{"id":735,"date":"2025-11-21T21:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/trip\/cote-nord\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:35:52","slug":"cote-nord","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/trip\/cote-nord\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f4te-Nord"},"content":{"rendered":"
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C\u00f4te-Nord<\/h1>\n\n
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  • \n Quebec <\/li>\n
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  • \n July to September <\/li>\n <\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • Discover the wild island of Anticosti and its large white-tailed deer population<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Adventure through maritime regions shaped by the tides of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Journey far from tourist areas into the boreal forest of the C\u00f4te-Nord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        Day 1 \u2013 Montreal<\/p>\n

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        Arrival at Montreal airport. Hotel check-in downtown and free time to explore until the group meeting for a full presentation of your trip.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 2 \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n

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        Early morning departure for Qu\u00e9bec City. Old Qu\u00e9bec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best explored on foot. Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 3 \u2013 Baie-Saint-Paul<\/p>\n

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        In the morning, discover \u00cele d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans, located in the estuary of the St. Lawrence River. A scenic road encircles the island, connecting its six uniquely charming villages. Known for its rural character, the island offers delicious local products. At the end of the day, head toward Charlevoix.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 4 \u2013 Grands-Jardins National Park<\/p>\n

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        Spend the day exploring Charlevoix and Grands-Jardins National Park. The vast carpets of lichen and the unusually northern vegetation at this latitude earned the park its name, \u201cGrands-Jardins.\u201d The park is one of the core zones of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 5 \u2013 Tadoussac<\/p>\n

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        Tadoussac, where the Saguenay River meets the St. Lawrence, is a place where whales thrive thanks to the abundance of food brought by the currents at this exact spot.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 6 \u2013 Baie-Comeau<\/p>\n

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        On the road toward Baie-Comeau, discover several small villages, each with its own charm and traditions. Clam digging, marine interpretation, artisan villages, or a tour of the Manic-2 hydroelectric complex are all possible stops.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 7 \u2013 Havre-Saint-Pierre<\/p>\n

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        This village is the gateway to the Mingan Archipelago and offers a coastal landscape of long sandy beaches with views of nearby islands, vast natural areas inviting exploration, delicious seafood, and the charm of the local accent\u2014a guaranteed breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 8 and 9 \u2013 Mingan Islands<\/p>\n

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        Explore the nature, wonders, and secrets of the Mingan Archipelago. The islands represent a highly diverse ecological environment, typical of the eastern St. Lawrence lowlands. A great variety of plant species grows here, and the area shelters important seabird colonies. But above all, it is the striking coastal rock formations that leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 10 and 11 \u2013 Anticosti Island<\/p>\n

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        Fly to Anticosti Island to admire the magnificent white cliffs dotted with colorful birds, Baie de la Tour, Baie des Renards, Cap Sandtop, the Patate Cave, and the island\u2019s southern tip.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 12 \u2013 Bic National Park<\/p>\n

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        Cross the river by ferry to Matane, at the edge of the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula. Continue to Bic National Park, which stretches along the beautiful St. Lawrence River. The park offers panoramic views, coves, rocky headlands, and excellent opportunities to observe St. Lawrence seals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 13 \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n

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        Drive back toward Qu\u00e9bec City with stops in several small villages of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 14 \u2013 End of the trip<\/p>\n

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        Discovery
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        • Visit the Amerindian and Inuit Museum in Godbout<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Meet a North Atlantic right whale and a 13-metre sperm whale, and discover the largest collection of whale skeletons in North America at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tasting traditional dishes or meeting with an artisan to learn about Indigenous culture in the village of Pessamit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Hiking
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          • Hike to Mont du Lac des Cygnes to observe the local caribou herd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Hike the Vaur\u00e9al Falls canyon on Anticosti Island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Hike in Bic National Park along the rugged shoreline and coastal cliffs to experience the estuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Multi-activity
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            • Seaplane flight over \u00cele d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Zodiac excursion for whale watching in Tadoussac<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sea kayaking around the Mingan Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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              Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Backcountry camping for a unique adventure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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              Chalet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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              Hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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              From Qu\u00e9bec City to Anticosti Island, explore the maritime shores of the St. Lawrence River, the Saguenay Fjord, and the boreal forest. The route also includes Grands-Jardins National Park, located within a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":560,"menu_order":0,"template":"","destination":[28],"class_list":["post-735","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-quebec"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination?post=735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}