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Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Go only if you want roadless coast: plan 4–7 nights, reach it by plane or the Bella Desgagnés ship, and book beds before you book flights.
This municipality strings five villages along the Gulf of St. Lawrence between Kegaska and Tête-à-la-Baleine, plus the Innu reserve of La Romaine. There is no road between them: you fly, sail or ride a snowmobile. Kegaska is the only village on the Québec road network, at the end of Route 138. Come for remoteness, boardwalk villages, fishing culture and boat trips to islands, not for restaurants or nightlife.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice, limited transport)
- Airports
- YHR · ZKG · ZGS · ZTB · YIF
- Nights
- 4–7
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyViolent crime is rare; the real risks are weather, isolation and transport.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYHR Chevery Airport (Uncontrolled field with an automated weather station; scheduled flights link the coast villages.).
- Getting aroundNo road connects the villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer in a bar / can at the shopC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data plan, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personC$60 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$120 (≈ US$90) · Mid C$200 (≈ US$150) · High C$320 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YHR Chevery Airport (Uncontrolled field with an automated weather station; scheduled flights link the coast villages.) · ZKG Kegaska Airport (About 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north of the village.) · ZGS La Romaine Airport (About 4.6 km (2.9 mi) north of La Romaine.) · ZTB Tête-à-la-Baleine Airport (In the village.) · YIF Saint-Augustin Airport (On the Saint-Augustin River, near Saint-Augustin and Pakuashipi.)YHR Chevery Airport (Uncontrolled field with an automated weather station; scheduled flights link the coast villages.) · ZKG Kegaska Airport (About 1.2 mi (1.9 km) north of the village.) · ZGS La Romaine Airport (About 2.9 mi (4.6 km) north of La Romaine.) · ZTB Tête-à-la-Baleine Airport (In the village.) · YIF Saint-Augustin Airport (On the Saint-Augustin River, near Saint-Augustin and Pakuashipi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
May
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jun
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
12 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
10 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
11 rd
Apr
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
May
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No road connects the villages. Move by scheduled small aircraft between YHR, ZKG, ZGS, ZTB and YIF, or by the Bella Desgagnés cargo-passenger ship, which calls at Saint-Augustin, La Tabatière, Tête-à-la-Baleine, Harrington Harbour, La Romaine, Kegaska and Blanc-Sablon on a weekly run from Rimouski. In winter the Route Blanche snowmobile trail links the villages from Natashquan; it is about 525 km and conditions change each year. Locally you walk, and in Harrington Harbour you walk on boardwalks.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Blanc-Sablon
overnightDoor to door: Half a day to a full day by ship
Bella Desgagnés from the coast ports, or scheduled flight
Eastern end of the coast and the Labrador ferry link; sleep one night.
Bonne-Espérance
overnightDoor to door: Half a day or more
Bella Desgagnés or scheduled flight to the Blanc-Sablon area, then local transport
Rivière-Saint-Paul and Old Fort sit on the Route 138 segment near the Labrador border.
Gros-Mécatina
goDoor to door: A few hours by ship
Bella Desgagnés to La Tabatière, or scheduled flight
La Tabatière is a regular ship and air stop; a road link to Tête-à-la-Baleine was under construction.
Saint-Augustin
goDoor to door: A few hours
Bella Desgagnés or scheduled flight to YIF
River mouth settlement next to the Innu community of Pakuashipi.
Petit-Mécatina
cautionDoor to door: Half a day
Local boat from Harrington Harbour or Tête-à-la-Baleine
Archipelago islands with no scheduled service; arrange a local boat and a weather window.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chevery
Municipal capital and the practical base: marina sheltered 2 km (1.2 mi) up the Nétagamiou River, a 4-km riverside trail and waterfalls 500 m from the village.Municipal capital and the practical base: marina sheltered 1.2 mi (2 km) up the Nétagamiou River, a 4-km riverside trail and waterfalls 500 m from the village.
Harrington Harbour
Island village of about 300 people on four islands; boardwalks connect houses, businesses and the 61-m summit. Book early, beds are few.
Kegaska
Road's-end village of about 130 people; the only place here you can drive to. Good first or last night.
La Romaine (Unamen Shipu)
Innu reserve plus a small Francophone community at the Olomane River mouth; museum and outfitters.
Tête-à-la-Baleine
One of the coast's French-speaking villages; island excursions and short marked trails.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$120–180 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$180–300 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
- High
- C$300 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 5 nights × C$180 | C$900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 5 days × C$200 | C$2,000 |
| Boat excursion to an island, per person2 × C$100 · check | C$200 |
| eSIM or data plan, about a week2 × C$30 · check | C$60 |
| Satellite messenger rental, per week2 × C$90 · check | C$180 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$501 |
| Trip total≈ C$384 per person per day, bed included | C$3,841≈ US$3,000 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights and the ship fare are the big variable and are excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Simple cooked mealFew restaurants; some villages have one shop. | C$20–35 (≈ US$15–30) |
| Beer in a bar / can at the shop | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Boat excursion to an islandcheck | C$80–150 (≈ US$60–110) |
| eSIM or data plan, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Villages have no road link: a missed flight or ship can cost days. Build slack into any connection.
- Fuel, parts and medical care are limited; carry medication and a satellite messenger if you go off the villages.
- The Route Blanche snowmobile trail needs fuel, maps, spare parts, a satellite phone and survival gear; travel in a group.
- Route 138 is paved to Kegaska, but the gap east of Kegaska means no through drive to Blanc-Sablon.
- Cell coverage is patchy outside villages; download offline maps before you fly.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No consulates on the coast; US consulate general in Québec City or Montréal, other embassies in Ottawa. Check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bella Desgagnés, Rimouski to the coast: fare by distance and cabin class; book ahead (check)
- Scheduled flight between coast villages: short hop, fare varies by route (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Où est le quai ? — Where is the wharf? (oo ay luh KAY)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- J'ai besoin d'aide — I need help (zhay buh-ZWAN DED)
English is widely spoken in Kegaska and Harrington Harbour; French and Innu are also used.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice, limited transport) · month by month →
- 5 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for YHR, ZKG, ZGS, ZTB and YIF: last flights, weather cancellations, taxi and boat fallbacks.
- Ship-day fixtures for the Bella Desgagnés: port call times, cabin versus seat, and what happens when seas stop a landing.
- Place pages with verified hours (Rowsell House, Providence Island, La Romaine museum) and boat-trip operators.
- Winter Route Blanche fixtures so the snowmobile rung can go green.