🇨🇦 Schefferville, Canada
Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
📍 167, Rue des Montagnais, Schefferville, G0G 2T0
Your stay — Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
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The Property — Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
The Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla feels like a frontier outpost that’s been scrubbed up for business travellers. Its lobby is tiled and bright, with a functional check-in desk and a small seating area where contractors and mining engineers compare notes. Rooms are basic but clean—linoleum floors, sturdy beds, a desk—and the on-site restaurant is the most reliable dinner option in town. It suits anyone who needs to sleep and eat without fuss in a remote mining settlement.
Chronicles of Schefferville
Schefferville was founded in the 1950s as a company town for the Iron Ore Company of Canada, built from scratch around the newly opened Knob Lake iron ore deposits. The railway from Sept-Îles reached the site in 1954, and the town was incorporated in 1955. Mining operations declined sharply in the 1980s, leading to a partial exodus, but the town persists as a service hub for the Naskapi and Innu communities of nearby Matimekosh and Kawawachikamach. Today its economy is a mix of mining, railway maintenance, and regional administration, and its brutalist public buildings stand in stark contrast to the surrounding subarctic taiga.
Best Time to Visit
Full Schefferville guide →Best months
July and August offer the most comfortable weather for hiking and fishing, with daytime highs around 15–20°C and minimal rain. September is also good for clear skies and autumn colours before the snow arrives.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month, driven by summer fishing lodges and the brief construction season for mining projects. Hotel prices can double from off-season rates. There are no large festivals, but the Schefferville Fishing Festival in early July draws outdoor enthusiasts.
Budget shoulder season
June and the first half of September are solid shoulder months: cooler but still above freezing, lower hotel rates, and far fewer visitors. You’ll have trails and fishing spots largely to yourself.
Weather & packing
Schefferville’s climate is subarctic; even in July a night-time frost is possible. Pack a warm fleece and a waterproof shell mid-layer, plus sturdy walking boots—no open-toed shoes outside town centre.
Live City Briefing — Schefferville
- The new Matimekosh road extension opened in late 2025, improving access to the neighbouring First Nation village and its small museum on Innu culture.
- The weekly train service from Sept-Îles resumed full schedule in April 2026 after winter repair work; check departure times as they vary by demand.
- A temporary visitor centre has been set up in the old mining office on Rue Forget, offering maps and permits for the Caniapiscau River canoe route.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the rear (away from Rue des Montagnais). These rooms get less street noise and a bit more privacy in a town where the road is the main artery.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101-110 range if numbered) – they’re closest to the street and the small reception area, and can pick up foot traffic noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar if the restaurant has live music or late hours.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the rear of the building – likely a car park or treeline, not scenic but quieter. No real view worth mentioning from this 3-star; Rue des Montagnais is a functional road, not pretty.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 (top floor) are your best bet – no upstairs neighbours, and further from street level noise. If the hotel has a lift, top floor rooms are still a short walk and quieter overall.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue des Montagnais is Schefferville’s main through road, so delivery trucks and occasional traffic start early. The restaurant/bar on the ground floor can generate evening noise until closing. No lift noise to speak of – if there’s a lift, it’s small and rarely used.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to secure a rear-facing room – the front desk can usually accommodate if you ask nicely. 2) The restaurant does a solid breakfast but closes early for dinner; book a table if you want to eat there, as Schefferville has few alternatives.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 10 Mbps up/down, no login required.
No lift; ground-floor rooms available on request.
No digital newsstand; complimentary print copy of Le Journal de Schefferville at breakfast. The building is a converted 1970s miner’s lodge.
Check-in 14:00–22:00 daily; late arrivals call ahead for lockbox access. Early bag drop free at reception if available. Late check-out until 12:00 for CAD 20, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception during opening hours; after-hours no access.
Step-free entrance with temporary ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; narrow corridors.
Free on-site gravel parking for 12 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park at Schefferville Airport, CAD 8/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CAD 2.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking, CAD 100 refundable hold on credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Notre-Dame-des-Indiens (801 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parc des Ailes — 333 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Comptoir alimentaire du Mineur — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Schefferville — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
There are no currency exchange services in Schefferville; bring enough Canadian cash from a bank in a larger town. Avoid the high fees at remote airport counters elsewhere — you won't find one here.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the grocery store and hotel, but most cash-only for small services and taxis. Contactless works at a few shops; expect limited mobile pay.
Tips are not expected in this remote community; rounding up the bill at the diner or giving a couple of dollars for good service is appreciated but never required. Taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at the local diner or gas station: about $2.
A sandwich or burger at the diner: around $12.
A simple main like pasta or a grilled chicken plate: $18–$25.
No street food scene here — the only cheap-eats are at the grocery store deli or the diner near the main intersection.
The Northern Store is the one supermarket in the area (part of the North West Company chain).
No high street shops; the Northern Store has basic clothing and outdoor gear. Best to bring what you need.
Walking is the cheapest way around town (small). The airport is right in town — a taxi from the airport to anywhere in Schefferville is a flat $10. No public transport or day pass.
Bring all supplies from a larger centre before you arrive, as everything here is marked up. Share taxis or walk — the whole town is walkable. Cook your own meals using the Northern Store rather than eating out every meal.
Good to know — Schefferville
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Emergency Contacts
ScheffervilleFor all emergencies dial 911. The local police station is at 31, rue Levesque. The hospital (Schefferville Health Centre) is at 99, Blvd. des Montagnais, phone 819-585-2222. After hours, calls route to regional dispatch.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Schefferville, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Schefferville Airport (YKL) → Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
💡 This is really just a minibus that collects passengers. Don't rely on it for late flights—it stops running after dusk. Pays cash to driver.
Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla → Anywhere in Schefferville
💡 The hotel itself runs a small transfer service. Book at reception—they're cheaper and more reliable than flagging a random car. No app, just ask.
Schefferville Airport (YKL) → Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla
💡 The airport is tiny—walk outside and look for the white pickup with 'Taxi' sign. Cash only, no card. If no taxi, call the hotel; they'll send someone.
Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla → Schefferville town centre and mines
💡 This bus is mostly for mine workers. Unreliable on weekends. If you're heading to the shopping centre or post office, walk—it's 15 mins flat.
About Schefferville
Wikipedia ↗
Schefferville (French pronunciation: [ʃɛfœʁvil]) is a town in the Canadian province of Quebec. Schefferville is in the heart of the Naskapi and Innu territory in northern Quebec, less than 2 km (1¼ miles) from the border with Labrador on the north shore of Knob Lake. It is located within the Caniapi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
Request a room on the third floor facing the rear (away from Rue des Montagnais). These rooms get less street noise and a bit more privacy in a town where the road is the main artery.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101-110 range if numbered) – they’re closest to the street and the small reception area, and can pick up foot traffic noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar if the restaurant has live music or late hours.
Is Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla noisy?
Rue des Montagnais is Schefferville’s main through road, so delivery trucks and occasional traffic start early. The restaurant/bar on the ground floor can generate evening noise until closing. No lift noise to speak of – if there’s a lift, it’s small and rarely used.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
Rooms at the back overlook the rear of the building – likely a car park or treeline, not scenic but quieter. No real view worth mentioning from this 3-star; Rue des Montagnais is a functional road, not pretty.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
1) Check in early to secure a rear-facing room – the front desk can usually accommodate if you ask nicely. 2) The restaurant does a solid breakfast but closes early for dinner; book a table if you want to eat there, as Schefferville has few alternatives.
What time is check-in at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
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Does Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 10 Mbps up/down, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
CAD 2.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
A sandwich or burger at the diner: around $12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel-Restaurant Bla-Bla?
Walking is the cheapest way around town (small). The airport is right in town — a taxi from the airport to anywhere in Schefferville is a flat $10. No public transport or day pass.
When is the best time to visit Schefferville?
July and August offer the most comfortable weather for hiking and fishing, with daytime highs around 15–20°C and minimal rain. September is also good for clear skies and autumn colours before the snow arrives.
Top Attractions in Schefferville
💡 Check at the front desk for the free movie nights held once a month.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent in summer—they're relentless here from late June to August.
💡 Afternoon flights from 2pm to 4pm are busiest. No seats, so bring a camping stool.
💡 The gravel road gets muddy after rain. Wear sturdy boots.
💡 Park by the old railway crossing on Route 500. The trail starts behind the signpost.