Explore Cote Nord region in snowmobile - FCMQ | Fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec

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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:

At the far east of Quebec, on the North Shore of the Saint-Lawrence and to the east of the Saguenay River, bordering Labrador (Newfoundland) to the east. Served mainly by Highway 138 from Quebec City and Highway 172 from Chicoutimi. It is possible to cross the St Lawrence. The trail network is accessible at various points.

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
Fax : 418 962-6518

ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE DUPLESSIS

312, avenue Brochu, Sept-Îles (Québec) G4R 2W6

Phone : 418 962-0808 ou le 1 888 463-0808
Fax : 418 962-6518

Secure Hotels

	AUBERGE LA TANIÈRE-CLUB TADOUSSAC , Sacré-Coeur Phone : (418) 235-4723 Descriptions: A cozy inn located in the heart of nature in Tadoussac, accessible by snowmobile. Comfortable rooms, delicious cuisine, attentive service, and direct access to the trails. Ideal for a friendly stopover or an extended stay in the heart of the North Shore's winter paradise. Rates : Single occ. $160.00/pers. Double occ. $125.00/pers. Triple occ. $125.00/pers. Quadruple occ. 110.00 $/pers. Package includes: The package includes continental breakfasts to prepare yourself, as well as delicious dinners ready to reheat, to be enjoyed in your private cottage or our fully equipped shared kitchen. Free parking for visitors and a parking area reserved for snowmobiles, monitored 24/7 by camera. Enjoy warm, flexible, and secure accommodation in the heart of a winter wonderland.
	HÔTEL/MOTEL RESTAURANT CORONET, Sacré Coeur Phone : 1 800 550-3123 or 418 236-9444 Descriptions: Located at the exit of Monts-Valin, directly on the Trans-Québec Trail #93. Rooms, dining room, bar, and convenience store accessible from inside. Licensed convenience store. Full service for snowmobilers. Packages available. Rates from: Single occ. $163.00/pers. Double occ. $119.00/pers. Triple occ. $100.00/pers. Quadruple occ. $89.00/pers. Package including: .1 night's accommodation, 1 table d'hôte dinner, and 1 American breakfast. Free access for your snowmobile to a locked enclosure equipped with surveillance cameras

	HOTEL MATAG , Matagami Phone : 1 877 739-2501 ou 877 739-2501 Descriptions: Modern lodging near snowmobile trails and services. Rooms with parking in front of the door. Free Wi-Fi, ideal comfort and hospitality for snowmobilers and travelers. Rates from: Single occ. $175.00/pers. Double occ. $90.00/pers. Triple occ. $63.33/pers. Quadruple occ. $50.00/pers. Package including: Parking option in front of your room, workspace, armchair, 55" TV with the option to connect to your favorite platforms, microwave, small refrigerator, and alarm clock with charging ports and Bluetooth speaker. Continental breakfast offered starting in winter 2026.
	MOTEL LA CROISIÈRE , Grandes-Bergeronnes Phone : 418 232-6247 Descriptions: 1 night's accommodation in a studio apartment with fully equipped kitchen, free parking.. Rates from: Single occ. $135.00. Double occ. $145.00 Triple occ. $155.00 Quadruple occ. $165.00

COMPLEXE HÔTELIER ESCOUMINS , Les Escoumins

Phone: 418-233-2401 1-888-baleine

Descriptions:

Single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Package deals available.

Bar with fireplace, pool table, darts. Convenience store/beer/wine.
Laundry facilities. Le Bouleau restaurant.
Parking in front of your room and surveillance cameras. Gas station nearby.
General mechanic nearby.

Rates:
Single occ. $211.00
Double occ. $310.00
Triple occ. $399.00
Quadruple occ. $488.00

Package includes: 1
night's accommodation, 1 American breakfast, 1 table d'hôte dinner, ample free parking.

MOTEL QUATRE SAISONS , Forestville

Phone: 418-587-6666

Descriptions:
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. $115.00
Double occ. $125.00
Triple occ. $135.00
Quadruple occ. $145.00

Package includes:
One night's accommodation, continental breakfast, free parking.