Discover the most iconic island villages of the Lower North Shore on an immersive journey through Harrington Harbour, Tête-à-la-Baleine and La Tabatière.
Inspired by the maritime landscapes featured in the famous film La Grande Séduction, this tour takes you deep into an isolated and fascinating territory where maritime traditions, coastal Anglophone culture and majestic nature come together.
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Program highlights:
A unique North Shore adventure, blending sea, history and island culture.
Check-in at Montréal–Saint-Hubert Airport, Québec City Airport, or at one of the airports served by Air Liaison on the North Shore.
Flight to Chevery.
Upon arrival:
Welcome by your host and check-in at your guesthouse.
The rest of the day is free to peacefully discover this unique island village, famous for its wooden boardwalks and authentic maritime atmosphere.
In the evening:
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
Guided walking tour with a local English-speaking guide.
Discoveries:
Your guide will also introduce you to the main filming locations of the movie La Grande Séduction.
After the visit:
Free afternoon.
In the evening:
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
Morning boarding aboard the Bella Desgagnés coastal ferry.
Approximately two hours of sailing along the northern shoreline of the Gulf of St. Lawrence toward Tête-à-la-Baleine.
Experience:
Upon arrival:
Check-in at your accommodation for the next two nights.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
Departure by motorboat for a full day of exploration in the Toutes-Îles archipelago.
Planned visits:
Picnic during the excursion.
This day will allow you to discover:
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
Speedboat transfer to La Tabatière, crossing the island landscapes of the Toutes-Îles.
Activities:
Continuation to Mutton Bay, a charming fishing village known for:
Guided tour of the area with your local guide.
A 9 km scenic road then connects Mutton Bay to La Tabatière.
Check-in at the guesthouse.
Meals: On your own
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
After a continental breakfast, departure with your hosts for a lobster fishing observation activity.
Depending on weather conditions:
Free afternoon to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the surrounding natural landscapes.
Dinner on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch/picnic
Accommodation: Guesthouse — shared bathroom
After breakfast:
Connection with your return flight to your city of departure.
End of the program
Transportation
Accommodation
Accommodation in local guesthouses with shared bathroom.
Meals included
Harrington Harbour
Tête-à-la-Baleine
La Tabatière
Activities and excursions
Funds and contributions
A unique maritime experience on the Lower North Shore
Between isolated villages, maritime traditions and spectacular landscapes, this journey takes you into one of Québec’s most authentic and lesser-known coastal territories.
