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Baie-Trinité
Stop one night on Route 138 for the Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse and the low-tide sandstone; two nights only if you fish or hike the coastal path.
Baie-Trinité is a small North Shore municipality on Route 138, made up of three village sectors and a scatter of hamlets along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The draw is the 1830 Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse and its museum, the coastal walking path, shore fishing where deep water sits close in, and wide sandstone flats at low tide. Services are thin: one convenience store with gas, a grocery, a fish shop and a handful of places to eat and sleep. Come between June and September, book beds ahead, and treat it as a one-night halt on the drive between Baie-Comeau and Godbout rather than a destination in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, snow, many services closed)
- Airports
- YBC · YYY
- Nights
- 1–2
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
Emergency numbers for Baie-Trinité911 ▾
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)811
- Poison control1-800-463-5060
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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 Baie-Trinité, 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
- SafetyLow-crime and quiet; the real risks are cold water, fast tides on the sandstone flats…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h) · 1-800-463-5060 Poison control
- 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.
- AirportYBC Baie-Comeau Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) east by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region).YBC Baie-Comeau Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) east by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way: Route 138 is the only through road and services sit along it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a snack at a village storeC$3–7 (≈ US$3–6)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedCampsite, two people, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$240 (≈ US$180)
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 100 km (62 mi) east by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region) · YYY Mont-Joli Airport (Far southwest; a long drive, so most visitors come by road)YBC Baie-Comeau Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) east by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region) · YYY Mont-Joli Airport (Far southwest; a long drive, so most visitors come by road)
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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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 (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
Baie-Trinité: 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
−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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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 the practical way: Route 138 is the only through road and services sit along it. Chemin du Vieux Phare runs about 11 km from the highway to Pointe-des-Monts and continues roughly 2 km along the coast. Intercar coaches on the Québec City–Baie-Comeau route stop on Route 138, but they will not get you to the lighthouse. Fuel up before you leave the village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Drive chemin du Vieux Phare about 20 km (12 mi) southwest from the villageDrive chemin du Vieux Phare about 12 mi (20 km) southwest from the village
Museum inside the lighthouse; the keeper's house takes guests, so book ahead.
Godbout
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Route 138 west, about 35 km (22 mi)Route 138 west, about 22 mi (35 km)
Whale-watching from shore, kayaking and a ferry link across the river.
Rivière-aux-Outardes
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Route 138 west toward the unorganized territory
Hunting, fishing and backcountry trails; no services, so go self-sufficient.
Baie-Comeau
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Route 138 east, about 100 km (62 mi)Route 138 east, about 62 mi (100 km)
Full services, hospital and the regional airport; a sensible supply stop.
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.
Baie-Trinité village
Route 138 services, campground, convenience store and grocery within walking distance; best for one night with a car.
Pointe-des-Monts
About 20 km (12 mi) southwest along chemin du Vieux Phare; lighthouse lodging, cottages and a campground, no shops.About 12 mi (20 km) southwest along chemin du Vieux Phare; lighthouse lodging, cottages and a campground, no shops.
Route 138 north (Domaine Ensoleillé)
About 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the village; campground with restaurant, useful for late arrivals.About 6.2 mi (10 km) north of the village; campground with restaurant, useful for late arrivals.
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$70–120 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
- High
- C$200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Fuel, about 150 km of local driving1 × C$25 | C$25 |
| Lighthouse museum entry2 × C$10 | C$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$50 |
| Trip total≈ C$273 per person per day, bed included | C$545≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a snack at a village store | C$3–7 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Canteen meal (fried or grilled, with sides) | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Grocery basket for two, one day | C$30–50 (≈ US$25–40) |
| Fresh snow crab or lobster, in season | C$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)/kg |
| Campsite, two people, one night | C$30–70 (≈ US$25–55) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between services are long: fill the tank and carry water before heading to Pointe-des-Monts.
- Cell coverage is patchy along chemin du Vieux Phare and the coastal path.
- The sandstone flats are only walkable at low tide; check the tide table and never let the water cut you off.
- Most campgrounds and lodgings run June to mid-September only; outside that window confirm before driving.
- Wild berries are for eating, not for commercial picking; stay on marked trails.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
- Poison control
- 1-800-463-5060
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)811
- Poison control1-800-463-5060
Embassy
No consulates here; US and most other consulates-general are in Montréal or Québec City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Baie-Trinité village → Pointe-des-Monts and back: about 45 km (28 mi), roughly C$6–10 (≈ US$5–8)about 28 mi (45 km), roughly C$6–10 (≈ US$5–8)
- Campsite, two people, one night: C$30–70 (≈ US$25–55)
- Lighthouse museum entry: about C$10 (≈ US$8)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Un café, s'il vous plaît — I would like a coffee, please (un ka-FAY seel voo PLEH)
- Où est le phare ? — Where is the lighthouse? (oo eh luh FAR)
- C'est loin ? — Is it far? (say LWEN)
French is the everyday 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 Baie-Trinité. 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, many services closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YBC: last road transfer times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: village and Route 138 services, Pointe-des-Monts, the coastal path, the north campgrounds.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (lighthouse museum, coastal path, campgrounds) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures so the sandstone walk and shore fishing can go green or red.
Sources
- officialMunicipality of Baie-Trinité
- officialTourisme Côte-Nord
- officialPointe-des-Monts lighthouse
- officialIntercar
- secondaryWikivoyage: Baie-Trinité, revision 5225750 (CC BY-SA 4.0)