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Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport

Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
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Gateway to Quebec's remote Lower North Shore.

Location
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (IATA: YGV, ICAO: CYGV) is a regional airport serving the municipality of Havre-Saint-Pierre, located on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec, Canada. It provides an essential air link for a community that is otherwise accessible primarily by air or sea, given the limited road connectivity in this remote region. The airport handles scheduled passenger services connecting Havre-Saint-Pierre to larger Quebec cities, particularly Sept-Îles and Quebec City. It plays a vital role in supporting the local mining and industrial activity in the area, as well as serving residents and visitors to the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport features a small single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote regional facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary means of reaching the town centre from the airport.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) and Pascan Aviation have provided scheduled service connecting Havre-Saint-Pierre to regional Quebec destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Havre-Saint-Pierre is one of the few communities on Quebec's Lower North Shore accessible by paved road, making the airport still critical for rapid connectivity.
  • ›The airport supports the nearby titanium and ilmenite mining operations in the region.
  • ›The runway is capable of handling small turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
  • ›The surrounding area is known for the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, attracting nature tourism.
  • ›Elevation at the airport is approximately 124 feet (38 metres) above sea level.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Afrinat International Airlines
Q9
Arik Niger
Q9

Routes

YGV → YZVP6 · J32
YGV → YZVQ9 · BE1
YGV → YPNQ9 · PAG
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Mingan Archipelago's wild, sculpted limestone shores.

Havre-Saint-Pierre is a small coastal town of roughly 3,000 people situated on the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec, about 215 km east of Sept-Îles. Founded by Acadian fishermen in the mid-1800s, it retains a strong francophone character and a proud fishing heritage, today serving as the main hub for visitors exploring the spectacular Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.

The town sits at the edge of vast boreal wilderness, offering dramatic scenery, outstanding wildlife viewing, and some of the most unusual geological formations in eastern Canada. Beluga whales, seabirds, and caribou are regularly spotted nearby. Though remote, Havre-Saint-Pierre rewards adventurous travelers with unspoiled nature and authentic Québécois culture.

Facilities are modest but sufficient, with a handful of hotels, inns, and restaurants lining the compact downtown. The pace is unhurried, locals are welcoming, and the night skies, far from major light pollution, are extraordinary.

  • •Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve — monolithic limestone monoliths and rich marine wildlife.
  • •Centre culturel et d'interprétation de Havre-Saint-Pierre — local Acadian and Innu history exhibits.
  • •Île Nue de Mingan — prime puffin and seabird nesting colony accessible by boat.
  • •Île du Fantôme — iconic mushroom-shaped rock formations and coastal hiking.
  • •Vieux-Poste de Mingan — restored 17th-century fur-trade post near Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan.
  • •Pointe-aux-Morts viewpoint — panoramic Gulf of St. Lawrence sunsets and whale-spotting.

Getting around: There is no passenger rail service to Havre-Saint-Pierre. Regional bus service connects the town to Sept-Îles via Intercar. Within town, distances are short and most attractions are walkable or reachable by bicycle; a small number of local taxis operate on request. Renting a car in Sept-Îles or Havre-Saint-Pierre itself is strongly recommended for flexibility, and boats or zodiac tours are the primary way to reach archipelago islands.

Best time: July through early September offers the warmest temperatures, calmest seas for island boat tours, and the best wildlife activity, making it the ideal season to visit.

Local food: Sample freshly caught snow crab and whelks at local restaurants, and look for traditional Québécois tourtière and wild blueberry desserts that showcase the region's forest bounty.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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