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Cruises to Baie-Comeau

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

About 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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Zaandam
Zaandam Cabins

10 Night
Newfoundland & New England DiscoveryDetails

537 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Holland America Line
Sep 3, 2023
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Seven Seas Navigator

12 Night
Bermuda CruiseDetails

293 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jun 11, 2023
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Volendam

10 Night
Newfoundland & New England DiscoveryDetails

567 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Holland America Line
Aug 31, 2024
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11 Night
Canada / New England CruiseDetails

293 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Regent Seven Seas Cruises
May 20, 2023
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World CruiseDetails

366 Reviews
Leaving:Boston
Cruise Line:Oceania Cruises
Sep 18, 2024
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Canada & New England - OtherDetails

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Leaving:Baltimore
Cruise Line:Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 21, 2023
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Canada CruiseDetails

210 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Oceania Cruises
Sep 26, 2024
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Quebecois Culture, Canadian Fjords & New AmsterdamDetails

Leaving:Quebec City
Cruise Line:Explora Journeys
Oct 3, 2023
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Canada CruiseDetails

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Leaving:Boston
Cruise Line:Oceania Cruises
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Canada / New England CruiseDetails

293 Reviews
Leaving:New York
Cruise Line:Regent Seven Seas Cruises
May 31, 2023
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Atlantic Coast HarborsDetails

157 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Seabourn Cruise Line
Oct 18, 2024
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Canada CruiseDetails

366 Reviews
Leaving:Montreal
Cruise Line:Oceania Cruises
Oct 6, 2024
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Extended Historic American Cities & Quebecois Cult...Details

Leaving:New York
Cruise Line:Explora Journeys
Sep 25, 2023
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More about Baie-Comeau

Why go 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
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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Gastroinn
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 guideRead More
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Pathfinder88
Loved it. Beautiful church and stunning coast line.Read More
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JC Norton
The Eglise Saine-Amelie is a beautiful church and worth a visitRead More
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