Guided tour of Île aux Basques

Take a trip to the heart of the history and nature of Île aux Basques! Territory protected by the Provancher Society since 1929, this jewel of the St. Lawrence allows you to observe the traces of past occupants and, depending on the season, hundreds of species of migratory birds and even seals.

Ile aux Basque was first frequented more than 2000 years ago by the First Nations who came there to trade, then it was occupied by Basque fishermen from 1584 to butcher fish. whales and melt their fat.

Duration: 3 hours, including transport by boat.

Consult the “Tourist residences and chalets” tab to find out about the possibilities accommodation along the river.

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