Secrets of the St. Lawrence

Long Descriptions

St. Lawrence River Corridor from Québec to Port-Cartier

Map of the St. Lawrence River corridor from Québec to Port-Cartier displaying the following cities:

  • Québec
  • Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
  • Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
  • Rivière Ouelle
  • Cap-à-l’Aigle
  • Rivière-du-Loup
  • Tadoussac
  • Les Escoumins
  • Rimouski
  • Mont-Joli
  • Bétsiamites
  • Cap-Chat
  • Baie-Comeau
  • Pointe-des-Monts
  • Port Cartier

Marine section of Portneuf to Passage de l'Île aux Coudres

Marine conditions for points 1 to 9.

Point 1: Portneuf to Québec - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath)

Point 2: Québec bridges - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath)

Point 3: Québec to Île aux Coudres - Funnelling conditions are present (indicated by atapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end)

Point 4: Pointe Saint-Jean to Cap Tourmente - Fog conditions are present (indicated by 3 straight lines in a vertical row)

Point 5: Pointe Argentenay - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines)

Point 6: Cap Tourmente to Saint-Siméon - Turbulence condition are present (indicated by a counter clockwise directed arrow)

Point 7: Petite rivière Saint-François - Confused or choppy sea condition are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row)

Point 8: Baie Saint-Paul - Channelling conditions are present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles)

Point 9: Passage de l'Île aux Coudres - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath)

Additional symbols found on the map include:

  • Located at (70°40'1.2"W, 47°18'14.4"N) katabatic wind conditions are present (indicated by a downward directed Arrow with a “K” inside)
  • Located at  (70°3'10.8"W, 47°19'22.8"N and 70°12'28.8"W, 47°32'16.8"N) confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row)
  • Located at  (70°16'22.8"W, 47°27'39.6"N and 69°57'39.6"W, 47°28'48"N) cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines)

Marine section of Traverse de Saint-Roch to Brisants Barrett and Hauts-fonds du Milieu

Marine conditions for points 10 to 20.

Point 10: Traverse de Saint-Roch - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 11: Ponte du Bout d’en Bas (Île aux Coudres) - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 12: Banc des Anglais - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 13: Cap aux Oies to Pointe aux Orignaux - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 14: Haut-fond Morin - Cross sea conditions and waves are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 15: Îles de Kamouraska - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 16: Gros Cap à l’Aigle and Cap au Saumon - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 17: Passe de I’Île aux Liévres - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 18: Île Blanche - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 19: Pointe de la rivière du Loup - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 20: Brisants Barrett and Hauts-fonds du Milieu - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (70°30'25.2"W, 47°27'18"N and 69°45'0"W, 48°8'38.4"N) channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).
  • Located at (69°45'0"W, 48°8'38.4"N and 69°32'24"W, 48°2'9.6"N and 69°18'3.6"W, 47°58'44.4"N and 69°30'3.6"W, 47°54'14.4"N) confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).
  • Located at (69°45'0"W, 48°8'38.4"N) fog is present (indicated by three straight lines in a vertical row).
  • Located at (69°45'0"W, 48°8'38.4"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (69°37'37.2"W, 47°58'51.6"N) cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).
  • Located at (70°22'12"W, 47°26'31.2"N) wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath)

Marine section ofRocher de Cacouna to the South tip of Île Verte to Île du Bic - 5 nautical miles to the West

Marine conditions for points 21 to 29.

Point 21: At Rocher de Cacouna to the South tip of Île Verte - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 22: At Mouth of the Saguenay - Waves, confused or choppy sea conditions, channeling, and fog are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row, 3 lines with waves in a vertical row, a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles and 3 lines in a vertical row).

Point 23: Île Rouge - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 24: Bancs de l’Île Rouge - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 25: Île Verte to Île aux Basques - Confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 26: Cap de Bon-Désir - Cross Sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 27: Point 6A (480 21’ – 690 20’) - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical line).

Point 28: 480 21’ – 690 07’ - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical line).

Point 29: Île du Bic (5 nautical miles to the west) - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical line).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (69°35'34.8"W, 47°47'13.2"N and 69°36'43.2"W, 47°55'15.6"N and 68°43'19.2"W, 48°24'36"N) wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).
  • Located at (69°43'51.6"W, 47°45'10.8"N and 68°45'0"W, 48°26'13.2"N and 68°30'54"W, 48°29'6"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (69°50'27.6"W, 47°43'15.6"N) confused or choppy sea conditions are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).
  • Located at (70°3'28.8"W, 47°40'4.8"N) cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Marine section of Île du Bic to Godbout

Marine conditions for points 30 to 38.

Point 30: Île du Bic - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 31: Île du Bic (Northern part and close to Île Bicquette lighthouse) - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 32: Rimouski (harbor) - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 33: Pointe à Michel - Waves and Wind opposing current are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 34: Battures de Manicouagan (flats) - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

Point 35: Baie-Comeau - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 36: Anse Saint-Pancrace - Katabatic winds are present (indicated by a downward directed Arrow with a “K” inside).

Point 37: Matane - Waves and fog are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and 3 straight lines in a vertical row).

Point 38: Godbout - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (68°43'58.8"W, 48°24'3.6"N and 67°22'26.4"W, 49°18'46.8"N and 66°19'15.6"W, 49°13'30"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (66°19'15.6"W, 49°13'30"N) turbulent conditions are present (indicated by a counter clockwise directed arrow).
  • Located at (67°22'26.4"W, 49°18'46.8"N) fog is present (indicated by 3 straight lines in a row).
  • Located at (67°22'26.4"W, 49°18'46.8"N) cross Sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).
  • Located at (66°23'34.8"W, 49°17'52.8"N) wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).
  • Located at (66°29'34.8"W, 49°7'30"N) channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

St. Lawrence River Corridor from Pointe-des-Monts to Cap Whittle

Map of the St. Lawrence River corridor from Pointe-des-Monts to Cap Whittle displaying the following cities:

  • Pointe-des-Monts
  • Cap-Chat
  • Port-Cartier
  • Grande-Vallée
  • Sept-Îles
  • Rivière-au-Renard
  • Port-Menier
  • Mingan
  • Havre-Saint-Pierre
  • Natashquan
  • Pointe Heath

As well as two water ways, Détroit de Jacques-Cartier north of Anticosti and Détroit d’Honguedo south of Anticosti.

Marine section of Pointe-des-Monts to Rivière Sainte-Marguerite

Marine conditions for points 39 to 45.

Point 39: Pointe-des-Monts - Waves, fog and cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row, 3 straight lines in a vertical row and 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 40: Pointe-des-Monts to Pointe aux Jambons - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 41: Île aux Oeufs - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 42: Île du Grand Caouis - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 43: Port-Cartier - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 44: Pointe aux Jambons - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 45: Rivière Sainte-Marguerite - Channeling and cross sea conditions are present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles and 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (67°26'45.6"W, 49°18'36"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (68°5'45.6"W, 49°17'9.6"N) katabatic Wind conditions are present (indicated by a downward arrow with a “K” inside).
  • Located at (66°2'2.4"W, 50°13'48"N) wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Marine section of Chenal de l'Ouest to Rivière Moisie

Marine conditions for points 46 to 53.

Point 46: Chenal de l’Ouest - Waves and corner effect are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrow below it).

Point 47: Pointe à la Chasse - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 48: Baie des Sept Îles - Waves and reflection are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and two waves traveling in opposite directions meeting together to form a larger wave).

Point 49: Île du Corossol - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrow below it).

Point 50: Ile La Petite Boule - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 51: Ile La Grosse Boule - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 52: Sept-Îles to Rivière-Saint-Jean - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 53: Rivière Moisie - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (66°17'52.8"W, 50°7'8.4"N) corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrow below it).

Marine section of Banc Blaskowit to Pointe Heath

Marine conditions for points 54 to 63.

Point 54: Banc Blaskowit - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 55: Rivière Sheldrake - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 56: Rivière-au-Tonnerre - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 57: Banc Parent - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 58: Pointe de l’Ouest - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 59: Port-Menier - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 60: Rivière Jupiter - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 61: Pointe Carleton - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 62: Cap de la Table - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 63: Pointe Heath - waves and cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Additional symbols on the maps include:

  • Located at (64°17'52.8"W, 50°14'9.6"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (66°15'14.4"W, 50°11'24"N and 64°14'6"W, 50°15'10.8"N) wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Marine section of Rivière Saint-Jean to Chenal à la Proie - South entrance

Marine conditions for points 64 to 73.

Point 64: Rivière Saint-Jean - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 65: Île aux Perroquets and Île Nue de Mingan - Cross sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 66: Banc de Mingan - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 67: La Longue Pointe to Île Nue de Mingan - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 68: La Longue Pointe to Mingan - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 69: Île du Havre de Mingan - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 70: Chenal de Mingan - Wind opposing current and cross sea conditions are present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction) and by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 71: Île aux Bouleaux to Petite Île aux Bouleaux - Waves and funneling are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end).

Point 72: La Grande Île - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 73: Chenal à la Proie (South entrance) - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

Additional symbols on the map include:

  • Located at (63°37'26.4"W, 50°12'7.2"N and 63°33'0"W, 50°12'25.2"N) wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

Marine section of Chenal du Fantôme to Pointe Nord-Est

Marine conditions for points 74 to 85.

Point 74: Chenal du Fantôme - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

Point 75: Chenal de la Petite Île au Marteau (Chenal Walrus) - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 76: Haut-fond à l’Eau Claire - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 77: La Grande Pointe à l’Eau Claire - Cross sea conditions and corner effect is present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines and an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrow below it).

Point 78: Baie des Trilobites - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 79: Île Saint-Charles - Reflection is present (indicated by two waves traveling in opposite directions meeting together to form a larger wave).

Point 80: Île à la Chasse (Northwest tip) - Confused or choppy seas are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row).

Point 81: Rocher de la Garde - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 82: Haut-fond Collins - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 83: Chenal des Saints - Waves and funneling are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end).

Point 84: Île Sainte-Geneviève - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 85: Pointe Nord-Est - Funneling is present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (63°38'27.6"W, 50°14'49.2"N) wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).
  • Located at (63°38'27.6"W, 50°14'49.2"N) cross Sea conditions are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Marine section of Baie Johan-Beetz to Banc Beaugé

Marine conditions for points 86 to 95.

Point 86: Baie Johan-Beetz - Funneling and wind opposing current are present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end and a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 87: Baie Johan-Beetz to Natashquan - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 88: Rivière Natashquan - Waves and wind opposing current are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 89: Pointe de Natashquan - Wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

Point 90: Haut-fond Court - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 91: Kegaska - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 92: La Romaine - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 93: La Romaine to Îles Sainte-Marie - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 94: Rivière Olomane - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 95: Banc Beaugé - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (59°47'34.8"W, 50°25'8.4"N and 59°43'58.8"W, 50°26'16.8"N and 59°43'33.6"W, 50°25'19.2"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (59°47'34.8"W, 50°25'8.4"N and 59°43'58.8"W, 50°26'16.8"N) funneling is present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end).
  • Located at (59°40'4.8"W, 50°27'39.6"N) wind opposing current conditions are present (indicated by two identical wave symbols traveling opposite to the direction the arrow beneath).

St. Lawrence River Corridor from Cap Whittle - Blanc-Sablon

Map of the St. Lawrence River corridor from Cap Whittle to Blanc-Sablon displaying the following cities:

  • Cap Whittle
  • Chevery
  • La Tabatière
  • Saint-Augustin
  • Blanc-Sablon

Also includes a small region of Nova-Scotia.

Marine section of Cap Whittle to Île aux Trois Collines

Marine conditions for points 96 to 103.

Point 96: Cap whittle - Funneling and waves are present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 97: Île Galibois - Funneling and waves are present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 98: Îles Sainte-Marie - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 99: Chevery - Rivière Nétagamiou - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 100: Cap Mackinnon (Île du Petit Mécatina) - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Point 101: Baie des Moutons - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 102: Île du Gros Mécatina - Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 103: Île aux Trois Collines - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Additional symbols:

  • Located at (59°42'14.4"W, 50°26'45.6"N, 59°44'34.8"W, 50°26'9.6"N, 59°49'44.4"W, 50°24'25.2"N, 59°49'4.8"W, 50°22'37.2"N and 59°37'4.8"W, 50°19'30"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Marine section of Baie de Jacques-Cartier to Baie du Vieux Fort to Strait of Belle Isle

Marine conditions for points 104 to 108.

Point 104: Baie de Jacques - Cartier to Baie du Vieux Fort-Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 105: Baie de Brador - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 106: Banc Perroquet to Île Greenly - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 107: Baie de Blanc-Sablon - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 108: Strait of Belle Isle - Fog and waves are present (indicated by 3 straight lines in a vertical row and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (58°57'18"W, 50°49'1.2"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (58°58'12"W, 50°46'33.6"N and 58°55'51.6"W, 50°49'48"N) corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).
  • Located at (58°55'4.8"W, 50°49'12"N) channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

St. Lawrence River Corridor from Gaspésie to Baie des Chaleurs

Map of the St. Lawrence River corridor from Gaspésie to Baie des Chaleurs displaying the following cities:

  • Matane
  • Pointe-des-Monts
  • Cap-Chat
  • Port-Cartier
  • Grande-Vallée
  • Rivière-au-Renard
  • Grande-Rivière
  • Carleton
  • Bathurst

Also includes the regions of Baie des Chaleurs, Detroit d’Honguedo and Anticosti.

Marine section of Matane to Cap-des-Rosiers to Cap Gaspé

Marine conditions for points 109 to 115.

Point 109: Matane to Cap-des-Rosiers - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 110: Les Méchins to Grande-Vallée - Turbulence and waves are present (indicated by a counter clockwise directed arrow and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 111: Les Méchins to Rivière-la-Madeleine - Barrier effect and cross seas are present (indicated by a downward sloping arrow stacked vertically over a straight line and 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 112: Mont-Louis – L’Anse-Pleureuse – Rivière-la-Madeleine – Grande-Vallée - Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 113: Petite-Vallée to Cap Gaspé - Convergence and waves are present (indicated by one arrow becoming connected with a downward sloping arrow and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 114: Rivière-au-Renard - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 115: Cap Gaspé - Confused or choppy sea, waves and cross seas are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row, 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and 3 chevron shaped lines overlaid by 3 reflected chevron shapes).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (66°29'52.8"W, 49°7'19.2"N and 64°28'51.6"W, 48°50'34.8"N) channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).
  • Located at (64°21'32.4"W, 48°48'36"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Marine section of Baie de Gaspé to Haut-fond Leander

Marine conditions for points 115 to 122.

Point 115: Cap Gaspé - Confused or choppy sea, waves and cross seas are present (indicated by two wavy lines in a vertical row, 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and 3 chevron shaped lines overlaid by 3 reflected chevron shapes).

Point 116: Baie de Gaspé - Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 117: Douglastown - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 118: Banc des Américains - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 119: Baie de Malbaie - Fog and waves are present (indicated by 3 straight lines in a vertical row and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 120: Île Bonaventure - Waves and cross seas are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row and 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 121: Banc de l’Orphelin - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 122: Haut-fond Leander - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (65°38'49.2"W, 49°15'25.2"N) cross seas are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).
  • Located at (65°32'31.2"W, 49°14'24"N, 65°27'50.4"W, 49°14'56.4"N, 65°18'39.6"W, 49°14'13.2"N and 65°9'28.8"W, 49°11'38.4"N) channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).
  • Located at (65°31'22.8"W, 49°15'46.8"N) barrier effect is present (indicated by an arrow with a downward slope stacked vertically over a straight line).
  • Located at (64°41'42"W, 49°12'3.96"N) convergence is present (indicated by one arrow becoming connected with a downward sloping arrow).
  • Located at (64°35'45.6"W, 49°11'9.6"N and 64°22'40.8"W, 49°1'4.8"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Marine section of Cap d'Espoir to Pointe Bonaventure to Eel Bay

Marine conditions for points 123 to 133.

Point 123: Cap d’Espoir to Pointe Bonaventure - Convergence and waves are present (indicated by one arrow becoming connected with a downward sloping arrow and 3 lines with waves stacked vertically).

Point 124: Pointe au Maquereau - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Point 125; Northwest Miscou Point to Maisonnette Point - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 126: Miscou Island (Northwest side) - Cross seas are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 127: Port-Daniel - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 128: Baie de Paspébiac - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 129: Bathurst - Funneling and wind opposing current is present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end and a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 130: Petite rivière Cascapédia and Rivière Cascapédia - Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 131: Heron Channel - Funneling and waves are present (indicated by a tapering line with an arrow at the narrowest end and 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 132: Rivière Nouvelle (baie Tracadigache) - Channeling is present (indicated by a tapering arrow between two opposite semi circles).

Point 133: Eel Bay - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Additional symbols:

  • Located at (64°17'16.8"W, 48°28'26.4"N and 64°17'49.2"W, 48°26'24"N) waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).
  • Located at (64°17'49.2"W, 48°26'24"N) cross seas are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

St. Lawrence River Corridor of Îles de la Madeleine

Map of the St. Lawrence River corridor around Îles de la Madeleine displaying the following cities:

  • Grande-Vallée
  • Rivière-au-Renard
  • Grande-Rivière
  • Pointe Nord
  • Cap-aux-Meules
  • Cap Nord
  • Cap Ray

Includes the region Île Miscou.

Marine section of Northwest side, particularly Pointe Hérissée area to Le Corps-Mort

Marine conditions for points 134 to 142.

Point 134:  Northwest side (Particularly Pointe Hérissée area) - Convergence is present (indicated by one arrow becoming connected with a downward sloping arrow).

Point 135: Northeast side - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 136: Pointe de l’Est - Wind opposing current is present (indicated by a wave traveling opposite to the direction of the arrow beneath (the arrow is indicative of the current direction)).

Point 137: Île Brion and Rocher(s) aux Oiseaux - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Point 138: La Perle (reef) - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 139: Île d’Entrée - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Point 140: La Passe - Waves are present (indicated by 3 lines with waves in a vertical row).

Point 141: Southwest side - Cross seas are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Point 142: Le Corps-Mort - Corner effect is present (indicated by an upward sloping line separating from a straight arrowed line below it).

Additional Symbols:

  • Located at (61°27'43.2"W, 47°35'20.4"N) cross seas are present (indicated by 3 chevron shaped lines over laid by 3 reflected chevron shaped lines).

Extra - Stations

Environment Canada’s marine reporting stations from the St. Lawrence River to the Central and Northern Gulf - map read west to east:

  • Kingston
  • Watertown (United States network)
  • Messina (United States network)
  • Dorval
  • Trois-Rivières
  • Saint-François-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
  • Île-aux-Grues
  • Île Rouge
  • Île Bicquette
  • Bale-Comeau
  • Pointe-des-Monts
  • Cap-Chat
  • Buoy (49033’ – 65052’)
  • Cap de la Madeleine
  • Cap d’Espoir
  • Port-Menier
  • Havre-Saint-Pierre
  • Pointe Heath
  • Natashquan
  • Blanc-Sablon
  • Daniel Harbour (Newfoundland)
  • Stephenville (Newfoundland)
  • Port-aux-Basques (Newfoundland)
  • Île Saint-Paul (Newfoundland)
  • Chatham (New Brunswick)
  • Miscou (New Brunswick)
  • Charlo (New Brunswick)

Extra - Areas

Environment Canada’s weatherradio locations and frequencies from the St. Lawrence River to the Central and Northern Gulf.

Slogan: “Wherever you happen to be, you can usually pick up Weatheradio or the Coast Guard on one of the frequencies of their networks.  Tune in for safety’s sake!”

Map is read west to east:

Forecast areas:

  • Gananoque to Cardinal
  • Cardinal to Montréal
  • Montréal to Trois-Rivières
  • Trois-Rivières to Donnacona
  • Donnacona to Île-aux-Coudres
  • Île-aux-Coudres to Tadoussac
  • Tadoussac to Baie-Corneau
  • Baie-Corneau to Pointe-des-Monts
  • Pointe-des-Monts to Sept-Îles

Weatheradio stations:

  • Montréal (162.55 MHz)
  • Trois-Rivières (162.40 MHz)
  • Québec (162.55 MHz)
  • Grands-Fonds (162.475 MHz)
  • Rimouski (162.55 MHz)
  • Saint-Cléophas (162.40 MHz)
  • Sept-Îles (162.55 MHz)

Forecast areas with frequencies:

Anticosti:

  • Mingan (162.40 MHz)
  • Rivière-au-Renard (162.475 MHz)
  • Harrington Harbour (162.55 MHz)

Chaleur-Miscou

Gulf-Magdalen:

  • Cap-aux-Meules (162.55 MHz)

Gulf-Port au Port:

  • Kegaska (162.475 MHz)

Northeast Gulf

Belle-Isle:

  • Blanc-Sablon (162.40 MHz)