It is managed in partnership by La Traverse Rivière-du-Loup–Saint-Siméon Ltée and the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ), which handles the terminal infrastructures.

The origins of this ferry route date back to 1909 when the Trans-Saint-Laurent Company was founded by Malcolm Fraser, the mayor of Fraserville (now Rivière-du-Loup), and J.-Camille Pouliot.

[1] The ferry service has seen multiple upgrades over the years, including dock renovations in 2010 and the construction of new facilities in 2011 to improve safety and efficiency.

[1] The ferry service plays a vital role in regional tourism, linking the mountainous landscapes of Charlevoix with the scenic Bas-Saint-Laurent.

[6] Environmental groups have also voiced concerns about Gros-Cacouna’s proximity to a beluga whale habitat, fearing the impact of increased maritime traffic and noise pollution.