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Municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Les Escoumins is a municipality of La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality, in administrative region of Côte-Nord, in the province of Quebec, Canada. This locality is part of the tourist region of Manicouagan, on the Route des Baleines and the Route Nature aux mille délices (gourmet route).
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Marine Environment Discovery Centre
Discovery centre about the underwater world of the St. Lawrence. Offers the activity "The St. Lawrence Live" allowing to observe, on a giant screen, the diver-interpreters at the bottom of the water and to interact with them as well as to observe the marine organisms. It is also possible to rent snorkel gear or observe marine mammals from the land. Picnic areas with a view of the St. Lawrence.
Viewpoint from the Point of the Cross
The iron cross erected at the end of the peninsula once served as a landmark for coastal navigation and as a protection for the village.
Viewpoint from the Pilots' Quay
Observation of the St. Lawrence River from the Quai des Pilotes, including the passage of marine mammals and boats.
Viewpoint from Pointe-Rouge
Observation of the St. Lawrence River from Pointe-Rouge, in particular the passage of marine mammals and boats. Starting from the pedestrian bridge at the mouth of the Escoumins river, a path along the bay of Escoumins goes to the ferry boarding ramp where a rocky camp allows you to see the panorama of the river.
Les Escoumins church and presbytery
Church administered by the Parish of St-Marcelin Les Escoumins.
Footpath circling the bay of Escoumins
2.8 km (35-minute walk) footpath going around the Baie des Escoumins. Starting from the iron cross erected at the Pointe de la Croix, hikers take the rue de la Croix (towards the north-west); take rue St-Marcellin Est (westbound); take the promenade path that runs along Route 138 and the west shore of the bay; take the pedestrian bridge spanning the Escoumins river; take rue St-Marcellin Ouest up to the bend; take the Véloroute des Baleines to Pointe-Rouge where you can observe the river and marine mammals along more or less the coastline of the bay; take rue du Quai (north-east direction) which becomes the ferry ramp, passing next to the ramp, to the whale watching point at the end of the peninsula.
Observation of marine mammals tours
From land or by boat. From Les Escoumins, cruises aboard light boats allow you to approach the marine mammals that frequent the Saint Lawrence estuary, in particular: fin whales, humpback whales, beluga and seals. Given the steep underwater relief near the coast, marine mammals (mainly beluga whales and minke whales) venture near the shore of Les Escoumins.
Whales cruise Neptune Escoumins
Whale watching excursions in ecological Zodiac mode with retractable windows. Cruise between Tadoussac and Les Escoumins.
Escoumins cruise
Whale watching excursions in Zodiac mode or in "Air and sea" mode.
Whale watching excursion agency.
Hunting
Big or small game.
Controlled exploitation zone (zec) administered by the Association de Chasse et Pêche Nordique inc, a non-profit organization, covering an area of 458.3 km in the unorganized territory of Lac-au-Brochet. In addition to wilderness camping, the zec offers four rustic campgrounds: Trois-Portes, Rapide-Blanc, Petit lac Maclure and Lac Rond. It is a game-rich territory where the species subject to hunting quotas are moose, black bear, grouse, grouse and hare. Quotas and terms apply depending on the time of year, hunting gear or the sex of the moose. Fishing for brook trout is also restricted on the zec.
Hunting & Fishing Club
Sport fishing
Atlantic salmon fishing, lake fishing and ice fishing.
Controlled exploitation zone (zec) administering a 34 km segment of the Escoumins river for sport fishing. This is a salmon river and there is a forest road running alongside the river allowing easy access to the salmon pools. Fishing is done by wading. In general, the pits are quite long and shallow. The zec is divided into four sectors, three of which are subject to quotas and we have listed 66 pits.
Sea Kayak
The coastline of the Haute-Côte-Nord is an ideal place for sea kayaking. Kayakers enjoy exploring the surrounding bays because of the scenery and the safety.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving or snorkelling.
Les Escoumins Dive Base (Quebec Underwater)
Scuba diving or snorkeling. Québec Subaquatique is a non-profit organization founded in 1970; the organization brings together the followers of underwater activities and those involved in diving in Quebec.
Snowmobile
Offer of plane tours, in particular for the observation of whales, mountains .
River Park
This nature park also has a dog park.
North Shore Migratory Bird Festival (from Tadoussac to Forestville)
Longue-Rive is an appropriate place for observing migrating shorebirds. This municipality has on its territory one of the largest salt marshes in Quebec. Several species of birds shelter in these marshes, including dabbling ducks, passerines and shorebirds (waders). Ornithologist guides can accompany amateurs during their ornithological discoveries. This festival is under the aegis of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory in association with QuébecOiseaux.
Outfitter of the Grand Dukes
The Pourvoirie des Grands-Ducs operates an exclusive territory for hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Main game species: moose, partridge, hares and bears. Game evisceration assistance services, game recovery, winches and sleds, cold room service nearby. Renovated chalets with mosquito net gallery. Main fish species: brook trout (referred to as "speckled trout"). Twelve lakes open for fishing; the lakes are mostly accessible by car and some by mountain bike. New boats.
Outfitter Domaine Sportif du Lac Loup
Outfitters offering whale watching zodiac cruises, as well as accommodation in condo-hotels, cabins or camping. The outfitter also specializes in guided sea kayak and paddleboard excursions from Anse à la Cave aux Bergeronnes or from the beach in Tadoussac. Campsite offering 35 sites on sand or wooden platforms, as well as four "ready-to-camp" tents and 8 rustic shelters.
Grand Lac du Nord outfitter
The outfitter offers 12 cabins (electricity and propane) in the Grand Lac du Nord sector and 10 cabins (propane and solar energy) in the Lac des Perches sector. Available on site: rental of engines and pontoons. Activities: playground, pedal boats, bicycles, swimming, hiking and picking wild fruits.
Blanche-Lamontagne library
This toponymic designation evokes Blanche Lamontagne, who was born in Les Escoumins in 1889 and was named the first poet of Quebec. Some of his literary works are exhibited in the municipal library. The library is affiliated with the Réseau Biblio de la Côte-Nord.
Charles Édouard Boucher Sports Centre
This sports centre includes the arena.
Creamery Les Escoumins
Meal on place.
Bistro, chocolate factory, Belgian bakery.
Meals on site.
Claire Fontaine Brewery
Meals on site.
Kiboikoi, Cultural café bar
Meals on site.
Cottage in the green gable on the sea
Le Tipi Campground
Site in the heart of the Essipit Innu community. Main activities offered: hiking, swimming, whale watching. Ready-to-camp formula is offered.
Essipit Campground
50 sites available for tents and RVs. Concept Prêt-à-camper is offered in tent mode. Main activities: bear watching, sea kayaking, fishing and hiking. Offer of zodiac whale watching tours.
Jackelson House campsite
Direct access to the mountain bike trail. Access to the edge of the river, a hundred feet from the campsite, for whale watching or launching small boats (kayak, paddleboard). 17 locations available.
Family grocery store. Purchase on site or order online.
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