Cruises to Baie-Comeau

10 Reviews
Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve (Photo: Mike Sudoma/Students on Ice)

About Cruising to Baie-Comeau

This small Canadian town, located on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, was founded in 1936 by a Chicago newspaper baron who deemed the location ideal for a paper mill. The mill, prominently located on the shore, is still one of the main industries (along with hydroelectric power), but don't let that discourage you from seeking out the village's charm. The surrounding landscape is part of UNESCO's Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve, and the port offers a scenic, laidback vibe that is a welcome alternative to today's usual hustle and bustle.

Ships dock at the commercial pier, where shuttles (in the form of yellow school buses) take passengers the 1.5-mile distance to the tiny downtown: basically a two-block stretch of Boulevard de Salle with a few shops, a hotel restaurant, a coffee shop and a microbrewery. Or go by foot; the walk is delightful, along a riverfront path. Three larger-than-life megaphone-shaped installations invite strollers to pause, sit and look out to sea, the scenery amplified by the pleasing acoustics. The waterside park is frequented by locals out jogging, walking dogs or playing petanque (a French lawn game similar to bocce ball), and is a great spot for whale-watching.

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Volendam
Volendam

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Newfoundland & New England Discovery

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Insignia

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Canada Cruise

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Norway Cruise

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Canada Cruise

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Scotland, Route Of The Vikings & New England

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Canada Cruise

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Canada & New England Fall Foliage

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Route Of The Vikings & Canada's Fall Foliage

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Quebec City To New York City

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Canada & New England Fall Foliage

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More about Baie-Comeau

Why Cruise to Baie-Comeau?

Pros:

This peaceful port offers an authentic glimpse of small-town life along the St. Lawrence, with abundant natural beauty on and offshore.

Cons:

Tiny downtown without much to do; if you're looking for action beyond planned excursions, you might be disappointed.

Bottom Line:

Seeing only a handful of ships per year, Baie-Comeau is a restful alternative to more crowded ports along the busy waterway.

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Currency is the Canadian dollar, colloquially called the loonie. The closest bank to the cruise terminal is Services Financiers Baie-Comeau, located at 45 Place La Salle on the port end of downtown.

Language?

Quebec is a French-speaking province, but most people speak fluent English as well.


Baie-Comeau Cruise Reviews
A fun little non-ready-for-prime-time port. I was sorry to learn that the Garden of Glaciers and Shell Valley had not survived the pandemic because I had such a good time on that excursion on my first visit to Baie-CRead More
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ellieanne
Baie Commeau – a small town that grew around a pulp and paper mill that produced newsprint for the Chicago Tribune newspaper. Baie Commeau has one other claim to fame because it has produced one Canadian Prime MinistRead More
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2freespirits
Mainly because there was a very obliging pod of whales in the harbour.Read More
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penstrg
Baie Comeau itself is rather dominated by the paper mill created by the Chicago Tribune founder but do visit the English Marie-Amelie where there are some wonderful frescos by Guido Nincheri that were funded by the nRead More
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