Havre-Saint-Pierre

Havre-Saint-Pierre stretches along the north shore of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, covering an area of 63,731 square kilometers of coastal territory.

The settlement originated in 1857 when Acadian families established a community initially named Esquimaux Point, which was officially changed to Havre-Saint-Pierre in 1924.

The municipality maintains strong connections to its Acadian heritage through maritime traditions, while the nearby Mingan Archipelago offers geological and ecological research opportunities.

The Quebec Iron and Titanium Company operates an ilmenite mine 40 kilometers north of the town, providing employment opportunities for local residents.

The area contains the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, where limestone formations and marine ecosystems create natural laboratories for scientific studies.

Location: Minganie Regional County Municipality

Inception: January 1, 1873

Part of: Côte-Nord

Shares border with: Lac-Jérôme, Mingan

Website: http://havresaintpierre.com

GPS coordinates: 50.23333,-63.60000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:15