Shelter Bay () was named by Col. Robert R. McCormick in 1919 as the name of the Quebec North Shore Paper Company's port, since the name previously used for that location was Rivière-aux-Rochers (Rocky River), and vessels would be reluctant to call.
Shelter Bay () was designated by Col. Robert R. McCormick in 1919 as the name of the Quebec North Shore Paper Company's port, since the previous name used for that location, Rivière-aux-Rochers (Rocky River), was deemed undesirable due to its potential to cause confusion among vessels.