Minganie Regional County Municipality

A remote coast on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, highlighted by limestone monolith islands, puffins, and whale watching.

Minganie is located on the North Shore of Quebec, Canada, bordering the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and is home to the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. The archipelago is famous for its bizarre limestone monoliths, with Île Niapiskau and Île aux Perroquets being the most representative. Île aux Perroquets offers views of Atlantic puffins and a lighthouse, and visitors can also go whale watching with local research stations. The fishing town of Havre-Saint-Pierre serves as the base for exploration, and the Maison Johan-Beetz showcases the history of the North Shore. The best season is June to September, and the islands must be reached by boat. It is accessible by car via Route 138, and Havre-Saint-Pierre also has a small airport.

Destinations

• Mingan Archipelago (Havre-Saint-Pierre)

Itineraries

• Quebec North Shore Whale Route & Mingan – Drive east along Route 138 to the Mingan Archipelago to see whales, puffins, and limestone monoliths.