Several ferry services and cruises are available on the St. Lawrence in the maritime regions of Québec. These crossings allow you to reach your destination quickly while offering unique perspectives on the surrounding scenery and marine wildlife.

YEAR-ROUND SERVICES

MV Armand-Imbeau, MV Jos-Deschênes and MV Félix-Antoine-Savard
Between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine
Duration of crossing: 10 min
Free and continuous service
No reservations possible
Main feature: At the heart of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, unique in North America

MV F.-A.-Gauthier
Between Matane and Baie-Comeau or Godbout
Duration of crossing: 2 h 10 (Godbout) or 2 h 20 (Baie-Comeau)
Reservations required for drivers and groups
Main feature: Only ferry crossing the St. Lawrence year-round in Eastern Québec; saves you over 900 km (560 mi.) of driving

NM Rivière Saint-Augustin and VCA L’Esprit-de-Pakuashipi
Saint-Augustin River ferry (Lower North Shore)
Duration of crossing: 5 min
No reservations possible; boarding on a first-come first-served basis
Main feature: The VCA L'Esprit-de-Pakuashipi is the only passenger hovercraft in Québec

MV CTMA Traversier
Between Souris (Prince Edward Island) and Cap-aux-Meules (Îles de la Madeleine)
Duration of crossing: 5 h
Reservations recommended
Main feature: Main way to get to the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago; comfortable ship offering a multitude of onboard services

MV Ivan-Quinn
Between Cap-aux-Meules and Entry Island (Îles de la Madeleine)
Duration of crossing: 60 min
Reservations recommended
Main feature: Operated by CTMA, a company based on the Islands

SEASONAL SERVICES

MV Trans-Saint-Laurent
Between Rivière-du-Loup and Saint-Siméon
April to December
Duration of crossing: 70 min
No reservations possible; boarding on a first-come first-served basis
Main feature: Crossing takes place in an exceptional marine environment; ferry also offers several entertaining onboard activities

MV Peter Fraser
Between L’Isle-Verte and Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs (Île Verte)
April to mid-November
Duration of crossing: 30 min
Reservations recommended
Main feature: First passenger and vehicle ferry in North America to be equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric power system, which reduces its environmental footprint

L’Héritage I
Between Trois-Pistoles and Les Escoumins
Mid-May to late October
Duration of crossing: 90 min
Reservations recommended
Main feature: An excellent opportunity to see whales! (To make the most of the experience, wear warm clothes and bring your binoculars.)

MV Bella-Desgagnés
From Rimouski to Sept-Îles, with 10 other stops ending in Blanc-Sablon (Lower North Shore)
April to January
Return trip lasts 7 days
Reservations required
Main feature: Supply ship serving the communities of Anticosti Island and the Lower North Shore

NM Les Eaux scintillantes (Water taxi service)
Between Chevery and Harrington Harbour (Lower North Shore)
May to November
Duration of crossing: 30 min
Reservations recommended
Main feature: Will take you to the village of Harrington Harbour, which has no roads or cars. (You will need to travel on foot, by bike or in an ATV.)

So will you include a few ferry crossings on your itinerary in Québec by the Sea? You’re sure to be awed by the immensity of the St. Lawrence and the beauty of our landscapes!