Why go
- City in Quebec, Canada.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Rimouski Airport (YXK).
History
Rimouski is a city in Quebec, Canada. Rimouski is located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, at the mouth of the Rimouski River. As of 2021, the city has a population of 48,935. Rimouski, whose motto is Legi patrum fidelis, is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence Estuary, around 300 km downstream of Quebec City. It is the site of Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR), the Cégep de Rimouski and the Music Conservatory. It is also the home of some ocean sciences research centres.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Arik Niger Q9 (BEH) · 3 routes: Baie Comeau, Sept-iles, Wabush
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 2 routes: Baie Comeau*, Montreal*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rimouski Airport (YXK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include Traverse Rimouski-Forestville, Rimouski/Sept-Îles, Rimouski - Blanc Sablon.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rimouski, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.