From Cap Mecatina, the coast trends in a general SW direction for 54.5 miles to Cape Whittle. Like other coastal sections in the N part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this coast is indented by numerous bays and inlets, which are encumbered by abovewater features and hidden dangers, and are fronted by off lying islands. The only place of commercial significance on the coast is Harrington Harbor, which lies among the Harrington Islands. In general, the larger islands are high. Ile du Petit Mecatina (Little Mecatina Island), the largest and highest on this coast, lies about 15 miles SW of Cap Mecatina. Some of the off lying islands, which lie up to 6 miles offshore, are rather steep to on the seaward side and lie up to 9.5 miles offshore.

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