Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan

[edit] Around 1880, the first settlers arrived, mostly from Paspébiac, themselves descendants of Acadians. In 1885, the post office opened. The municipality was officially created in 1966 as Longue-Pointe, but renamed to Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan in 1997.

[edit] Population[edit] Canada census – Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan community profile 202120162011 Population408 (-6.0% from 2016)434 (-9.4% from 2011)479 (+11.4% from 2006) Land area370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi)387.81 km2 (149.73 sq mi)388.76 km2 (150.10 sq mi) Population density1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.2/km2 (3.1/sq mi) Median age56.4 (M: 55.2, F: 56.8)51.5 (M: 51.1, F: 53.3)50.1 (M: 49.2, F: 51.9) Private dwellings257 (total)  204 (occupied)229 (total)  201 (occupied)229 (total)  Median household income$84,000$78,080$.N/A Notes: 2011 income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons. References: 2021 2016 2011 Historical Census Data - Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, QuebecYearPop.±% 1966 483—     1971 547+13.3% 1976 560+2.4% 1981 651+16.3% 1986 612−6.0% 1991 552−9.8%YearPop.±% 1996 537−2.7% 2001 505−6.0% 2006 430−14.9% 2011 479+11.4% 2016 434−9.4% 2021 408−6.0%Source: Statistics Canada Language[edit] Canada Census Mother Tongue - Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, Quebec Census Total French English French & English Other Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % 2011 485 460 9.8% 94.85% 10 n/a% 2.06% 0 0.0% 0.00% 15 33.3% 3.09% 2006 425 415 17.0% 97.65% 0 0.0% 0.00% 0 0.0% 0.00% 10 0.0% 2.35% 2001 510 500 4.8% 98.04% 0 0.0% 0.00% 0 0.0% 0.00% 10 n/a% 1.96% 1996 525 525 n/a 100.00% 0 n/a 0.00% 0 n/a 0.00% 0 n/a 0.00%

[edit] Humpback whale, aboard an inflatable boat from the Mingan Island Cetacean Study team In the region, there is a statue of a Giant Puffin. It is a tribute to the seabirds that live in colonies around the town's shores. On July 5, 2010, Canada Post made a commemorative stamp of the giant Atlantic Puffin as part of its Roadside Attractions collection. The town is also the location of the Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS), a research station that studies marine animals. MICS gives tourists the opportunity to support the organization by allowing visitors to ride on a zodiac with the research team, visitors can expect to come within meters of whales and other marine animals. Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan is accessible by the sea, and via The Whale Route (Route 138). With 33,000 kilometres (21,000 mi) of trails, The Federation of Snowmobile Clubs of Quebec and La Minganie Snowmobile Club, based in Les Escoumins, offer detailed interactive maps on the different snowmobile circuits and their points of service.