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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Pointe-à-la-Croix
Spend a half‑day for the historic sites and bird‑watching marshes; add a night if you want to hike or fish the Restigouche River.
Pointe-à-la-Croix sits at the eastern tip of Chaleur Bay on the Restigouche River border with New Brunswick. Its main draws are the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site, the La Petite‑Rochelle Interpretation Centre, and extensive wetlands for birdwatching, canoeing and salmon fishing. A short visit covers the historic sites; outdoor activities benefit from an overnight stay.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
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 $50–$80 CAD excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 CAD 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
- 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 at a café | $2–$4 CAD |
| Poutine | $5–$9 CAD |
| Salmon fishing guide fee (half‑day) | $80–$120 CAD |
| Parking in town centre | $2–$3 CAD per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YCL · Charlo Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north, shuttle or car rental needed (check)about 43 mi (70 km) north, shuttle or car rental needed (check)
- YXC · Campbellton Airport
- across the Restigouche River, approx. 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)across the Restigouche River, approx. 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $50 CAD (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is on Route 132; most attractions are within walking distance of the centre. A car or bike is useful for the marshes and river trails.
See and do
Known for
- Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
- La Petite‑Rochelle Interpretation Centre
- Baie‑au‑Chêne marshes
- Restigouche River salmon fishing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Restigouche River salmon fishing | Drive or bike north from town, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Drive or bike north from town, about 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈30 min each way |
| Baie‑au‑Chêne marshes | Follow Route 132 east, 3 km (1.9 mi) to trailheadFollow Route 132 east, 1.9 mi (3 km) to trailhead | ≈15 min each way |
Sleep
- Hôtel Interprôvincial
- Central location on boulevard Perron; rooms and restaurant on site.
- La Maison Verte en Gaspésien
- Camping and chalets; good for outdoor lovers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Bonjourbon-zhoor |
| How much is this? | Combien ça coûte?kohm-byen sah koot |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Acceptez‑vous les cartes de crédit?ahk-sep-tay voo lay kart duh kray-dee |
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
- Winter ice can make river access hazardous; check conditions before ice‑fishing.
- Bird‑watching towers are seasonal; verify opening dates.
Generally safe; watch for slippery river banks and icy roads in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pointe-à-la-Croix yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
- La Petite‑Rochelle Interpretation Centre
- Baie‑au‑Chêne marshes
- Restigouche River salmon fishing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Parks Canada – Restigouche National Historic Site: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/ristigouche
- Wikivoyage: Pointe-à-la-Croix, revision 5211178 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211178
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Pointe-à-la-Croix
Pouvez‑vous me montrer le chemin?
Can you show me the way?
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate is in Quebec City; Canadian emergency services are 911.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/pointe-a-la-croix). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.