Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec, Canada

Bracing and beautiful, this tiny fishing town on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence’s rugged coastline was settled by the Acadians in 1857 – which accounts for the lovely lyrical lilt of the local accent. Surrounded by striking national parks and dotted with Innu villages, this region celebrates the culture of Canada’s aboriginal people and offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.  Discover the legacy of the Innus, among the first peoples to have lived on the land and how their traditional pharmacy thrives to this day.  Explore the haunting beauty of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. Carved over thousands of years by the wind and waves, the park’s surreal landscape of limestone islands and granitic islets looks like it has been sculpted by the greatest artisans. Back in Havre-Saint-Pierre, admire the views of the port as you dream of snow crab, scallops, lobster and salmon for dinner.