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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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, snow, limited services)
- Airports
- YBC · YYY
- Nights
- 1
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 Chute-aux-Outardes, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 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.
- AirportcheckYBC Baie-Comeau Airport (About 30–40 min by car; regional flights, check schedules).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught in a pub / can at a dépanneurC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedMotel or gîte double room, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel or gîte double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
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
- 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)
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
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chute-aux-Outardes: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
10 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°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
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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Route 138 east by car
Larger town with more services, events and sea excursions.
Ragueneau
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Route 138 west by car
Gateway to the peninsula; wharf and nature park.
Rivière-aux-Outardes
cautionDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Route 138 and local roads by car
Hunting, fishing and hydro sites; check access and services.
Baie-Trinité
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Route 138 west by car
Longer run west; better as part of a North Shore drive.
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.
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.
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$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or gîte double room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Fuel, local driving (per day)1 × C$25 · check | C$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$51 |
| Trip total≈ C$278 per person per day, bed included | C$556≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Casual meal (cantine or pub) | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at a dépanneur | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | C$1.60–1.90 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h)811
Embassy
No embassy here; the US consulate general is in Montréal, and most countries have embassies in Ottawa or Montréal (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, per litre: C$1.60–1.90 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Casual meal: C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25)
- Motel double room: C$90–220 (≈ US$70–160) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
French is the main language; a few words go a long way.
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 Chute-aux-Outardes. 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, snow, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YBC: last flights, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: rue Vallilee services, the Outardes-1 site, the Fox Trail, the beaches.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (heritage site, trail, golf course) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.