Rimouski
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Rimouski (/ˌrɪmu'ski/) is a city in Quebec, Canada. Rimouski is located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, at the mouth of the Rimouski River. It has a population of 46,860 (as of 2011). Rimouski is the site of Université du Québec à Rimouski, the Cégep de Rimouski (which includes the Institut maritime du Québec) and the Music Conservatory. It is also the home of some ocean sciences research centres.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA307 — Pointe des Monts to Escoummins
Also see Quebec.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Quebec.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Navigation to Rimouski is easy. Currents, wind waves and shoals are further upstream. You choose your course according to the good wind.
Entrance
Rimouski is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
The port has a commercial wharf. To its east there is a marina for yachts.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Rimouski Marina
The marina has 80 berths, 25 for visitors, maximum lenthg 60' (18 m), draft 10' (3 m). It is a aull service marina, it provodes water, electricity, toilets, showers, washer & dryer (take money), fuel station, WiFi. Pumpout. Haul-out 12 T trailer, repairs by local contractors, mast crane on request. Shops,convenience stores,and propane nearby. Restaurant.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +1 (418) 723 0202; Fax: +1 (418) 722 5075 ; VHF channel 68
- Address: PO Box 393, Rimouski (Quebec), Canada G5L 7C3
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the marina, need money |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel dock In the marina |
| Bottled gas | Propane in a store near the marina |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In the marina by contractors |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | National Rent-a-Car and Bleu Pelican in the town |
Provisioning
- Supermarket near the marina
Eating out
- In the marina
Transportation
- Aéroport régional de Mont-Joli (YYY IATA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights about 30 minutes drive from Rimouski
- VIA Rail train station located near downtown
- Orléans Express has many daily runs to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ferryboats
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Rimouski and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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