Havre-Saint-Pierre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Quebec, Canada
About Havre-Saint-Pierre
Havre-Saint-Pierre is on Pointe-aux-Esquimaux on the Quebec North Shore (Côte-Nord). It began as a fishing and lumbering town when settlers arrived from theMagdalen Islandsin the 19th century. The dialect spoken is more closely related to Acadian French than to Quebec French. It is part of the regional ofMinganie, on theRoute des Baleinesand theRoute Nature aux mille délices(gourmet route). The city hospital is the major employer in the region. Tourism contributes significantly to the local economy due to the town's position near theMingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, a park encompassing a large number of islands in Mingan Archipelago of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It is noted for the unique variety of flora and fauna to be found there, such as puffins and the rare Mingan Thistle, a
Top Attractions in Havre-Saint-Pierre
Explore the best things to see and do in Havre-Saint-Pierre:
- ★Little Island of Marteau Lighthouse
- ★Maison de la Culture Roland Jomphe
- ★Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
- ★Pourvoirie Baie-Johan-Beetz
Where to Eat in Havre-Saint-Pierre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casse-croûte au Capayou
- 🍴Casse-croûte Mille Sabords
- 🍴Chez Julie
- 🍴Le Minganois
- 🍴Relais Nordik
- 🍴Restaurant la Promenade
Where to Stay in Havre-Saint-Pierre
- 🏨4 season cottage
- 🏨Auberge Boréale
- 🏨Auberge Niapiskau
- 🏨Au Gîte chez Françoise
- 🏨Complexe MV
- 🏨Gîte de Jeanne d'Arc
Havre-Saint-Pierre Travel Guide Sections
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