Economy
Its economy is mostly based on the service sectors, especially education, health, and tourism.
Attractions
The Marine Environment Discovery Centre in Les Escoumins offers snorkelling and scuba diving, and observation areas for seals, seabirds, and whales, within the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park.
Infrastructure
The village is currently the largest of the so-called "Secteur BEST" (i.e. the municipalities of Bergeronnes, Escoumins, Sacré-Coeur, Tadoussac). It is home to a hospital (The Centre de santé de la Haute-Côte-Nord, previously known as Hôpital St-Alexandre), an Indian reserve (Essipit, an Innu community), an FM radio station, CHME, is located within Essipit.
It is accessible via The Whale Route (Route 138).
With 33 000 km of trails, The Federation of Snowmobile Clubs of Quebec and La Minganie Snowmobile Club, based in Les Escoumins, offer detailed interactive maps on the different circuits and their points of services.
Transportation
It is accessible via The Whale Route (Route 138) and by the sea.
Year-round service is available from Laurentian Pilotage Authority. A ferry service runs between Les Escoumins and Trois-Pistoles.