Question 1

How can I get to Anticosti Island?

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BY AIR From Montreal or Quebec to Sept-Îles or Havre-St-Pierre: Air Canada: www.aircanada.com, 1 888 247-2262 Pascan: www.pascan.com, 1 888 313- 8777 Pal airline: palairlines.ca, 1 800 563-2800  Air Liaison: www.airliaison.ca, 1 888 589-8729 (scheduled flight) Max Aviation Cargoair: maxaviation.com, 450 656-1710 ​ From Sept-Îles or Havre-St-Pierre to Anticosti (Port-Menier): Air Liaison: www.airliaison.ca, 1 888 589-8729 (scheduled flight) Max Aviation Cargair - discount flight segment: maxaviation.com, 450 656 -1710  BY THE SEA From Rimouski, Sept-Îles or Havre-St-Pierre to Anticosti:  Aboard the Bella Desgagnés, from Relais Nordik Inc.: relaisnordik.com/ Sept-Iles: 418 968-4707 Rimouski: 418 723-8787

Question 2

Where can I rent a vehicle in Anticosti?

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A company offers a vehicle rental service on the island: Location STL  Get more details

Question 3

What types of accommodations are available?

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There are several types of accommodation on Anticosti Island: cottages hostels housing cottages campsites  For more information, see the accommodation page.

Question 4

Are there packages to book for Anticosti?

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A few companies offer travel packages for Anticosti: Lac Geneviève Outfitter: resort, hunting and fishing packages Sépaq Anticosti: vacation packages in an inn, cabin or campground and hunting/fishing packages Danièle Morin: Personalized guided tours ​ Get more details

Question 5

What type of catering is there?

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RESTO AT MARIO Snackbar and menu of the day Excellent seafood pizza and renowned among other things for its BBQ poutine sauce.   HOSTEL PORT MENIER Typical table d'hôte Certified "Smarter Seafood", a program aimed at the sound management of marine resources in the St. Lawrence. More information on the Smarter Seafood program .

Question 6

What other services are available in Port Menier?

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Port-Menier offers several services: Gas station Grocery store  (418) 535-0129 / (418) 535-0173 https://www.cooperativeanticosti.com direction@coop-ccia. org / accounting@coop-ccia.org SAQ (Société des Alcools du Québec) Hardware convenience store  418-535-0219 www.accmalouin.com info@accmalouin.com Dispensary Post office

Question 7

What types of activities can be practiced on the sland?

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Several activities are available to enjoy Anticosti's splendor: Hiking Biking Swimming Fishing Water sports: paddle boarding, kayaking, etc. Get more details

Question 8

What is the weather like on the island?

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Anticosti enjoys a sub-boreal maritime climate, which means cool summers and relatively mild winters. The average temperature is around -10°C in January and 15°C in July. It is generally warmer there in August and September. Absence of rain (precipitation) is frequent during the summer. ​ The air is particularly pure, often charged with an invigorating salty smell. It can be very hot inland, enough to encourage swimming in a lake or river. The wind from the sea makes hiking on the beaches nice and comfortable.

Question 9

Are there a lot of mosquitoes?

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No, but it varies according to the time of summer as well as the amount of precipitation.

Question 10

Is there a marina?

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No, there is no marina on Anticosti Island.

Question 11

Are dogs allowed on the island?

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All dogs are prohibited on Anticostian territory. On April 21, 1994, a law prohibiting the presence of dogs on the municipal territory of Anticosti Island came into effect, in order to preserve ecological and wildlife characteristics.

Question 12

How many serviced campsites are there?

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There are 4 serviced campsites and a rustic campsite on the island. Camping is strictly authorized on sites designated for this purpose, according to the municipal regulations in force on the island.   Get more details

Question 13

How many inhabitants are there on Anticosti Island?

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In winter, there are approximately 150 people inhabiting Anticosti Island, but in summer, the population doubles, even excluding visitors.

Question 14

What are the must-sees on Anticosti Island?

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There are many attractions, visits, viewpoints and activities to discover. Adventure and the encounter with nature are awaiting on the Island.   For more information on the Island's must-sees, see the What to do and what to see page  or listen to our podcasts on the island's must-sees (coming soon)

Question 15

How can I contribute to nature's preservation during my trip?

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In order to respect and preserve Anticosti's unique territory, here are the clothes to plan and to promote around you:  Adopt ethical behaviors in natural environments Always consult the fire index at the start of each day Use only designated areas to make fires Respect the municipal laws and the regulations of the places of accommodation Find out about the regulations in force in the different natural environments

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