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Before you go
Your trip to Port-Menier.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Port-Menier – Quebec Destination Côte-Nord and Anticosti about 610 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Port-Menier Airport (YPN) 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By plane to Port-Menier airport, about 5 km from the village, or by ship that follows the coast in summer. There is no road to Quebec City; the distance shown is as the crow flies.
How many days
Three or four days for the village, Vauréal Falls and the park’s beaches.
When to go
From July to August, when the national park is open and the roads are in better condition.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, 4x4, rented on the island with a reservation. Attractions are tens of kilometers away on dirt roads.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Port-Menier
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Morning
Port-Menier
Walk through the village, the harbor and the ruins of Henri Menier’s former house on Ellis Bay.
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Afternoon
West coast
Follow the coastal road looking for deer, seals and birds on the pebble beaches.
2 days in Port-Menier
Day 1
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All day
Village and west coast
Do Port-Menier in the morning and the west coast in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Vauréal Falls
Drive to the canyon and Vauréal Falls and hike along the canyon floor.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How many people live on Anticosti?
About 200, all in Port-Menier.
Why are there so many deer on Anticosti?
Henri Menier released deer on the island in the late 19th century; without predators, they multiplied.
Does Port-Menier have car rental?
Yes, 4x4 vehicles, which must be reserved in advance.
Is Anticosti a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes, since 2023, for the fossil record of one of the major mass extinctions in Earth’s history.