Discover a spectacular place, the Mingan Archipelago
Live the adventure of a tour/cruise from Longue Pointe de Mingan
Les Excursions du Phare
For those craving adventure, from May 1st to September 30th we offer excursions on the St. Lawrence River, in the western sector of the archipelago. Come and breathe in the salty air alongside our experienced captains, who will share with you the history of the islands and provide you with a moment of escape,
relaxation, and culture.
Cruise around the islet of Nue Island to see its caves, Maisons Island with its vegetation and amusing puffins, and Wreck Island will leave you breathless. You will be able to admire the marine animals that come to spend their summer in Minganie and marvel at the landscapes of the archipelago. In particular, you will
discover the spectacular monoliths and the history of the Perroquets Island lighthouse, whose last keeper was Robert Kavanagh, father of Danielle, your host.
- Price per child (7 to 11 years old)
- Price per child (2 to 5 years old)
- Excursion duration
- Departure times
- Onboard interpretation
- Stopover: Perroquets Island
- Lighthouse presentation
- Stopover: Nue Island
- Stopover: Grande Island
- Educational sea urchin fishing
- Marine animal observation
- $60 *
- $45 *
- 3h30
- 8am / 11:30am / 3pm
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- $60 *
- $45 *
- 3h
- 8:30am / 12pm
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- $90 *
- $75 *
- 5 hours
- 8am / 1pm
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Prices are per person and include the $15 Parks Canada interpretation fee (service offered as an option, where applicable -
see Fees - Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve). GST and QST are not included in the prices shown. IMPORTANT - See the cancellation and refund policy.
Traveling with your family? Contact us to find out about our great family rates.
Sea Excursion - The Short Tour
Sea excursions depart from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 12 people. The excursion lasts approximately
3h30. During the trip, an educational sea urchin fishing demonstration is performed. Once on board, we head to Perroquets Island under the theme: One island, one lighthouse, birds...
1-hour stopover with a Parks Canada interpreter for the 8am and 11:30am departures, including a presentation of the Perroquets Island lighthouse. The 3pm presentation is given by the captain instead of a Parks Canada interpreter. It is a prime location for observing seabirds. Among them, the Atlantic puffin is undoubtedly the star of the show.
With its little clown-like appearance and brightly colored beak, it is one of the most fascinating birds of the islands.
Then, everyone back on board, destination Nue Island (1-hour stopover), under the theme "Beyond appearances..." a one-hour stopover, accompanied by a Parks Canada interpreter for the 8:00am and 11:30am departures. This island is a unique place to admire the
forces of nature. A northern landscape similar to the tundra, its appearance is barren, with only a few small shrubs and monoliths seeming to have taken root there.
Return to safe harbor with your head filled with exceptional scenery and unique encounters with Atlantic puffins, grey seals, minke whales...
Sea Excursion - The Medium Tour
Sea excursions depart from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. The Medium Tour excursion - Nue Island of Mingan is specifically designed for trail hiking enthusiasts.
Nue Island of Mingan offers a tundra-style landscape, which makes it a unique and fragile place; you will be amazed by its barren appearance. The main attractions are the remains of Basque ovens, the monoliths, the seabirds, and the shoreline plants.
The excursion lasts approximately 3 hours and heads toward Perroquets Island but without a stopover, to admire the puffins. The trip then continues with a visit to Nue Island.
Sea Excursion - The Grand Tour
Sea excursions depart from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 12 people. Daily departures are at 8:00am and 1:00pm.
The excursion lasts approximately 5 hours. Heading to Grande Island, this island has two sectors of exceptional monoliths. An enchanting site and breathtaking scenery. Afterwards, a stopover
is planned at Nue Island for one hour with Parks Canada interpretation. Then a final stopover takes place at Perroquets Island for one hour, with Parks Canada interpretation, to see the puffins with their multicolored beaks.
A walk along the coastline that will allow you to admire a rich and diverse flora and fauna - visit to the Ch?teau monolith, 1-hour stop accompanied by the captain-interpreter.
Return to safe harbor with your head filled with exceptional landscapes and unique encounters with Atlantic puffins, grey seals, minke whales...
Custom Adventure for Photography Enthusiasts or Birdwatching Trips
We offer a special rate to photographers and birdwatchers, in addition to providing a water-taxi service. Contact us for more information. Prices do not include Parks Canada entry fees. A maximum of 6 people per adventure.
Safety
At Excursions du Phare, safety is serious business. Your safety is our priority, and as such, every person who boards an excursion must wear a personal flotation device, which we provide.
In addition to performing rigorous maintenance on our boats, they are certified and inspected annually by the Canadian Coast Guard. Furthermore, the services of Excursions du Phare are recognized by Parks Canada.
Notice to Hikers and Campers!
We offer a water-taxi service to hikers and campers who wish to travel to the islands of the archipelago. The price is set on-site based on the direction you choose and the number of participants.
Prices do not include Parks Canada entry fees.
Here is the list of islands we serve and activities that are permitted:
- Île Nue : Campers and hikers
- Île Quarry : Campers and hikers
- Grande île : Campers and hikers
- Île aux perroquets : Enchanting site to an ornithologist and photographer
Cancellation and refund policy:
Due to the size of our business, cancellations have a significant impact. Therefore, our policy is strict, as a last minute cancellation leaves us little time to resell the excursion places..
- If you cancel with 48 hours notice, 25% of the total cost is non-refundable.
- If you cancel the same day or if you do not show up at the scheduled time for the excursion, no refund will be given.
"Come admire the birds, animals and landscapes of Mingan."
