication of a new type of
lighthouse keeper: enthusiasts who have
stories, and each provides visitors with an
opportunity to discover a different aspect of
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www.routedesphares.qc.ca
Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
bassaintlaurent.ca
418-867-1272
1-800-563-5268
Tourisme Gaspésie
gaspesiejetaime.com
418-775-2223
1-877-775-2463
Proud witnesses to our maritime history,
Perched on a cliff next to a cape in the shape of a
cat, this lighthouse, which is still operational, is
surrounded by trails leading to the sea. Learn about the history
of local lighthouses and their keepers by reading the
interpretive panels. The Cap-Chat park also offers labyrinths, a
scavenger hunt that focuses on the history and legends of this
site, and an aerial course through the treetops.
transformed these sentinels of the sea or their
outbuildings into museums, inns and cafés.
Each site is unique, with its own history and
H
Stay in the lighthouse keeper’s house, which offers four
rooms accommodating up to 12 people, two bathrooms,
a fully equipped kitchen, a washer, a dryer and a barbecue.
Cap Madeleine
From the top of the lighthouse, admire the immense
sea, which stretches to the horizon. In the foghorn shed,
learn about daily life in Madeleine. Observe the ever-present
northern gannets and whales.
¶
Stop in the assistant lighthouse keeper’s house for coffee
and homemade cookies as well as unique Gaspesian
souvenirs.
12
Tourisme Manicouagan
tourismemanicouagan.com
418-294-2876
1-888-463-5319
Cap-des-Rosiers
Accompanied by a guide, climb to the top of Canada’s
tallest lighthouse, which has been standing on this site
for over 150 years. During your ascent, learn about the
history and workings of this 37-metre tower.
18
Duthie Point
Visit the Duthie Point Lighthouse in the Gaspesian British
Heritage Village (Britville) and admire the superb view of
Chaleur Bay, a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World
Club. This site depicts the lives of the first English-speaking
settlers to come to this area in the 18th century.
4
Québec maritime.
¶
The café bistro on site serves light meals and refreshing
drinks.
Printed in Québec (Canada), 2010-06
Tourisme Duplessis
tourismeduplessis.com
418-962-0808
1-888-463-0808
Tourisme
Îles de la Madeleine
tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com
418-986-2245
1-877-624-4437
Tourisme Québec
From anywhere in
North America:
1-877-BONJOUR
(1-877-266-5687)
From France:
From Belgium:
Main partner:
Canada Economic
Development
Parks
Canada
Développement
économique Canada
Parcs
Canada
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Relive the era of the lighthouse keepers of old by
participating in a guided hike at night. By the light of
the capailloux lanterns (perforated metal containers with
candles inside), historical characters in costume will tell you
the tale of the Petite Île au Marteau Lighthouse and those
who lived there. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
H
The dining room on the ground floor of the lighthouse
keeper’s house offers fine cuisine in the evenings
featuring seafood and local specialties. Light meals are
served at lunchtime.
Learn about the history of this lighthouse and the
evolution of its light and sound systems. Climb the
17-metre tower to admire the island and the surrounding
scenery, including the Tadoussac sand dunes, Île Rouge
(Red Island) and the Haut-Fond Prince Lighthouse. Whales,
including belugas, often put on a show here.
3
31
6:46 PM
Cap Alright Lighthouse
23/6/10
The authentic rural charm of Île Verte (Green Island) will
take you back in time. Located on the north side of the
island, the Maisons du Phare B&B offers rooms in two
buildings: the lighthouse keeper’s house and the assistant
lighthouse keeper’s house. Breakfast is included, and you
can prepare your own meals in the kitchen.
Carte_EN FINAL-PRINT:Layout 1
Carleton Lighthouse
Petite Île au Marteau
¶
Extend your stay by spending a night in one of the four
H rooms
in the lighthouse keeper’s house.
Île Verte
On the seven floors of the lighthouse tower, an exhibit
chronicles the lives of the lighthouse keepers from 1830
to 1964. Find out more about the people who lived here,
period furniture and tools, and Aboriginal seal hunters.
Enjoy a light meal or a drink in the foghorn engineer’s
house.
26
¶
Spend a night in the lighthouse and stand guard over
the St. Lawrence like the lighthouse keepers of old.
Société Duvetnor offers a package including a guided boat
tour, access to the trails and fine regional cuisine.
H
Accompanied by a guide, spend several hours on the
island and admire the coastline. Visit this unique lighthouse, which has been recognized as a national historic
monument, and learn about the surprising maritime history of
this small archipelago: storms, shipwrecks, smuggling, etc.
(Presse universitaire de Rennes)
Au service des phares
2
Vincent Guigueno,
Climb the 128 steps to the top of this century-old
lighthouse, a national historic site of Canada, and
learn about its mechanism, the St. Lawrence pilots, the four
lighthouses that were built on this site and the lives of the
lighthouse keepers. The exhibits in the outbuildings are also
worth a visit. The Empress of Ireland Pavilion presents the
history of the passenger ship of the same name, from
its construction to its tragic sinking in 1914, which killed 1012
people. Board the Onondaga submarine to find out about
the daily lives of the submariners.
From Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan or Mingan, choose a
boat tour and set out to sea in search of seabirds and
marine mammals. During a stop at Île aux Perroquets
(Parrot Island), your guide will tell you about the history of the
lighthouse and its keepers, the first of whom was Count
Henry de Puyjalon.
4
5
Cap-de-Bon-Désir, which is part of the Saguenay–
St. Lawrence Marine Park, offers interpretive activities
that focus on coastal sea life, the underwater environment
(with naturalist divers), navigation and regional history. This
is also an excellent site for land-based marine mammal
observation.
Pointe-au-Père
Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie
25
30
Pourvoirie du Lac Geneviève (an outfitter) offers stays at
the northernmost point of the island, which is known as
Cap-de-Rabast. (A rabast refers to an area where boats take
shelter during bad weather.) For a different vacation
experience, rent the lighthouse keeper’s house and explore
Anticosti Island by car or bike.
H
Île aux Perroquets
35
Pointe-Nord / Cap-de-Rabast
Bon-Désir
”
Trail
“
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Lighthouse
Côte-Nord
Lighthouse Trail
F
Originally built to warn
seafarers of the presence
of land, lighthouses now
have another role: to make
landsmen aware of the sea.
Pointe-des-Monts
Gaspésie
or over 200 years, lighthouses have
dotted the coastlines of Québec
maritime, faithfully guiding seafarers from the
Gulf of St. Lawrence to the towns and villages
Matane
7
13
upstream. By their presence alone, they have
reassured sailors at night or in storms and
steered fishermen home in the fog. Many owe
their lives to the lighthouses, while others
depend on them daily for their safety.
From the top of the lighthouse, take in the superb view:
observe the marine traffic, the wind farm and the ChicChoc Mountains. You can also see the equipment found in a
modern wheelhouse: radar, radio transmitter, weather station,
etc. Visit the home of the last lighthouse keeper and find out
about the life of the McKinnon family from 1935 to 1951. The
Matane Tourism Welcome Bureau is also in this building.
11
9
La Martre
Still in operation, the La Martre Lighthouse has a unique
wooden structure. Take a guided tour to learn how the
lighthouse operates and get a sense of what lighthouse
keepers do. A permanent exhibit in an adjacent building
presents the evolution of various navigational instruments
and their importance to seafarers. This museum also houses
temporary exhibits and shows videos.
Pointe à la Renommée
Returned home from Québec City in 1997, this
lighthouse sits on the site of the first maritime radio
station in North America. Tour the lighthouse and the wireless
telegraphy building to learn about early methods of communication (Marconi and the Story of Radio Communications)
and local history (Fame Point: As Time Goes By).
Cap Gaspé
Near the lighthouse, read the interpretive panels to
learn about the navigational aids used at Cap Gaspé.
Compared to other lighthouses, this one is rather small: it is
the height of the cape that makes it visible from afar.
Île Rouge Lighthouse
15
These towers could not have served their
purpose without the unswerving dedication of
Cap d’Espoir
418-724-6214
www.routedesphares.qc.ca
the assistant lighthouse keeper’s house, where you
H Rent
will find everything you need for your comfort. Take the
the lighthouse keepers. Imagine the sacrifices
made by these men and their families who, for
Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
bassaintlaurent.ca
418-867-1272
1-800-563-5268
time to observe the sea, the whales and the seabirds. This site
is a few kilometres west of the village of Percé.
the most part, lived in isolation to guarantee
the safety of people they would never meet.
Tourisme Gaspésie
gaspesiejetaime.com
418-775-2223
1-877-775-2463
Cap-Chat
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Proud witnesses to our maritime history,
Québec maritime have been given new life
thanks to the dedication of a new type of
lighthouse keeper: enthusiasts who have
transformed these sentinels of the sea or their
outbuildings into museums, inns and cafés.
Each site is unique, with its own history and
4 cat, this lighthouse, which is still operational, is
surrounded by trails leading to the sea. Learn about the history
of local lighthouses and their keepers by reading the
interpretive panels. The Cap-Chat park also offers labyrinths, a
scavenger hunt that focuses on the history and legends of this
site, and an aerial course through the treetops.
stories, and each provides visitors with an
in the lighthouse keeper’s house, which offers four
H Stay
rooms accommodating up to 12 people, two bathrooms,
opportunity to discover a different aspect of
a fully equipped kitchen, a washer, a dryer and a barbecue.
Québec maritime.
¶
The café bistro on site serves light meals and refreshing
drinks.
10
Cap Madeleine
From the top of the lighthouse, admire the immense
sea, which stretches to the horizon. In the foghorn shed,
learn about daily life in Madeleine. Observe the ever-present
northern gannets and whales.
¶
Stop in the assistant lighthouse keeper’s house for coffee
and homemade cookies as well as unique Gaspesian
souvenirs.
12
Tourisme Manicouagan
tourismemanicouagan.com
418-294-2876
1-888-463-5319
Cap-des-Rosiers
Accompanied by a guide, climb to the top of Canada’s
tallest lighthouse, which has been standing on this site
for over 150 years. During your ascent, learn about the
history and workings of this 37-metre tower.
18
Duthie Point
Visit the Duthie Point Lighthouse in the Gaspesian British
Heritage Village (Britville) and admire the superb view of
Chaleur Bay, a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World
Club. This site depicts the lives of the first English-speaking
settlers to come to this area in the 18th century.
4
Printed in Québec (Canada), 2010-06
Perched on a cliff next to a cape in the shape of a
nearly half of the more than 40 lighthouses in
Tourisme Duplessis
tourismeduplessis.com
418-962-0808
1-888-463-0808
Tourisme
Îles de la Madeleine
tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com
418-986-2245
1-877-624-4437
Tourisme Québec
From anywhere in
North America:
1-877-BONJOUR
(1-877-266-5687)
From France:
From Belgium:
Main partner:
Canada Economic
Development
Parks
Canada
Parcs
Canada
Développement
économique Canada
Carte_EN FINAL-PRINT:Layout 1
23/6/10
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Open from mid-May to late October
How to get there: By ferry from the
L’Isle-Verte wharf
Information: Corporation des Maisons
du phare de l’île Verte
418-898-2730
(off season: 418-898-3451)
www.ileverte.net
phare@ileverte.qc.ca
5 Pointe-au-Père
Open from early June to mid-October
How to get there: Take Highway 20
(exit 621) or Route 132 to Pointeau-Père, then head north on Avenue
du Père Nouvel
Information: Pointe-au-Père Maritime
Historic Site / Parks Canada
418-724-6214
www.shmp.qc.ca
info@shmp.qc.ca
7 Matane
Open from early June to mid-October.
Guided tours from late June to midAugust, from Tuesday to Saturday.
Groups welcome upon reservation.
How to get there: Take Route 132
to Matane
Information: City of Matane
418-562-1065 / 1-877-762-8263
www.lirelamer.org
cldtourisme@globetrotter.net
8 Cap-Chat
Open daily from mid-June to early
September and on weekends from
late May to mid-June and from
September to mid-October
How to get there: Take Route 132; the
lighthouse is west of the village of
Cap-Chat on Route du Phare (in the
Parc du Rocher Cap-Chat)
Information: Parc du Rocher Cap-Chat
418-786-2112 / 1-866-786-2112
www.parccapchat.com
gaspesie@arbreenarbre.com
Photos: J. Bédard/Sauvagîles, N. Boisvert, C. Bouchard, J.-S. Cloutier, Y. Couillard, G. Fischer, S. Guay, J.-P. Huard, S. Larose, M. Laverdière, F. Lebel, M. Loiselle, M. Malherbe, P. Rambaud/Le Cyclope, Société Duvetnor, B. Stone
9 La Martre
Open from June to early September
How to get there: Take Route 132
to the entrance to the village of
La Martre, then Avenue du Phare
Information: Musée des phares
418-288-5698
(off season: 418-288-5816)
www.pharedelamartre.com
elbleu@globetrotter.net
10 Cap Madeleine
Open from early June to mid-October
How to get there: Take Route 132 to
Madeleine-Centre, then Route
du Phare
Information: Association touristique
de Sainte-Madeleine
418-393-2114
melisole1960@hotmail.com
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Pointe-à-laRenommée
Open from early June to mid-October
How to get there: From L'Anse-à Valleau,
head west on Route 132 and turn right
on Chemin Pointe-à-la-Renommée
Information: Comité local de
développement de L’Anse-à-Valleau
418-269-3310
www.pointe-a-la-renommee.com
cldans@hotmail.com
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28 Île du Grand Caoui Lighthouse
29 Île du Corossol Lighthouse
30 Île aux Perroquets Lighthouse
31 Petite Île au Marteau Lighthouse
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32 Îles Sainte-Marie Lighthouse
33 Île Plate Lighthouse
34 Greenly Island Lighthouse
35 Pointe-Nord / Cap-de-Rabast Lighthouse
BasSaint-Laurent
2 Pot à l’Eau-de-Vie
Open from mid-June to mid-September
How to get there: By sightseeing boat
from the Rivière-du-Loup wharf
Information: Société Duvetnor
418-867-1660 / 1-877-867-1660
www.duvetnor.com
informations@duvetnor.com
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37 Pointe-Sud-Ouest Lighthouse
38 Cap-de-la-Table Lighthouse
39 Pointe-Sud Lighthouse
40 Cap Alright Lighthouse
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41 Cap du Phare Lighthouse
42 Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse
43 Entry Island Lighthouse
44 Brion Island Lighthouse
45 Rocher aux Oiseaux Lighthouse
12 Cap-des-Rosiers
Open from mid-June to mid-September
How to get there: Take Route 132 to
Cap-des-Rosiers
Information: Cap-des-Rosiers
Lighthouse Maritime Historic Site
418-892-5717
shmpcdr@live.ca
13 Cap Gaspé
Open year round
How to get there: On foot or by bike,
skis or snowshoes via the Anse-auxAmérindiens trail
Information: Forillon National Park
of Canada
418-368-5505 / 1-888-773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca/forillon
parkscanada-que@pc.gc.ca
15 Cap d’Espoir
Open year round
How to get there: Take Route 132 to
Cap-d’Espoir, then Route du Phare
Information: Association de sauvegarde
du site du phare de Cap-d’Espoir
418-782-2926
18 Duthie Point
Buildings open from June to early
September; site is accessible
year round
How to get there: Take Route 132
and Boulevard Perron West to New
Richmond; the lighthouse is part of
the Gaspesian British Heritage
Village (Britville)
Information: Gaspesian British
Heritage Village
418-392-4487
www.gaspesianvillage.com
25 Bon-Désir
Open from mid-June to mid-October
How to get there: Take Route 138 to
Les Bergeronnes (25 km east of
Tadoussac), then Chemin du
Cap-de-Bon-Désir
Information: Saguenay–St. Lawrence
Marine Park (Parks Canada)
418-232-6751
(off season: 418-235-4703)
www.pc.gc.ca/saguenay
26 Pointe-des-Monts
Open from mid-June to mid-September
How to get there: From Route 138,
4 km west of Baie-Trinité, take
Chemin du Vieux-Phare
Information: Corporation du phare
de Pointe-des-Monts
418-939-2400 / 418-939-2231, ext. 3
pharepointe-des-monts.com
baie-trinite.phare@globetrotter.net
30 Île aux Perroquets
Open from mid-June to late August
(although some sightseeing
companies may offer boat tours
before or after these dates)
How to get there: By sightseeing boat
from the wharf in Longue-Pointede-Mingan or Mingan
Information: Mingan Archipelago
National Park Reserve of Canada
418-538-3331 / 1-888-773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca/mingan
parkscanada-que@pc.gc.ca
31 Petite Île au Marteau
Open from mid-June to late August
(although some sightseeing
companies may offer boat tours
before or after these dates)
How to get there: By sightseeing
boat from the Havre-Saint-Pierre
marina
Information: Mingan Archipelago
National Park Reserve of Canada
418-538-3331 / 1-888-773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca/mingan
parkscanada-que@pc.gc.ca
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Pointe-Nord /
Cap-de-Rabast
Open from June to late August
How to get there: Via a gravel road
from Port-Menier (on Anticosti Island)
Information: Pourvoirie du
Lac Geneviève
418-535-0294 / 1-800-463-1777
www.anticostiplg.com
info@anticostiplg.com