Location ideas for your intimate wedding in the heart of the Côte-Nord region

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Why choose Côte-Nord for your elopement or intimate wedding?

Love in the wild

We have to admit it right away: Côte-Nord is our favorite region in Quebec. It is the very essence of raw nature—both majestic and untamed. Stretching over 1,000 km of coastline, the landscapes evolve with every kilometer, while the climate shifts as you venture further east. Côte-Nord is all about endless rocky headlands, breathtaking cliffs, and long sandy beaches that invite quiet contemplation. Cities like Baie-Comeau and Sept-Îles serve as perfect gateways to explore this wild and stunning region. We’ve explored it over and over again, yet it always feels like it has a thousand more hidden treasures to reveal.

But if there’s one place that takes our breath away every time, it’s undoubtedly the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. Setting off by zodiac or boat taxi and watching these time-sculpted islands appear on the horizon is an unparalleled feeling of freedom. What gives this park its otherworldly charm, though, are its prehistoric limestone monoliths, shaped over millennia. And what could be more magical than camping on a deserted island or spending the night in a lighthouse?

Côte-Nord is a land of adventure for couples who crave freedom—those who are ready to do whatever it takes to experience an intimate wedding or elopement far from the beaten path.


A few ideas

De unforgettable nature locations for your intimate wedding in Côte-Nord

Infinite beaches

Côte-Nord is dotted with wild beaches stretching for miles, offering an intimate and breathtaking setting for a simple yet unforgettable wedding. Whether in Pointe-aux-Outardes, Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, or Natashquan, you’ll find fine sand, wind-sculpted dunes, and golden light at the end of the day. Here, barefoot in the sand, with the horizon as your only witness, every moment becomes truly magical.

Manitou Falls

For a wedding in perfect harmony with nature, Manitou Falls, near Rivière-au-Tonnerre, offers a setting that is both powerful and serene. Imagine an intimate exchange of vows, surrounded by the boreal forest and lulled by the soothing sound of water cascading over the rocks. A hidden gem, perfect for a timeless moment where only love and the raw beauty of the landscape matter.

Mingan Archipelago

Exchanging vows in the heart of the Mingan Archipelago means uniting in a landscape that feels straight out of a dream. Surrounded by monoliths sculpted by millennia of erosion and lulled by the rhythm of the waves, you can truly feel the power and poetry of nature. Imagine a sunset ceremony, with limestone cliffs as your backdrop and the vastness of the river stretching before you—an enchanting and untamed setting for an unforgettable moment.

Beyond these iconic locations, Côte-Nord is home to hidden gems where nature reveals its full majesty. Whether you dream of exchanging vows on rugged cliffs, bathed in the soft morning light, or sharing a timeless moment facing the vastness of the St. Lawrence River or the beauty of a secluded river, we know of secret, crowd-free spots where nature provides the perfect backdrop to make your elopement even more magical and unforgettable.


Tadoussac

Situated at the entrance to Côte-Nord, Tadoussac is where mountains plunge into the river, creating a breathtaking landscape. A wedding atop the Dunes of Tadoussac, overlooking the St. Lawrence Estuary, offers a stunning view and an atmosphere that is both romantic and untamed. To learn more about this exceptional destination, check out our dedicated page on Tadoussac.

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Sylvia & Maxime adventure in Mingan Archipelago 

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Sylvia & Maxime adventure in Mingan Archipelago 

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Rosalie & Félix

The most beautiful day of our life, which we  immortalized with incredible photographers ❤️ Love is Nord is the best decision for an intimate wedding, there were four of us and often just me and my husband, Josée and Patrick's good humor and wonderful soul put us at ease right away.

The photos tell a story, it's just wonderful!

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Josée and Patrick's good humor and wonderful soul put us at ease right away.

Annie & Dominic

Love is Nord guided us through the planning process so that we could make the right decisions for ourselves. We felt listened to and well taken care of, without any pressure or obligation. I was particularly keen to avoid any kind of stress associated with this event: we succeeded!

As we thought about it, we realized that we wanted to “be with the flow” rather than organize a day that was run on the clock. They were 200% comfortable with that.

And the photo results are absolutely splendid.

We wanted to get married our way: simple, relaxed and intimate. But we had no idea how to go about it.

Laurence &Vincent

A huge thank you for accompanying us on our adventure to the Mingan Islands. Right from the start, they gave us sound advice on site selection, logistical details and our North Shore road trip.

We had a wonderful time with you. And what can I say about the photos! Each one more magical than the last, true to this unique moment in our lives. You have a real talent and your love of nature shines through in your work. Thanks again :)!!!

On our wedding day, we felt confident and everything went smoothly. 

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