Cheap Flights to Kegashka Airport

Discover Kegashka

Kegashka, lying near the Gulf of St Lawrence by the eastern part of Quebec, makes an ideal vacation for those who want to visit the Canadian countryside. Those going here can visit via Kegaska Airport, located two kilometres north of the town of Kegashka. It is a small-sized facility, which allows only for a limited range of aircraft to land and depart from here. 

Travellers looking for Kegaska Airport will find it between 50.1958 (latitude) and -61.2658 (longitude) on the map. It has an elevation of 32 ft above sea level, with a runway measuring about 1,641 ft long. This size does not minimise the opportunities of the airport to connect to other ports of entry, however, which makes Kegaska Airport a convenient transport option between other towns in the region.

What to see & do

Years before, tourists going to Kegashka had to cross Newfoundland and Labrador to reach Kegashka. This took time for travellers, especially in harsh weather. Those going here, however, will now find Route 138, which connects Kegashka with the rest of Quebec. A bridge was inaugurated here, which lies across the Natashquan River where one can enjoy an active bout of riding the current on boat. 

The proximity of the river makes other various outdoor activities to try. Several small rivers flow to the Gulf St Lawrence, making riverside tours a potential attraction. Those going out to the surrounding area can visit the nearby towns of Natashquan and La Romaine. Natashquan is particularly known for its peaceful beauty and as the birthplace of Gilles Vigneault, a well-known singer and songwriter. Those visiting here as part of the itinerary will find an exhibit of the local characters that inspired his songs in the Vieille Ecole. One will also find here rustic cultural landmarks such as the Les Galets – a cluster of white huts with bright red roofs where fishermen used to salt and dry their catch. From here, tourists can then check out the surrounding beaches and hike the trails through isolated woods. Waterfalls and lookouts can be found here, which add to the idyllic views.

When in the area, one must take the chance to explore other great outdoor landmarks in Quebec. Tourists can start with Foret Monmorency, where one can take part in a wildlife-viewing tour. The reserve is quite vast, as it is one of the biggest forest research projects in the world. In here, the 412 sq-km boreal forest is home to black bears, timber wolves, beavers, otters, porcupines, and about 140 species of birds. There is also Baie Ste-Catherine to see, where tourists can go on a while-watching adventure. Blue, minke, humpback, fin, and endangered beluga whales come here between May to October, allowing for one of nature's most fascinating sights. 

How to get around within Kegaska

Limited information about the public transport services can be found about Kegashka. Those planning to go here, however, should consider renting a car in case of a lack of buses and other transport vehicles in town and the surrounding area. Driving on one's own will also be more suitable for those with a detailed itinerary for faraway places.

How to get there

When visiting Kegashka, tourists going here can book connecting flights to Kegaska Airport. Air Labrador serves here and connects passengers with Blanc-Sablon, Chevery, La Romaine, La Tabatiere, Natashquan, Saint-Augustin, and Tete-a-la-Baleine.