Overview
Longue-Rive is a small waterfront municipality on Quebec's North Shore where the main attraction is the sheer scale of its beaches—sandstone flats that stretch for kilometers at low tide and evoke Canada's finest shores. The town sits along the Route des Baleines (Whale Route) and Route Nature aux mille délices (gourmet route), making it a natural stop for road trippers.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking · Wildlife
Before you go
Accommodation
Modest motels and B&Bs line Route 138. Wild and rustic camping available through Zec Iberville. Book ahead during summer festivals like Festivent.
Activities
Free attractions include Sault-au-Mouton Waterfall Park and Salt Marsh Interpretation Center. Outfitters and Zec Iberville offer fishing, hunting, and camping for outdoor enthusiasts.
Food
Two grocery stores with SAQ agencies. No restaurants listed in the area. Self-catering is the primary option; dine in Tadoussac or Les Escoumins for restaurant meals.
Transport
Route 138 is the main road through Longue-Rive. Intercar buses connect to Quebec City, Tadoussac, and Baie-Comeau. A car is essential for exploring beyond the village center.
Weather
Best visited May-October for beach and outdoor activities. Winter brings snowmobile trails and ice fishing. June brings bird migration festival.