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:
![]() |
ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE MANICOUAGAN 269, boul. Lasalle, Baie-Comeau (Québec) G4Z 1S7 Phone : 418 962-0808 ou le 1 888 463-0808 |
|
![]() |
ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE DUPLESSIS 312, avenue Brochu, Sept-Îles (Québec) G4R 2W6 Phone : 418 962-0808 ou le 1 888 463-0808 |
Secure Hotels
![]() |
CLUB TADOUSSAC / AUBERGE LA TANIÈRE, Sacré-Coeur
(418) 235-4723 Quality lodging, on the edge of the lake. Possibility of meals for groups of 6 people or more. Reservation required. Rates from: In chalet in room** *in chalet, minimum of 6 persons Package includes: Continental breakfast and supper included (taxes and service extra) for group of 6 people or more. |
![]() |
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: Single Occ. 122,00 $/pers. Package includes: 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). |
![]() |
COMPLEXE HÔTELIER PELCHAT, Les Escoumins
(888) 225-3463 - (418) 233-2401 Single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy rooms. Rates from: Single Occ. 115,00 $/pers. |