Development of a service area at the Kegaska fishing harbour - Côte-Nord

The Kegaska harbour is a key hub for commercial activities, including passenger and cargo transit. Its Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) unloading dock and the Transport Canada pier are heavily used, but the lack of parking space disrupts operations for both fishermen and maritime transport services.

To address this issue, the project will develop designated parking and operational areas for port stakeholders. Barriers will be installed to secure and delineate public and commercial spaces. A specific access point will be maintained for boat launching to ensure smooth coexistence with the local community.

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Notice of Determination

 

October 22, 2026 – The authority determined that the proposed development of a service area at Kegaska Fishing Harbour – North Shore is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on the following factors:

  • impacts on the rights of indigenous peoples;
  • indigenous knowledge;
  • community knowledge;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • Mitigation measures that are technically and economically feasible.

The mitigation measures taken into account in this determination are presented below.

The Authority is satisfied that the project is unlikely to cause adverse environmental effects.

Consequently, the authority may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any function or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Small craft habours - Quebec Region
104 rue Dalhousie
Québec QC G1K 7Y7
Email: benoit.blanchet-caron@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Kegaska fishing harbour (Quebec)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2025-06-10

  • Proponent

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    89618

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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