Located in the St. Lawrence estuary, on the North Shore, Havre-Saint-Pierre is nestled in a region called Minganie, where you will find a most spectacular group of islands in the St. Lawrence River, the Mingan Archipelago. Founded in 1857 by fishermen from the Magdalene Islands, Havre-Saint-Pierre is today a prosperous and thriving community of 3,500 inhabitants. The region is a paradise for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.