Why go
- City in Quebec, Canada.
- Served by Baie-Comeau Airport (YBC).
History
Baie-Comeau is a city in the Côte-Nord region of the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. It is near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, named after the adjacent Comeau Bay. It has a population of 20,687 in the 2021 Canadian census, and the census agglomeration population is 26,643.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 2 routes: Mont Joli*, Montreal*
- Arik Niger Q9 (BEH) · 2 routes: Mont Joli, Quebec
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Baie-Comeau Airport (YBC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YBC has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Mont Joli, Quebec, Montreal, Wabush). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Baie-Comeau, 3.7 km); routes include Traverse Matane–Baie-Comeau, Baie-Comeau -> Matane, Matane -> Baie-Comeau.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Baie-Comeau, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.