Back in the 16th Century, the point where the St Lawrence River tightens became a base for a rogue collection of hard-bitten survivalists, who spent months venturing deep into the heart of Innu territory to the trading posts at Lac St-Jean.

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Eden Rock , arguably the island's premier boutique hotel, recently wrapped up construction on five villas, all beachside overlooking St-Jean Bay, and all for fractional sale--you can "buy" four to five weeks a year for a period of 75 years.

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