The “Grand Seduction” package on the iconic and fabulous Harrington Harbour Island, where the movie that charmed so many Quebecers was filmed, is now offered by Voyages Coste.
© Video by David Chaumel
Who in Québec, or even the French-speaking world, hasn’t seen this film shot in the heart of the charming island village of Harrington Harbour?
Coste Travel has created a delightful combination of a short trip with an air transfer, allowing you to fully enjoy your 3-night stay on Harrington Harbour Island. Come and experience a peaceful adventure in the heart of the Lower North Shore, an unexplored region of maritime Québec!
Strolling along the wooden boardwalks that serve as streets, past white and pastel-painted houses in a small English-speaking village that feels like Newfoundland, is an experience in itself.
The islands and coastline of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, in a highly iodine-rich Québec, will charm you with their splendour.
Arrive at Natashquan airport for your flight to Chevery. Lunch in Chevery and transfer by water taxi to Harrington Harbour Island. The crossing takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on sea conditions.
Upon arrival, your host, the owner of your guesthouse, will welcome you. You’ll have the rest of the day to settle into your new surroundings. Your host will prepare a delicious seafood meal, freshly sourced from the local seafood processing cooperative, which you’ll have the opportunity to visit during your stay.
Guided walking tour of Harrington Harbour with a local English-speaking guide. Interpretation of the village’s features, including its wooden boardwalks, bridges, Christ Church, the Jacques Cartier monument, Marguerite’s Cave (linked to the unique story of the niece of the Sieur de Roberval), and the fascinating Rowsell House Interpretation Centre. Your guide will point out the main filming locations from the movie The Grand Seduction.
After the tour with your guide, you’ll have a picnic basket prepared by your host and can head up the island to enjoy the stunning views of the archipelago. Enjoy the sights, sounds of the sea, and seabirds while savouring your locally flavoured picnic. Free afternoon and seafood dinner at your guesthouse.
After breakfast, an early morning departure at 7:00 a.m. by water taxi to Chevery. You’ll be greeted at the village dock by your guide, who will show you the youngest village on the Lower North Shore. From Cross River to Nétagamiou Falls, you’ll discover the natural beauty of this rich region, where time follows the rhythm of the seasons. Depending on the season, you can pick the area’s typical berries, such as cloudberries, crowberries, blueberries, or lingonberries.
After lunch, your guide will take you back to the dock to catch the ferry to Québec’s most picturesque village, Harrington Harbour. Upon arrival, you can wander the island’s wooden boardwalks at your leisure.
Dinner will be served at your guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse, early in the morning. Your host will take you to the dock. Board the ferry at 7:00 a.m. to Chevery to catch your return flight to Natashquan. Welcome back to Minganie.
