Regional camping and RVing association
Côte-Nord (03)

The Côte-Nord/03 Regional camping and RVing association was officially founded on September 13, 1990, but was actually born back in 1989, with a board of directors made up of Léo St-Pierre (President) from Ragueneau, Bérangère Blaney, (Vice-President), Jean-Louis Vignola, Réal Allard and Réjeanne Gravel, all from Sept-Îles. Somewhat later, Ghislain Gravel replaced Mr. St-Pierre, and then his wife, Réjeanne, took over. A few years afterward, Gaétan Lévesque took the helm of the Association. After two years he was replaced by Jano Roussel, who served as President for three years. He was then replaced by Nycole Beaulieu, the current President. We have seen slow but steady growth in our membership. Things really took off in 2000-2001, and at present we have over 726 members - some of them from as far away as Kuujjuaq and Labrador.

A dynamic association

The current Board of Directors has contributed in no small way to the remarkable growth of our association. They do everything they can to encourage members to join in our activities. As much as possible, they attempt to reach out to them directly, through lunches, sporting events, a supper for "snowbirds" and gatherings where members put their talents to work cooking, decorating, washing floors and even chopping wood. Our region is spread out in a straight line along kilometres and kilometres of coastline, so it sometimes takes more effort. But it's all worthwhile! Our sincere thanks to long-standing members for their constant support, and to newer members for pitching in more and more.

Borders

Do rivers and lakes separate people or bring them together? The majestic St. Lawrence River links our North Shore region with the Gaspé peninsula and the Magdalen Islands and the Lower St. Lawrence, while the superb Saguenay River connects it with the Saguenay/Lac St-Jean region.

Description

Highway 138 along the North Shore is also known as the "Whale Route." Needless to say, the North Shore region is dotted with historic fishing villages, all of them with their own special charm, set alongside the St. Lawrence. It's all a wonderful adventure, stretching from Tadoussac to Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon. You can look forward to a non-stop show starring various species of marine mammals, from blue whales, the largest on Earth, to humpback whales, with their spectacular dives.

The North Shore is also home to mining villages, and boasts all kinds of tourist attractions. It's the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors and to admire our natural resources and breathtaking panoramas. Dive into a sea ranging from the deepest blue to emerald green. Anglers love our glorious lakes and rivers. And there are days and days worth of beaches to be explored. The North Shore is like a string of natural masterpieces, enhanced by its warm and welcoming people and their boundless hospitality.

On behalf of all of us on the North Shore, WELCOME!

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