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 Minister (Brian Mulroney). The large harbour is located about 10-minutes’ drive from the town centre, so we were transported in a fleet of school buses. In town there really isn’t much to ...
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-Comeau that I wanted to experience it again.
The town is compact, with a few attractions. It's well worth a cruise ship visit. Be on the lookout for whales in the harbor. ...
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 newspapaers magnate who dedicated it to his wife Amelie. Now deconsecrated and owned by the city. Charming waterfront walk (20 mins)from the ship into town around the Bay. ...
As a Chicagoan, I thought I knew a lot about Col. McCormick, but I’d never heard of Baie-Comeau and its historical importance to the Chicago Tribune. A true company town. Very interesting tour with informative guide. Beautiful church with frescoes. ...
