Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan was founded in 1849 by fishermen from the Gaspésie region. This former fishing station and trading post is now a small fishing village and an Innu community, living in harmony without a border for decades. Mingan, whose name is alleged of Breton origin, means 'white stone'. Nearby, one finds the Mingan River, part of which is owned by the Innu Council of Ekuanitshit that, since 1983, restore the river and its primary resource, the salmon. The village remains a haven of peace and natural beauty. So if you decide to drop anchor, the Paspayas (descendants of early settlers of the North Shore from Paspébiac, Gaspésie) will be pleased to welcome you. more... See more text