Come discover with Voyages CoSte and the Desgagnés group, the North Shore up to the Labrador border at Blanc-Sablon.
Aboard the M/V Bella Desgagnés, a 63-cabin vessel commissioned in 2013 by Relais Nordik, experience the atmosphere in each of the ports along the coast. The Bella Desgagnés, a supply ship for the Lower North Shore, makes a round trip every week between Rimouski and Blanc-Sablon.
Its stops in Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Natashquan, Kegaska, Blanc-Sablon and in each village not connected to the road network will allow you to discover a unique way of life.
The Bella Desgagnés makes the trip from Rimouski to Blanc-Sablon (round trip) starting in April, for 44 trips a year.
The schedule is subject to change depending on navigation conditions and the duration of ship’s dockside operations. Therefore, stopovers are determined by the time required to load and unload the goods.
Since the schedule is in no way guaranteed, we advise you to plan a 48-hour interval if you need to take another means of transport at the end of your trip.
Important: Only passengers in Panoramic and Select cabins have a choice of meal service times.
Observe the rich marine and terrestrial wildlife, interact with Innu, Francophone, Anglophone and Métis cultures,
taste local products and explore a little-known but unique territory through guided tours of the main ports of call.
Residents of each of these communities have designed interesting tours that give you an otherwise inaccessible perspective on their way of life.
IMPORTANT: In the event of cancellation of an excursion, Voyages COSTE and its suppliers assume no responsibility in the event of a major cause (illness, accident, death of a loved one, schedule disruption, disaster, difficult weather conditions, etc.) or any other conditions beyond its control. Voyages COSTE strongly recommends that you take a travel insurance or any other protection at the time of booking. Please also take into account that the excursions are developed in accordance with the ship’s operations. The duration of these is approximate.
Stopover every Tuesday morning (rate $17.40/person + taxes) from June 04 to August 27, 2024, inclusively.
Walk along the docks facing Ouashat Bay and the Seven Islands Archipelago, with pauses to discover the city by way of interpretation panels or anecdotes and historical information provided by your guide.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Tuesday morning (rate $86/person + taxes) from May 07 to September 24, 2024, inclusively:
Discover various aspects of the “Capital of the Middle North Shore” where members of the Innu First Nation, living here for thousands of years, rub shoulders daily with the “Seven-Islanders”, sons and daughters of families from the other side of the river, from the Magdalen Islands and from many other places up and down the St. Lawrence.
If Sept-Îles was long perceived as an industrial city associated with iron ore, its history reveals unsuspected aspects related to the fur trade, fisheries, forestry, and a NORAD radar station.
The tour includes visits to the Regional Museum and the Historic Trading Post.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Tuesday evening (rate $80/person + taxes) from June 11 to September 24, 2024, inclusively;
A short moonlight visit of Port-Menier and then off to the Musquaro Smokehouse. This tour will allow you to understand the process of cold smoking according to a traditional, local method. At the end of your visit, savour the exquisite taste of one of the products prepared by the Master Smoker at Musquaro.
**ANTICOSTI, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE**
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Wednesday, early in the morning (rate $209/person + taxes). From May 22 to September 18, 2024, inclusively.
A unique opportunity for passengers on the Bella Desgagnés to enjoy an extended layover and explore over 200 km of the Mingan region with a local guide.
NEW for the 2024 tourist season, Voyages Coste is offering a 200km mini safari from Havre-Saint-Pierre to Kegaska, an English-speaking fishing village at the eastern limit of Route 138 and the gateway to Quebec’s Lower North Shore.
The program includes an audio production, a picnic lunch, contact with the Innu of Nutashquan (“Where we hunt bears”), a guided tour of Natashquan’s museums and heritage sites, and a little free time before reboarding the ship in Kegaska in mid-afternoon.
You will experience the beauty and delicious perfumes of salt air, of Black Spruce, Juniper and Labrador Tea that are characteristic of the dunes and taiga stretching between the mythic villages of Baie-Johan-Beetz, Aguanish, and Natashquan, which so inspired one of Quebec’s greatest native poets and songwriters.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Thursday morning stopover ($21.74/person + taxes) from June 27 to August 29, 2024, inclusively;
Stroll along the wooden sidewalks of this island community that fascinated the world, thanks to the funny and popular film, La Grande Séduction (Seducing Doctor Lewis, for the English-speaking world).
As they show you around the village, your local guide will amuse you with some stories about making a big film on their tiny island. You will visit the docks and learn about the local seafood processing plant and the fishermen who built it, about the little protestant church where all faiths are invited to celebrate, the hospital and its attached helicopter pad, the new water distribution system and the fire that almost spelled the end for the community of Harrington Harbour. You will hear the amazing tale of Marguerite de la Roque and more. Visit includes access to Rowsell House Interpretation Center where you may purchase souvenirs.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Thursday around noon (Rate $55/person + taxes) from May 02 to October 10, 2024, inclusively:
Discover one of the three French-speaking communities of the Lower North Shore and learn what daily life is like for residents. Your local guide will show you, among other things, the school, the heliport, the church, and the village’s unusual emergency response system.
A few stops are also planned to enjoy the view of the water and the islands on the 11 km road between the village and the port.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Thursday, late afternoon (Rate $55/person + Taxes) from May 02 to October 17, 2024, inclusively.
Embark with a local guide and their young student assistant from the community to learn more about this village with Innu and Scottish origins.
You will have the chance to travel to Baie-des-Moutons (Mutton Bay), a small, picturesque village connected by road to La Tabatière.
IMPORTANT: If the Bella Desgagnés’ stopover time is shortened, the Mutton Bay visit will be replaced by other activities.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Stopover every Friday morning ($55/person + taxes) from May 10 to October 11, 2024, inclusively:
Spend a morning in the far east of the province. Your local guide will take you to many places including the beautiful Brador Falls, the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Shrine and the Labrador border.
Take advantage of this excursion to buy a local souvenir.
In high season, you will also be able to discover two small exhibits on the history of the region.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Friday morning stopover ($119/person + taxes) from May 03 to October 11, 2024, inclusively:
Enjoy the sub-arctic wonders on this scenic route. Your local guide will take you along the orphaned section of Route 138 from the Blanc-Sablon ferry docks, through the communities of Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, Brador, and Middle Bay, to the Salmon Bay Scallop Farm where you will have a guided tour of the facilities and a taste of the freshest seafood you’ve ever eaten. Several photo ops are scheduled on the return route.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
Friday morning stopover (Rate $85/person + taxes) from April 12 to October 11, 2024, inclusively:
Board a minibus with your local photographer-guide for an incursion into Labrador. Visit Anse-au-Clair, Forteau, English Point and Anse Amour. Main points of interest: the Quebec-Labrador border, the Anse Amour Historic Site, and the old lighthouse at Pointe Amour.
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
* Taxes such as TPO tax (.35%) are not included and must be added to the final selling price.
Stopover every Sunday afternoon (Rate $80/person + Taxes) from April 21 to November 2024, inclusively.
Discover the history of this mythic island, 17 times the size of the island of Montreal. See the foundations of the Château Menier, the Louis Jolliet commemorative plaque and visit the village’s boutique featuring the work of local craftsmen. Learn about the island lifestyle. Keep an eye out for deer. You can purchase food for them – they will sometimes approach and eat from your hand.
**ANTICOSTI, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE**
IMPORTANT: Tours are developed with respect to the ship’s operations. The start time of excursion will vary accordingly, and the abovementioned duration of the excursion is approximate. Onboard animators will keep updated on each day’s activities. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless otherwise specified, all cruise and shore excursion reservations are payable in full at the time of confirmation. The cancellation conditions are listed on the traveller’s invoice, which constitutes the contract.
We invite you to read our booking and cancellation policies. A cancellation protection is also available at the last step of the booking.
* Taxes such as TPO tax (.35%) are not included and must be added to the final selling price.
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Have a good discovery!
A confirmation of the reservation is sent to the passenger after the Carrier has received 100% of the total cost of the boarding pass, all in accordance with the Carrier’s policies. An amount of 15% of the total cost of the reservation up to a maximum of $350 is non-refundable. Payment must be made by credit card. Only Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.
Excluding the non-refundable portion of 15% of the total cost of the reservation up to a maximum of $350, all purchases are refundable up to 49 days before the scheduled date of travel. It is possible to change the date of the trip according to availability or request a credit valid for one year up to 28 days before the planned date of the trip.
An administrative charge of 5% of the total cost of the reservation up to a maximum of $150 (plus taxes) is payable and must be paid by the customer to make the change or apply for a travel credit valid for a period of one year (payable upon change).
In the event that Relais Nordik has to cancel a trip or if you are unable to travel due to illness (covid-19 or other, upon presentation of a medical certificate), the amount is fully refunded or credited for a trip l ‘Next year.
During the summer period, la Coopérative de solidarité en tourisme équitable (CoSte) organizes shore excursions for a fee.
There are no reservations on board, so please reserve in advance by calling 1-877-573-2678.
Some villages are located a few kilometers from the ports and are therefore inaccessible on foot.
Here below, the distance from the port to the village / town:
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