Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

The Mingan Archipelago stretches across 93 miles, containing thousands of islands and islets with large concentrations of limestone monoliths along the coastline.

The formation of this archipelago began 500 million years ago when marine sediments and animal shells accumulated in a shallow tropical sea covering the region.

The islands serve as protected nesting grounds for numerous seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, guillemots, terns, and kittiwakes during spring and summer.

Visitors can access the islands through boat services departing from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan or Havre-St-Pierre, with tours lasting between three to five hours.

The park features tear-drop shaped Ôasis accommodations and provides opportunities to explore caves, cliffs, and grottoes formed through continuous erosion.

Location: Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan

GPS coordinates: 50.21572,-63.89097

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:29