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Road Trip Sept-Îles to Havre-Saint-Pierre – Wild Côte-Nord

Sept-Îles Havre-Saint-Pierre
215
km
2h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

This drive on Route 138 East is one of Quebec's most epic. After Sept-Îles, the road follows the St. Lawrence with constant views of islands and mountains. The road ends at Havre-Saint-Pierre — beyond, there is no road east.

The Mingan Archipelago, accessible by ferry from Havre-Saint-Pierre, is a timeless place: giant limestone monoliths sculpted by ice emerge from the sea, and wildlife (puffins, whales, polar bears in winter) is exceptionally rich.

Points of Interest

  • Réserve de parc national de l'Archipel-de-Mingan
    Monolithes de calcaire géants, macareux et baleines.
  • Route 138 – Côte-Nord
    La route la plus sauvage du Québec habité, sans commerces sur 200 km.
  • Rivière Moisie
    Une des meilleures rivières à saumon atlantique au monde.
  • Anticosti (traversier)
    Île aux cerfs géants accessible depuis Havre-Saint-Pierre.
Practical info
  • Departure Sept-Îles
  • Destination Havre-Saint-Pierre
  • Distance 215 km
  • Duration 2h30
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer

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