Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau is a port city situated along the northern shore of the Saint Lawrence River, where the Manicouagan River meets the water in the Côte-Nord region. The town spreads along the riverbank and has developed distinct neighborhoods that form its current urban layout.

The place was founded in 1936 when Colonel Robert McCormick built a paper mill here, spurring the growth of a new settlement. It gained official status as a municipality in 1937 and later expanded through the merger with neighboring Hauterive in 1983.

The city takes its name from Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, a naturalist who explored and documented Quebec's northern coast extensively. This connection to natural history remains woven into how the place relates to its surrounding environment today.

The city is connected by an airport, the Route 138 highway heading toward Quebec City, and ferry services across the Saint Lawrence River. When exploring the area, keep in mind that its northern position means day trips often depend on weather conditions and water levels.

The town actually consists of two distinct urban centers that came together when the original settlement merged with neighboring Hauterive. This dual structure continues to shape how the place feels and functions today.

Location: Manicouagan

Inception: 1937

Elevation above the sea: 21.6 m

Shares border with: Franquelin, Chute-aux-Outardes

Website: http://ville.baie-comeau.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.21667,-68.15000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:29