RIMOUSKI
Rimouski (48°28'N., 68°32'W.), a fairly large town fronted by a harbor area, lies about 3 miles SW of Pointe au Pere and is a port of entry. Lumber and pulpwood are the principal exports.
The tidal rise at Rimouski is 4.5m at springs and 3.05m at neaps.
The berthing facilities consist of East Pier and West Pier, which are joined at their inner ends to form a basin. Berthing information is described in the accompanying table.
The dredged depth in the approach channel is 5.4m, but siltation occurs and depths may be less in the channel and in the area off the berths.
A church with a conspicuous spire stands in the town of Rimouski. A similar church stands near the root of West Pier.
A marina operates from the basin and pontoons on the W side are used by fishing vessels.
Lighted beacons, in line bearing 178.5°, lead through the approach channel to the harbor basin. The lights are visible only when in alignment..
Pilots can be obtained from Les Escoumins.
Anchorage can be taken in Rimouski Roads N of the piers. The best anchorage, in a depth of 8m, lies with Rimouski Light, situated on the outer end of the East Pier, bearing 177°, distant 1 mile. To obtain better shelter from W winds, small vessels can anchor, in depths of less than 5m, with Rimouski Light bearing 129°, distant 0.75 mile.
Caution.—The airport is situated about 0.5 mile SE of the inner end of the East Pier. Several red and white lights are shown at the airport during flight operations; these lights are visible from the river and should not be confused with navigation lights in the vicinity.