Frequently Asked Questions

Parking is available at a cost of $5 per 24 hours for people who wish to be away for a few days (e.g.: crossing the Groulx Mountains).

Dogs on leashes are welcome in the Uapishka (Groulx) Mountains area. However, we recommend being wary of porcupines when with dogs.

When staying at the Uapishka Station, dogs are only authorized in prospector camps and on the campground.

Therefore, they are not authorized inside the inn. Remember that other people are on the site. Be respectful by keeping your dog on a leash.

The Uapishka Station is located 336 km north of Baie-Comeau, for a road trip of about 4 1/2 hours.

The road is paved from Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (Km 214) and from Relais Gabriel (Km 318) to the Station (Km 336).

• Km0 to Km214 (Baie-Comeau - Manic5): Asphalt

• Km214 to km314 (Manic5 - Relais-Gabriel): Gravel

• Km314 to km479 (Relais-Gabriel - Fire Lake): Asphalt

• Km479 to Km546 (Fire Lake - Mont Wright): Gravel

• Km546 to Km565 (Mont Wright - Fermont): Asphalt

Be sure to fill up in Baie-Comeau or Fermont, as there are only a few gas stations along the way:

• Km 94 — Relais Manic-Outarde (restaurant, Internet, accommodations)

• Km 211 — Motel Énergie (gas, restaurant, Internet, accommodations)

• Km 316 — Relais Gabriel (gas, Internet)

• km 579 — Fermont (all the basic municipality services)

You can check the four-day forecast on the Aurora Alerts website. You can check the four-day forecast on the Aurora Alerts website. The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the months of September and October. It is also possible to observe the phenomenon from mid-August to mid-March. As a reminder, several conditions must be met to have the chance to observe the Northern Lights (absence of clouds, new moon, solar activity, etc.).

No, the closest place is in Fermont. However, we offer food services if reserved in advance.

There is no refrigerator in the rooms or any equipment to cook your meals inside the inn. Meals are included for all bookings at the inn. However, the cabins do come equipped with everything you need to cook your meals.

Route 389 in its entirety and the Uapishka (Groulx) Mountain Range and Manicouagan Crater Lake sectors are not covered by any cellular network. But you will have access to Wi-Fi and telephone coverage at the Uapishka Station.

During your outdoor activities, we would suggest that you use a different communication system (spot, VHF radio, satellite phone).

Cabins only can be rented throughout the year. However, the inn, the camping and the bistro are closed from October 15 to January 15 and from April 20 to June 24.

Yes, it is.

At Km 394.

No. Note that the nearest RV dump stations are in Baie-Comeau or Fermont. Please refer to the following site for exact locations and to plan your stay: stationvidangevr.com