Plan your visit
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
There are two options to get to Minganie, the region harboring the Mingan Archipelago located on the North Shore of Quebec. Take the 138 E highway, or travel by plane to Sept-Îles and drive by car for the remaining 200km. Marine transportation is required from Havre-Saint-Pierre or Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to visit the islands, where it is possible to stay the night. We are open from June to September.
Services and information
Brochures and publications
Maps, visitor guide.
Boat operators
Learn more about the boat operators recognized by Parks Canada.
Camping and accommodations
Camping, oTENTik, Ôasis, 4 star accommodations.
Hours of operation
Reception and interpretation centres.
Weather
Seasonal and local weather, and trends.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, seasonal safety, park regulations, best practices, hiking, camping and maritime safety, and more.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, camping fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Local attractions and tourism
Community services, tourism information.
Travel trade
Discover what Parks Canada in Quebec has to offer.
Located in the eastern province of Quebec, at approximately 870 km from Québec City, the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada protects about twenty main islands and sedimentary islets as well as more than 1,000 Precambrian islands and islets stretching along the coast of the Minganie region.
The archipelago includes the largest concentration of monoliths in Canada, a diversified wildlife and plant life, a variety of accommodations and activities and two lighthouse stations. You’ll be delighted at first sight!
How to get here
Location
Mingan Field Unit
1340 de la Digue Street
Havre-Saint-Pierre QC G0G 1P0
Reception and Interpretation centre
1010 promenade des Anciens
Havre-Saint-Pierre QC G0G 1P0
Directions
By car:
take Highway 138 from Quebec (approximately 870 km from Quebec to Havre-Saint-Pierre)
By bus:
Autobus Intercar links Quebec to Havre-Saint-Pierre via Sept-Iles (Information: Ste-Foy 418-650-0087; Quebec 418-525-3000; Baie-Comeau 418-296-6921; Sept-Iles 418-962-2126). www.intercar.qc.ca
By plane to Havre-Saint-Pierre :
Air Liaison (1-888-589-8972) airliaison.ca
By plane to Sept-îles :
Air Canada (1-888-247-2262) aircanada.com
Pascan Aviation (1-888-885-8777) pascan.com
Provincial AirLines (1-866-962-0380) provincialairlines.ca
By boat :
the Croisières Relais Nordik Inc. line links Rimouski, Sept-Îles, Port-Menier, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Anticosti island and the Lower North Shore with the Bella Desgagnés (1-800-463-0680)
Facilities and services
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