Discovering Duplessis means stepping into a region both modern and ancient. Exploring this immense land, you'll see how whaling, the cod fishery, the fur trade, and forestry have been drawing people and families to settle here since the 16^th century.

Discovering Duplessis means seeing and understanding how, since the 1950s, mining, hydroelectricity, and later the aluminum industry have driven the development and growth of the region's main towns: Sept-ÃŽles, Port-Cartier, Havre Saint-Pierre, and Fermont.

Discovering Duplessis means, above all, meeting people. It means learning about the millennia-old history and culture of the Innu nation and its communities. It means taking time to experience daily life in the area's towns and villages through their natural attractions and local specialties.

And of course, coming to Duplessis means enjoying the coastline and omnipresent Gulf of St. Lawrence and storing up a lifelong supply of memories while cruising through the archipelagos, islands, endless beaches, and picture-perfect seaside villages. It means plunging at your own pace into an environment lavishly endowed with outdoor recreational opportunities and alive with light and fresh air.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the many attractions, packages, and tours available and make friends with the Duplessis region today!

The story of the region reflects the long history of Côte-Nord. Visitors will find endless avenues to explore. In local museums and interpretive centers you'll hear about the fishing, forestry, and fur trade eras, the immemorial history of the Innu, old-time company towns and villages, the early days of industry, and the adventures of larger-than-life heroes. All over the region, these stories are recounted with pride and passion.

From Pointe-aux-Anglais, the western gateway to the Duplessis region, to Pointe-Parent, where Route 138 ends at Rivière Natashquan, the shoreline runs just under 500 km through the Port-Cartier/Sept-Îles and Minganie areas. Take time to discover the towns, villages, and islands along the way-a world of salty air and glorious nature like no other!

Set course for the Sept-ÃŽles and Mingan archipelagos and explore Grande Basque, Quarry, and Nipiskau islands, with their remarkable landscapes and wildlife. Take a whale-watching or birding tour or follow your own footsteps over endless beaches. If you're planning a trip to ÃŽle d'Anticosti, get ready to step off the beaten path and discover a spectacular and unique island ecosystem. By land or foam, the maritime life of Duplessis is something you'll always remember!

Quand on évoque la région de Duplessis, on pense à de longues plages de sable fin, à des archipels avec leurs baleines et leurs oiseaux marins, à des terres et des montagnes remplies de ressources de toutes sortes. Mais les produits du terroir et la gastronomie de la région comptent aussi parmi ses plus grandes richesses!

Il est ainsi possible de déguster sous différentes formes de succulents fruits de mer locaux ou régionaux tels le pétoncle, le crabe des neiges, la crevette nordique (la fameuse crevette de Sept-Îles), le couteau, l'oursin et la délicieuse mactre de Stimpson. Mais saviez-vous que les petits fruits sauvages sont aussi une des grandes richesses de la région de Duplessis?

Wherever you go in the region, recreation is all about the great outdoors. Hiking, cycling, camping, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing are some of the best ways to explore the region-up close and at your own pace. So step out into nature Duplessis-style and immerse yourself in an astonishing world of plants, light, and aromas. Come and experience the often hidden wild beauty of the beaches, trails, and natural attractions, winter and summer. Relaxation and escape guaranteed-any time of year!