Nouvelle: Nature between a river mouth and Baie des Chaleurs

Nouvelle lies at the mouth of the Nouvelle River on the north shore of Baie des Chaleurs. If you’re looking for a hotel in Nouvelle, you can start planning your trip around the scenery or a specific recreational interest.

Scenery and location

The landscape includes mountains, forests, rivers, fields, and the sea. This mix offers different ways to connect with nature as you plan: you can consider whether mountains and forests, rivers and fields, or the sea will most shape your idea of the stay. Nouvelle’s location at a river mouth also places it on the north shore of Baie des Chaleurs. The river mouth marks the point where the Nouvelle River meets Baie des Chaleurs. Because the town and river share the same name, these two reference points help you locate the town on the north shore.

Miguasha: park and beach

Parc national de Miguasha is accessible from Route 132 via the municipality of Nouvelle. An alternative route leads through Escuminac. If the park is important to your trip, consider both access routes when planning your journey.

The undeveloped beach at Miguasha offers a beautiful view and is a place to relax. Beach access is reserved for residents. Keep this restriction in mind if you’re including the beach in your plans. The view and the opportunity to relax are separate from access: the beach is reserved for residents. The access routes to Parc national de Miguasha are a separate point of information and do not change this restriction.

ATV and snowmobile trails

Nouvelle has several ATV trails and several snowmobile trails. These offer different kinds of activities: if you’re choosing between them, your choice depends on whether you want to use an ATV trail or a snowmobile trail. Conditions on both trail networks may vary by season. So check the conditions for the period you’re planning to travel before your trip.

Fishing nearby

Near Nouvelle, sport anglers can fish for Atlantic salmon and sea trout in the ZEC de la Rivière Nouvelle. The ZEC area includes six fishing zones along nearly 80 km of river. This lets you factor the specific fishing area and potential target species into your plans. You can also consider whether you’re specifically looking for Atlantic salmon or sea trout. Check the applicable regulations and fishing seasons before your trip.

Knowing where each activity takes place helps distinguish the options: the trails are in Nouvelle, while fishing in the ZEC is nearby. Parc national de Miguasha can be accessed via Nouvelle, or alternatively via Escuminac.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Léon-De-Standon, La Pocatière, Lotbinière, Senneterre, Blainville, Saint-Simon-De-Rimouski, Saint-Philémon, Val-Des-Monts

For the broader travel overview: Quebec.