Natashquan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Quebec, Canada
About Natashquan
The village of Natashquan is the birthplace of the famous Quebec poet and singer Gilles Vigneault. It is thanks to him that all Quebecers know the name of the small village. The name "Natashquan" comes from the wordinnu-aimunNutashkuanwhich means "where the bear is hunted". This name is in fact borne by two distinct entities: the township municipality and the Indian reserve. The municipality has a population of 264 inhabitants and the reserve has 841. However, the reserve only covers0.65km(0.25sqmi)while that the municipality covers203.51km(78.58sqmi). Natashquan is one of the only places in Quebec where the Fête de la Mi-Carême, a traditionalFrenchcarnival celebration, is still celebrated.
Top Attractions in Natashquan
Explore the best things to see and do in Natashquan:
- ★Hipou Outfitter
- ★Innucadia Festival
- ★Le Bord du Cap Interpretation Center
- ★Macacan Festival
- ★Maison Saint-Dilon
- ★Mid-Lent Festival
- ★Natashquan Pebbles
- ★Quai de Natashquan
Where to Eat in Natashquan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café-Bistro l'Échourie
- 🍴Le Goût du Large
Where to Stay in Natashquan
- 🏨Auberge Le Port d'Attache
- 🏨B&B and cabins Chez Paulette Landry
- 🏨Camping Nutshimit
- 🏨Domicile Natashquan
- 🏨Gîte Chez Marie
- 🏨Gîte Chez Mémé Doyle
Natashquan Travel Guide Sections
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