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Things to see in Rimouski (Canada): 8 places and when to go
Rimouski is a town in Canada, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Nature (2), Wildlife (1). The best known are Bic National Park, Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse and Pic Champlain. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 48.4337, -68.5167
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 516 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rimouski
The places in and around Rimouski, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bic National ParkNational park of Quebec, Canada23 km
- Pointe-au-Père LighthouseLighthouse in Quebec, Canada10.0 km
- Pic ChamplainSummit in Saint-Fabien, Quebec, Canada26 km
- Centre d'interprétation Zoom NatureMuseum29 km
- Distillerie du Saint-LaurentDistillery9.8 km
- Maison LamontagneMuseum5.8 km
- Musée régional de RImouskiMuseum2.1 km
- Site historique maritime de Pointe-au-PèreMuseum9.9 km
When to go to Rimouski
The best time to visit Rimouski is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:32
- FebBest time9:56
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time15:00
- JunBest time15:52
- JulBest time15:31
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:56
- DecPossible8:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. In May, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rimouski
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 516 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Val-Brillant6 places72 km
- Rivière-du-Loup5 places101 km
- Edmundston6 places118 km
- Cap-Chat8 places154 km
- Les Éboulements7 places175 km
- Chicoutimi14 places188 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rimouski?
The best known: Bic National Park, Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, Pic Champlain. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rimouski?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07.
How do you get to Rimouski?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 516 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rimouski as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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