Matane, Port city in Bas-Saint-Laurent region, Quebec, Canada
Located at the intersection of the Saint Lawrence and Matane Rivers, this northern city features industrial facilities and marine terminals for regional commerce.
The area transformed from a Mi'kmaq trading post in 1616 to an official municipality in 1845, receiving city status in 1937.
The local population maintains maritime traditions through fishing activities and festivals that connect residents to their waterfront heritage.
Visitors can reach Matane via Highway 132 or through ferry services that connect to the north shore of Saint Lawrence River.
The city operates Quebec's largest wind farm while maintaining status as a global center for northern shrimp processing operations.
Location: La Matanie
Inception: September 26, 2001
Shares border with: Saint-Ulric, Saint-Léandre, Sainte-Paule, Sainte-Félicité, Saint-Adelme, Saint-René-de-Matane
Website: http://ville.matane.qc.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.85000,-67.53306
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:46
Sainte-Félicité Church
15.4 km
Matane Lighthouse
1.2 km
Church of the Holy Name of Mary, Sayabec
33.6 km
Jean-Chassé Bridge
16.9 km
Matane Armoury
498 m
Pierre-Carrier Bridge
14.1 km
Rivière-Blanche railway station
13.7 km
Pont François-Gagnon
19.1 km
Église de Saint-Ulric
14.4 km
Sainte-Paule Church
21.3 km
Matane Courthouse
447 m
Joseph-Rouleau Cultural Complex
253 m
L'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame Church
30.3 km
Saint-Jérôme Church
202 m
Les-Saints-Sept-Frères Church
28.2 km
Baie-de-Charlie Park
30.2 km
Saint-Nom-de-Marie
33.6 km
Chapel-receiving vault of the cemetary of Sayabec
33.1 km
Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Vianney Church
27.4 km
Sayabec Townhall
33.6 km
Les Saints-Sept-Frères
28.1 km
Pierre-Brochu Park
33 km
Presbytère de Saint-Nom-de-Marie
33.6 km
Saint-Damase
30.1 km
Calvary of J.-C.-Saindon Cemetery
33.1 km
Maison Horace-Bouffard
8.5 km
Presbytère de Saint-Jérôme-de-Matane
196 m
Tournant-de-la-Rivière Park
33.6 kmReviews
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