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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Chute-aux-Outardes
One night, not a base: a stop on Route 138 for the Outardes-1 heritage site, the Fox Trail and the sandy river beaches.
Chute-aux-Outardes is a small municipality on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River just upstream from Baie-Comeau. It is a road stop on Route 138 rather than a destination in itself: a former hydroelectric station, a short heritage trail, beaches and a handful of services. Most travellers pass through in an afternoon or sleep one night before continuing along the North Shore.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (cold, snow, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$140–220 excl. bed · High C$220+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · Info-Santé (24 h) 811
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | C$2–4 |
| Casual meal (cantine or pub) | C$15–30 |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at a dépanneur | C$7–10 / C$2–4 |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.60–1.90 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YBC · Baie-Comeau Airport
- About 30–40 min by car; regional flights, check schedules
- YYY · Mont-Joli Airport
- About 3 h by car; larger regional airport, check connections
Typical fares
- Fuel, per litre
- C$1.60–1.90 (check)
- Casual meal
- C$15–30
- Motel double room
- C$90–220 (check)
Get around
A car is effectively required. Route 138 runs through the village; the heritage site, trailheads and beaches are a short drive apart. No useful local transit for visitors.
See and do
Known for
- Outardes-1 former power station
- Fox Trail (Sentier du Renard)
- Aux Outardes River beaches
- Manicouagan Peninsula road stop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baie-Comeau | Route 138 east by car | About 30–40 min |
| Ragueneau | Route 138 west by car | About 20–30 min |
| Rivière-aux-Outardes | Route 138 and local roads by car | About 1–1.5 h |
| Baie-Trinité | Route 138 west by car | About 1.5–2 h |
Sleep
- Rue Vallilee strip
- Main road services: motel, restaurants, convenience store, fish shop.
- Rue du Golf area
- Quieter, near the golf course and gîte; short drive to the river.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjourbon-ZHOOR |
| Thank you | Mercimair-SEE |
| Please | S'il vous plaîtseel voo PLEH |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?kom-BYEN sa KOOT |
| Can I pay by card? | Puis-je payer par carte ?pweezh pay-YAY par KART |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo son lay twa-LET |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Services are limited and seasonal; some restaurants and shops close outside summer.
- Distances on the North Shore are long: fuel up when you can.
- Wildlife and weather can change quickly; check conditions before hiking.
A quiet, low-crime village. The real risks are long driving distances, wildlife on the road and cold water: swim with care and tell someone your route before hiking.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chute-aux-Outardes yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Outardes-1 former power station
- Fox Trail (Sentier du Renard)
- Aux Outardes River beaches
- Manicouagan Peninsula road stop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Municipalité de Chute-aux-Outardes: www.municipalitecao.ca/
- Tourisme Côte-Nord: www.tourismecote-nord.com/
- Wikivoyage: Chute-aux-Outardes, revision 5259633 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5259633
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Chute-aux-Outardes
À cette adresse, s'il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassy here; the US consulate general is in Montréal, and most countries have embassies in Ottawa or Montréal (check).
French is the main language; a few words go a long way.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/chute-aux-outardes). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.