Access to the Region
By road
| Distances | |
|---|---|
| Baie-Comeau | 565 km |
| Chicoutimi | 878 km |
| Churchill Falls | 261 km |
| Gatineau | 1428 km |
| Goose Bay | 544 km |
| Labrador City | 27 km |
| Manic 5 | 351 km |
| Montréal | 1234 km |
| Québec | 976 km |
| Sept-Iles | 796 km |
| Toronto | 1779 km |
| Trois-Rivières | 1108 km |
| Type of road | ||
|---|---|---|
| Baie-Comeau - Manic 5 | 213 km | Paved |
| Manic 5 - Gagnon | 180 km | Gravel |
| Gagnon - Fire Lake | 90 km | Paved |
| Fire Lake - Mont-Wright | 67 km | Gravel |
| Mont-Wright - Fermont | 17 km | Paved |
The main entryway to Caniapiscau is the Trans Quebec-Labrador road (389-500). Expect a seven-hour drive from Baie-Comeau and eight hours from Goose Bay to reach Fermont. In winter, consult road conditions before driving.
Portrait of Road 389
Road 389 is a little over 565 kilometres. It links Baie-Comeau to Fermont and ends at the Quebec-Labrador border. The road extending north passes by the Manic-Outardes hydro complex, the Groulx Mounts, the Lake Jeannine mine site (closed in 1975), the site of what used to be the town of Gagnon, the mine site exploited at Fire Lake and the Mont Wright Mine (the only one still in operation). The beautiful landscapes and the grand scale of the hydroelectric installations along the way are breathtaking.
Safety
Since service stations are rare on Road 389, better take a few precautions before venturing onto it. Fill the gas tank every chance you get. There are three gas stations along the road; at Manic 2 (km 22), at Manic 5 (km 213) and at the Relais Gabriel (km 330). Always carry a good spare tire and everything needed to change it. Caution is essential when driving, since the number of bends in the road is impressive and they can at times surprise you. Consult road and weather conditions before taking Road 389.
Road conditions
Transport Québec
CAA towing in Fermont
Telephone: 418 287-5161
Québec weather
Telephone: 1 800 361-2670
Labrador weather
Telephone: 709 256-6611
Portrait of Road 500
Road 500 covers 550 kilometres and links North West River to Labrador City. It ends at the Quebec-Labrador border. Stretching from East to West, it passes through the towns of Happy Valley - Goose Bay and Churchill Falls. Discover the Ashuanipi River as well as the majestic Churchill River. Since it is a dirt road, apply the same safety measures as for Road 389. Gas stations are in Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Churchill Falls, Wabush and Labrador City.
| Distances (from Fermont) | |
|---|---|
| Happy Valley - Goose Bay - Churchill Falls | 288 km |
| Churchill Falls - Labrador City | 238 km |
By plane
The airport nearest Fermont is located in Wabush, 35 kilometres away. Air Canada Jazz and Pascan offer daily flights to Wabush from Montreal, Quebec City and Sept-Îles. Provincial Airlines offer flights from Sept-Iles, Goose Bay and St John's. Car rentals are available at the airport.
Air Canada
Telephone: 1 888 247-2262
Pascan Aviation
Telephone: 1 888 313-8777
Provincial Airlines
Telephone: 1 800 563-2800
Budget
Telephone: 1 800 268-8900
National
Telephone: 1 800 387-4747
By train
The train trip offers spectacular panoramas throughout the entire ride, particularly along the Moisie River. Fermont is accessible by train through the Tshiuetin railway. The tracks link Sept-Iles to Emeril Junction and Schefferville. The Sept-Îles- Emeril Junction trip will take 6 to 8 hours.
Tshiuetin railway Sept-Îles
Reservations: 1 866 962-0988 or 418 960-0982
Thsiuetin Train Schefferville
Info: 418 585-3608
Please note that the train stops at Emeril Junction station 90 kilometers from Fermont. Passaebgers must manage a transport to Labrador City and Fermont.