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Baie-Trinité

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Overview

Baie-Trinité is the gateway (coming from the east) to the tourist region of Manicouagan, in the administrative region of Côte-Nord, in Quebec. It is located on the Route des Baleines and the Route Nature aux mille délice

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Seasonal rhythms for the discerning traveller

Baie-Trinité’s latitude places it on the edge of the subarctic climate belt, so the character of the village shifts dramatically over the year. In late spring, the meltwater swells the local rivers, turning them into a playground for low‑flow fly‑fishing; the surrounding boreal forest awakens with a chorus of warblers, making it an excellent time for bird‑watchers to spot mergansers and Arctic terns. Summer brings modest sunshine that is perfect for kayaking the sheltered inlet, where the tide is gentle enough for novice paddlers yet offers enough current to test more seasoned rowers. Autumn delivers a quiet, golden canopy that frames the historic lighthouse, ideal for photographers hunting soft light. Winter, while harsh, rewards those equipped for snowshoeing with pristine tracks across frozen meadows and the chance to witness the aurora borealis far from city lights.

A maritime lens: beyond the lighthouse

Most visitors focus on the iconic Pointe‑des‑Monts beacon, yet the surrounding waters hold a layered narrative of Indigenous canoe routes, early French trappers, and modern lobster fleets. Sailing a modest motor‑boat from the harbour allows a glimpse of the tidal flats where eelgrass beds sustain a hidden world of shrimp and juvenile cod, feeding the local seafood economy. Dockside, small family‑run fish houses offer freshly boiled lobster still steaming on wooden planks—an experience that connects you directly to the day’s catch. On quieter mornings, the scent of brine mingles with spruce resin as gulls wheel overhead, providing a sensory backdrop that tells the story of a community still anchored to the sea, despite its modest size.

Local hospitality with a communal twist

Baie‑Trinité’s population hovers under five hundred, meaning social life revolves around a handful of gathering spots. The community centre doubles as a venue for a monthly potluck where locals share dishes rooted in Québécois tradition—tourtière, maple‑glazed pork, and berry crumble—often accompanied by stories of the river’s seasonal changes. Accommodations are largely family‑run B&Bs, where hosts pride themselves on offering homemade jam made from foraged berries and providing reliable transport to remote trailheads. For travellers who linger, volunteering a day with the municipal volunteer fire brigade or joining a guided walk led by a long‑time resident offers an authentic window into the village’s collaborative spirit, far beyond what a standard guidebook can convey.

Introduction

Village municipality in Quebec, CanadaBaie-TrinitéVillage municipalityPointe-des-Monts hamlet lightouse, a National historic site of CanadaBaie-TrinitéLocation in Côte-Nord region of QuebecCoordinates: 49°25′N 67°18′W / 49.417°N 67.300°W / 49.417; -67.300CountryCanadaProvinceQuebecRegionCôte-NordRCMManicouaganSettled1840ConstitutedJanuary 1, 1955Government • MayorÉtienne Baillargeon • Federal ridingCôte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan • Prov. ridingRené-LévesqueArea • Total538.74 km2 (208.01 sq mi) • Land417.48 km2 (161.19 sq mi)Population (2021) • Total438 • Density1/km2 (2.6/sq mi) • Pop (2016-21) 7.6%Time zoneUTC−5 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)Postal code(s)G0H 1A0Area codes418 and 581Highways R-138MAMROT code96005Toponymie info3121Websitebaie-trinite.quebec Baie-Trinité (French pronunciation: [bɛ tʁinite]; Village Municipality) is part of the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality, in Côte-Nord region, Quebec province, Canada. In addition to Baie-Trinité itself, the village municipality also includes the hamlet of Pointe-des-Monts, site of Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse.

Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse

[edit] The Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse, a National historic site of Canada, was built in 1829–1830 on a point that ancient geographers, since Samuel de Champlain (1567-1655) himself, classified as the demarcation point between the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In 2023, all the facilities of the Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse include the lighthouse, the keeper's house and the footbridge. Over time, since its installation in 1830, several buildings have been demolished, as example, given the impressive number of shipwrecks at this time, a provision depot for shipwreck victims was built in 1831. Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse Information panel Information panel Keeper's house and outbuildings The keeper's house, the outbuildings, parking lot Interested visitor, stairs and artifacts

Geography

[edit] The municipality is located on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence at the mouth of the Trinity River (French: Rivière de la Trinité), a salmon river which flows through the village. The main access to the municipality is Route 138, also known as the Whale Route. The major economic sectors are forestry and fisheries. Gulf of St Lawrence From the top of the lighthouse Pointe des Monts bedrock, gulf side From the top of the lighthouse, Pointe des Monts bedrock, estuary side

Ludger-Champagne rest area

[edit] The rest area belongs to the Ministère des Transports du Québec, it is located in Baie-Trinité, on the Route des Baleines, (Route 138), between Labrie and Jourdain streets, it recalls the memory of Ludger Champagne (1929-2020). Mr. Champagne founded the Club 4 H of Baie-Trinité in 1966 and was an important player in the construction of the building that housed the 4-H relay, a rest area for the local population and travellers. The 4-H Clubs of Quebec, which brought together young people aged 8 to 18, were committed to the protection and conservation of the environment. The 4-H movement was created in 1912 in the United States and established in Quebec in 1942 by the Quebec Forestry Association. Rest area Ludger-Champagne Beach, gulf of St Lawrence Route 138, picnic area, beach, gulf of St Lawrence Beach, gulf of St Lawrence Route 138, beach, gulf of St Lawrence

Demography

[edit] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Baie-Trinité had a population of 438 living in 231 of its 341 total private dwellings, a change of 7.6% from its 2016 population of 407. With a land area of 417.48 km2 (161.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.0/km2 (2.7/sq mi) in 2021. Historical census populations – Baie-Trinité, QuebecYearPop.±% 1956 913—     1961 968+6.0% 1966 855−11.7% 1971 734−14.2% 1976 802+9.3% 1981 749−6.6% 1986 756+0.9%YearPop.±% 1991 651−13.9% 1996 646−0.8% 2001 604−6.5% 2006 526−12.9% 2011 419−20.3% 2016 407−2.9% 2021 438+7.6%Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.Source: Statistics Canada Mother tongue (2021): English as first language: 1.1% French as first language: 94.3% English and French as first language: 0% Other as first language: 3.4%