Access to the area

By road

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 550 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: 1 877 393-2363
Ministère des Transports du Labrador: (709) 896-2108
CAA towing in Fermont: (418) 287-5555
Québec weather: 1 800 361-2670
Labrador weather: (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.

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By plane

The airport nearest Fermont is located in Wabush, 35 kilometres away. Air Canada Jazz offers daily flights to Wabush from Montreal, Quebec City and Sept-Iles. Provincial Airlines offer flights from Sept-Iles, Goose Bay and St John's. Car rentals are available at the airport.

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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 Ross Bay Junction and Schefferville. The Sept-Iles-Ross Bay Junction trip will take 6 to 8 hours.

Tshiuetin railway Sept-Îles
Reservations: 418 960-0982  ou 1-866-962-0988

Thsiuetin Train Schefferville
Info: (418) 585 3608

It is important to CHECK these schedules with Thsiuetin Train as changes may be made. *Children and seniors benefit from special fares.

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