04 – Côte-Nord
General Information:
On the North Shore of the Saint-Lawrence, we encounter both marine and mountainous views. It is on the extreme eastern tip of the Canadian Shield and a region of huge hydro-electric dams. Trails wind through coniferous forests in the south, and further north we find taiga and tundra.
Practical Information:
- Regional network:
14 clubs (2 320 Km of trails) - Main trails:
The North Shore is served mainly by trail 3 from Tadoussac up to Baie Johan-Beetz. A marked trail, maintained by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation, extends trail 3 along the coast to Blanc-Sablon on the Lower North Shore. There are a multitude of local trails. There is also an « explorer » type trail called the « Challenge of the Great North » which joins Port-Cartier (to the south) to Fermont (in the north). This 400 km long unmarked trail requires the accompaniment of a professional guide. - Accommodation accessible from the trail:
Manicouagan : 745 rooms
Duplessis : 635 rooms - Snow conditions:
From the beginning of December (Fermont region) until mid-April
Location:
Principal cities: Tadoussac – Sacré-Coeur – Les Escoumins – Forestville – Baie-Comeau – Port-Cartier – Sept-îles – Havre-Saint-Pierre – Natashquan – Fermont
Attractions:
- Caribous (Fermont)
- The longest snowmobile bridge in North America (trail 3)
- Numerous observation points all along the coast of the Gulf of Saint-Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord…
From the region:
- Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean at North-West (Trail 93)
- Charlevoix at West (Trail 3)
- Gaspe at South (Trail 3 and Baie-Comeau-Matane-Godbout Ferry)
Links:
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ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE MANICOUAGAN 269, boul. Lasalle, Baie-Comeau (Québec) G4Z 1S7 Phone : 418 962-0808 ou le 1 888 463-0808 |
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ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE DUPLESSIS 312, avenue Brochu, Sept-Îles (Québec) G4R 2W6 Phone : 418 962-0808 ou le 1 888 463-0808 |
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Secure Hotels
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CLUB TADOUSSAC / AUBERGE LA TANIÈRE, Sacré-Coeur
(418) 235-4723 The TQ-3 Quebec trail passes directly through our territory, right in front of our magnificent chalets and 6-room inn. You can be sure of getting the ideal quality and quantity of snow for your favorite sport. Rates : Rates are for rooms at the inn only. However, it is also possible to rent one of our many cottages.
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HÔTEL/MOTEL RESTAURANT CORONET, Sacré Coeur
1 800 550-3123 - 418 236-9444 Located in Sacré-Coeur, relay village at the exit of Monts-Valin, and directly on the TQ #93 trail. The Motel Coronet invites you to enjoy the comfort of its rooms, its dining room, a bar and a licensed convenience store communicating from the inside. Packages available. Rates from: Package including: 1 night lodging, 1 table d'hôte dinner and American breakfast. Free access to a barred area for your snowmobile. (taxes and service not included). |
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COMPLEXE HÔTELIER ESCOUMINS , Les Escoumins
418-233-2401 1-800-baleine
Single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy rooms.
- Package available
- Bar with fireplace, pool table, dart
- Convenience store / beer / wine
- Laundry room
- Restaurant Le Bouleau
- Parking in front of your room and surveillance camera
- Gas station on site
- General mechanics nearby
Rates:
Single Occ. 116,00$/pers.
Double Occ. 58.00$/pers.
Triple Occ. 49.75$/pers.
Quadruple Occ. 39.25$/pers.
MOTEL QUATRE SAISONS , Forestville
418-587-6666
Single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy.
- Large rooms
- Free continental breakfast
- Tim Horton's restaurant and convenience store with gas 100m away
- Parking in front of your room and surveillance camera
- City cab service available
Rates:
Single Occ. 90,00$/pers.
Double Occ. 50.00$/pers.
Triple Occ. 38.50$/pers.
Quadruple Occ. 31.25$/pers.
Package includes: 1 night's accommodation, continental breakfast and ample free parking.