Snowmobiling in Côte-Nord: A Glimpse of What Awaits You!
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Côte-Nord is a vast wilderness region worth exploring, so imagine what an extraordinary adventure you would have discovering it on a snowmobile!
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Côte-Nord
Côte-Nord is vast, wild and spectacular. It extends from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon and from the north shore of the St. Lawrence northward, to where the boreal forest gives way to the taiga. Out at sea and from the shore, up to 13 species of whales can be observed in this region. Côte-Nord is a land of extremes, from the Saguenay Fjord to the canyons of Anticosti Island, not to mention the mysterious monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago.
Various winter activities allow visitors to discover the vastness of this territory, whether by riding the region’s many snowmobile trails or exploring snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Ice fishing, wildlife observation and dogsledding are also among the many activities offered to visitors wishing to explore this untamed wilderness area.
To plan your trip, check out our Côte-Nord section.
The White Trail: A Snowmobile Trail Unlike Any Other
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
An extraordinary adventure awaits snowmobilers on the Lower North Shore, where Route 138 ends and gives way to the White Trail (Route Blanche). To understand the importance and uniqueness of this ride, we spoke to Ken McDonald, a snowmobile enthusiast!
Read MoreAnticosti Island: A Captivating Vacation Destination
| By Olivier Pierson
A wild island at the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Anticosti captivates visitors with spectacular scenery and fascinating history. It’s impossible to resist the natural charm of this jewel of Côte-Nord! This unofficial sanctuary for white-tailed deer is also a true paradise for nature lovers, who can explore a cave with a fun name, admire stunning canyons and swim in crystal-clear waters.
Read MoreBest Sea Kayaking in Côte-Nord
| By Jean-Pascal Côté, Le Québec maritime
Côte-Nord will delight sea kayaking enthusiasts. In addition to giving you the opportunity to admire spectacular scenery from another angle, your sea kayaking excursions in Côte-Nord will allow you to encounter the marine and bird life that inhabit this region.
Read MoreIdeas for Your Vacation in Côte-Nord
| By Nathalie Le Coz
A trip to Côte-Nord is an opportunity to see for yourself how immense the province of Québec really is. Spanning from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, this region is home to 1250 kilometres of coastline, broken by the mouths of wide and powerful rivers.
Read MoreWhat Unusual Accommodations Are Offered in Côte-Nord?
| By Marie-Eve Lagacé
Côte-Nord is a great place to visit for a complete change of pace—all the more so if you stay in unusual accommodations! All along the Whale Route, you’ll find fabulous places to spend the night surrounded by nature. Here are a few to add to your itinerary.
Read MoreFirst Nations People in Côte-Nord: Meet the Innu
| By Marine Grimaud
When you visit the immense territory of Côte-Nord, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, you’ll notice that many place names have an exotic ring. This is because they derive from Innu-aimun, the language spoken by the Innu people. Seven of the nine Innu communities in Québec are found in Côte-Nord.
Read MoreWhat to Do in Côte-Nord in the Winter
| By Katie Jalbert
Côte-Nord, which extends from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, offers over 1300 kilometres of coastline and a vast territory ranging from the boreal forest to the taiga. In the winter, the snow cover gives you the opportunity to explore the region and enjoy a magical wonderland in a thousand and one way! To find out more, we interviewed Coralie Dumais, an outdoor enthusiast.
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