Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a national park reserve in Minganie , on the North Shore of Quebec . The many attractions of the Mingan Archipelago captivate visitors, including: the thousands of giant limestone monoliths (in islets or cliffs) shaped by the relentless waves; educational activities for discovering and interpreting marine, riparian and island nature; in particular the observation of marine fauna (whales, seals) or birds; boat trips between the islands or islets for an immersion in this timeless setting; forest hikes on designated islands; camping on the islands; lodging on Île aux Perroquets in the…

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From Havre-Saint-Pierre or Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan , the means of transport to reach the archipelago are by boat or helicopter. 🌍 Excursions with Services Maritimes Boréale , Pélagie Portal Cormier, 1010 Promenade des Anciens, Havre-Saint-Pierre ( from the Havre-Saint-Pierre wharf ), ☏ +1 418-538-2865 , toll-free: +1-866-538-2865 . 3-4 hour tours and day cruises offered from June to September to see seabirds, giant limestone monoliths and islands. ( updated Jul 2022 )

Limestone monoliths : The islands formed as the continent slowly rose after the last glaciation. Over the course of the last few thousand years, the limestone rocks were slowly eroded by the waves, the changing sea level and the winds, as well as seasonal freezing and thawing. The result is a unique set of limestone sculptures, which form the largest group of such monoliths in Canada.

Cultural activities Innu activity ( Activité innue ). Every Wednesday from July 21 to August 18 - Duration: 3 hours . This activity allows you to discover the Innu culture accompanied by a Parks Canada animator-guide and members of the Ekuanitshit community. ( updated Jul 2022 ) Boreal Flavor Hikes ( Randonnées à saveurs boréales ). 2 hours duration . This activity with a Parks Canada animator-guide allows participants to discover edible species in their ecosystem: small tea, balsam fir, cloudberry, cowberry, Labrador tea, etc. Participants will have the opportunity to take small bites made of local products. The other topics covered by the facilitator-guide are: the history, toponymy, terrestrial and winged fauna of Petite île au Marteau. ( updated Jul 2022 ) Nautical activities Water sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to live an adventure on the waters surrounding the Mingan Archipelago. The Mingan Archipelago offers a hundred kilometers of navigable waters between the islands and islets in pleasure craft. Sea kayak, Yachting, Paddle board, Scuba diving. Excursions in the archipelago The main providers offering guided excursions in the Mingan Archipelago are: Departures from Havre-Saint-Pierre Vendor Sector visited Type of trip Duration/schedule Islands visited Captain Richard's Cruises +1 418-538-3375 [email protected] Centre Animated outings. Boat rental with crew for tailor-made excursions. Boat: La Mariner V - 12 passengers Duration: variable Schedule: variable • Île Quarry (interpretation by Parks Canada or by the supplier) • Île Niapiskau (interpretation by Parks Canada or by the supplier) *Île du Fantôme (interpretation by the supplier) *Small Île au Marteau (interpretation by the supplier) Services Maritimes Boréale +1 418-538-2865 www.smboreale.com [email protected] Centre Animated outings Boats: • Le Marsouin III - 12 passengers • Le Calculot - 47 passengers *Le Perroquet de Mer - 47 passengers • Le Capitaine Yockell - 36 passengers Duration: variable Schedule: fixed • Île Niapiskau (interpretation by Parks Canada) • Île Quarry (interpretation by Parks Canada) • Île du Fantôme (interpretation by the supplier) Same supplier (see above) East Animated outings Duration: variable Schedule: fixed • Petite Île au Marteau (interpretation by the supplier) • Betchouane Migratory Bird Sanctuary - non-stop (interpretation by the supplier) • Island Saint-Charles and Île de la Fausse Passe - non-stop (interpretation by the supplier) Departures from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan Vendor Sector visited Type of trip Duration/schedule Islands visited Excursions du Phare +1 418-949-2302 or +1-877-949-2302 www.minganie.info [email protected] West Animated outings. Boats: *Le Phare I - 12 passengers *Le Phare II - 12 passengers Duration: 3 hr 30 min or 6 hours. *Île Nue de Mingan (interpretation by Parks Canada or by the supplier) *Île aux Perroquets (interpretation by Parks Canada or by the supplier) *La Grande Île (interpretation by the supplier) | West Animated outings Boats: *Le Perroquet - 12 passengers *Le Macareux - 12 passengers Duration: 3 hr 30 min *Île Nue de Mingan (interpretation by Parks Canada or the supplier) *Île aux Perroquets (interpretation by Parks Canada or the supplier) Note: Update of the table of excursion suppliers to the Mingan Archipelago: July 2022. Buy, eat, and drink Apart from "Île aux Perroquets" (for visitors staying at the Auberge), there are no services on the islands for buying, eating or drinking. See nearby riverside villages: Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan , Mingan (Innu Reserve), Havre-Saint-Pierre , Baie-Johan-Beetz and Aguanish .

Dining in Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve features Canadian comfort food and regional specialties. Expect fresh, locally sourced ingredients — seafood where coastal, game and farm produce in rural areas. Cafés and casual restaurants serve hearty meals. In Quebec, look for dishes featuring local ingredients and traditional Maritime/Prairie/Quebecois cooking styles depending on the region.

Local pubs and cafés in Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve serve Canadian beer, coffee, and comfort drinks. Quebec has a growing craft brewery and distillery scene — ask locals for their favourites. Wine and spirits from Canadian producers are widely available. Non-alcoholic options include excellent Canadian coffee and local fruit juices.

Lodging Lodging is available in: Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan , Mingan (Innu Reserve), Havre-Saint-Pierre , Baie-Johan-Beetz , Aguanish . Accommodation at Île aux Perroquets Visitors can stay in four-star mode in the lighthouse station keeper's house on Île aux Perroquets or in the house of his assistant. This house with 1950s decor offers an immersion in island and riverside life, on a heritage site. Each room is designated by a name evoking the history of the island: example: rooms Mary C Kavanagh, Henry de Puyjalon... Users will be able to visit the lighthouse and contemplate the vastness of the gulf, the richness of the site and the way of life of the lighthouse keepers and their families. Users can also see the exhibition in the building of the fog criard, presenting the history of the station, the communications and the way of life on this island. Auberge de l'île aux Perroquets , Île aux Perroquets (reception 878, chemin du Roi, Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan) , ☏ +1 418-949-0005 . Overnight accommodations are available in the lighthouse keeper’s house or the assistant lighthouse keeper’s home from late June 23 to August. Single from $400, double from $300/person including breakfast . ( updated Jul 2019 ) Camping The national park offers 32 camping sites spread over six islands. This camping experience is an immersion with the riverside and island nature: the sound of marine mammals or avian fauna, the pure air of the gulf, bucolic sunrises or sunsets, exquisite panoramas in the games of nature (reflections of the sun on the water, waves, clouds, mists, and wind) and passing boats... Campers can then imagine the history of the great explorers of the region: Indigenous peoples, Vikings, Basques, and Jacques Cartier who have passed through the area to admire the rock monoliths shaped by the sea, to fish or to hunt. Entrance and service fees are required for wild camping sites. Campsite reservation: ☏ +1-877-737-3783 . Islands Campgrounds Number of slots Type Notes Île à la Chasse Havre à Landry 6 Île du Havre Anse des Noyés 4 Wild 2 campsites with a capacity of 25 people for school or organized groups (info: +1 418-538-3285) Île du Havre Havre au Sauvage 2 Île Niapiskau Anse du Noroît 6 Île Quarry Baie de Quarry Ouest 8 Wild Possibility of camping in Ready-to-camp in its oTENTik tents or in Ôasis mode. Île Nue de Mingan Île Nue 2 La Grande Île Barachois à Montpetit 4 Wild Possibility of camping in Ôasis mode. Campsites are only accessible by boat. Each site is equipped with a tent [... truncated ...]

Local shops in Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve offer everyday essentials and regional products. Look for locally made crafts, artisanal food products, and souvenirs that reflect the character of Quebec. Farmers' markets, when in season, are excellent places to find fresh local produce and handmade goods.

From Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, visitors can explore other communities and natural attractions in Quebec by road. The region offers scenic drives, provincial and national parks, and charming small towns worth a detour. Check highway conditions and fuel availability before setting out on longer routes, particularly in remote areas.