Baie-Trinité, a quaint village nestled in the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With a population of 407 as of 2016, this charming village is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at the mouth of the Trinity River (French: Rivière de la Trinité). This salmon-rich river flows through the heart of the village, contributing to the major economic sectors of forestry and fisheries.
The village and municipality of Baie-Trinité derive their names from the small Trinity Bay, into which the Trinity River drains. The river's name is believed to be attributed to Jacques Cartier, who sailed by this river on Trinity Sunday in 1536. The first permanent settlers arrived around 1840, and in 1898, the Baie-de-la-Trinité Mission was established, marking a significant milestone in the village's history.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Baie-Trinité had a population of 438 living in 231 of its 341 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 7.6% from its 2016 population of 407. With a land area of 417.48 km2 (161.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.0/km2 (2.7/sq mi) in 2021.
The population of Baie-Trinité has seen some fluctuations over the years. Here's a brief overview of the population trend:
The linguistic composition of Baie-Trinité is predominantly French, with 98.8% of the population citing it as their first language. English is the first language for 1.2% of the population, while no residents reported having both English and French or any other language as their first language.
