Among the rivers and the sea, the forests and the monoliths, there is no way to be bored in the Minganie!
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MINGAN ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL PARK
Breathtaking landscapes of exceptional beauty are just a few waves away of the shore in Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. The Parks Canada visitor center provides information on the islands, marine transport services, interpretation activities and camping sites. Boats leave from the village to visit the western part of the Archipelago.
For more information: pc.gc.ca/mingan
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THE MINGAN ISLAND CETACEAN STUDY (MICS) INTERPRETATION CENTRE
A visit to this magnificent research centre, with its life-sized marine mammal sculptures, its murals, photographs and acoustic room, will provide an unforgettable experience! Participate in the research done on the large whales of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sea excursions are organized as day trips or as weekly sessions and are offered from mid-June to mid-October!
Visit rorqual.com for more information.
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NORYAK AVENTURE: AVENTURE EN MINGANIE
Noryak offers kayak tours in the Mingan Archipelago. Noryak proviens a luggage transport service for kayakers and canoeists who want to go down the Magpie river. Other guide services for hikers and fatbikers (upon request).
www.noryak.ca
VISIT HOUSE OF INNU CULTURE
This house is a place where the culture of the Ekuanitshit (formerly Mingan) Innu is preserved and promoted. Visitors will find a unique permanent exhibit that takes them deep into the Innu world of caribou hunting, salmon fishing and berry gathering. This is also a place where you will hear Innu-aimun spoken and chanted.
34, rue Nashipetimit, Mingan 418-949-2067 mciekuanitshit@globetrotter.net
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Fauna and flora observation
Discover the treasures of the northern forests, rivers and the sea. Rare plants, razorbills, whales, deer and many others await you!
Swimming
Enjoy the pure waters of the rivers and lakes in the Minganie!
Biking
Whether you are a fan of mountain or road biking, the area offers miles of adventure!
Wildberry picking
Stock up on cranberries, cloudberries or other delicious local fruits!
Fishing
Amateur fisherman of trout or salmon, here you’ll find a fish for you … and a tale or two!
www.saumonquebec.com
Sea Kayaks Excursions
Do you dream of knifing through clear, clean water in a kayak? Meeting whales, seals
and rare birds? Living in a beautiful landscape? How about time to capture those moments with your camera? Contact Noryak Adventure
www.noryak.ca
Canoe*
Many majestic rivers of the Canadian Shield lead to the Mingan coast. Regarded as one of the ten most beautiful rivers in the world, the mystic Magpie River is one of them.
Everything for a memorable descent!
borealriver.com
horizonssauvages.org
noryak.ca
Scuba diving*
In the depths of the sea, dive to discover the seabed and its wonderful riches!
smboreale.com
Climbing **
Ice walls close to the sea and on untouched waterfalls, a climber’s paradise right here!
Power point La sauvagesse
© Yan Troutet
Kitesurf **
Let yourself be swept up by the wind on the sea or on the snow! Excitement guaranteed!
Anticosti
With its 7,900 km2 of nature to discover, the largest island in Quebec and its 160,000 deer are waiting for you!
Lower North Shore
In eastern Minganie, the Lower North Shore awaits you with its impressive 400 km-long coastline.
relaisnordik.com
Wilderness cross-country skiing
Get off the beaten track and discover the wonderful wintery scenes of the Minganie!
*Experience required, otherwise contact an accredited company.
**Experience and autonomy necessary, please note that there is no service provider in the region.
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