Sept-Îles - Tour

A cruise of the archipelago offers visitors front-row seats to a unique spectacle, with the blue sea and sky as a backdrop and the cries of the seabirds as the musical accompaniment to complete this magic tour. Discover the flora, fauna, history and mysteries of the archipelago during an unforgettable adventure! ** This tour cannot be conducted at the same time as the Grande-Basque Island Nature Walks tour

DURATION > 2 ½ HRS | MINIMUM > 6 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > 12 PASSENGER ZODIACS. LIFE JACKETS & WINTER RAINCOATS ARE PROVIDED, BUT NO RUBBER TROUSERS OR BOOTS ARE AVAILABLE. | RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING | SNACK > N/A | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY; 350 YARDS (320 M) ON FLAT GROUND AND 1 INCLINED GANGWAY (INCLINATION VARIES WITH THE TIDE)

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Ferme maricole Purmer sea farm is a unique concept in Canada. Find out what it’s like to farm blue mussels and scallops on one of the archipelago’s seven islands. Come taste the sea! A warm welcome, an enchanting site, and a delectable product—that’s what Ferme maricole Purmer is all about! ** Tour offered June to September only

DURATION > 2 ¾ HRS | MINIMUM > 10 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > 12 PASSENGER ZODIACS. LIFE JACKETS WITH A HOOD, HATS & GLOVES PROVIDED RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING SNACK > SAMPLING OF BLUE MUSSELS & SCALLOPS | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE TO VERY DIFFICULT; APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILE (1 KM) ON BOARDWALK AND UNEVEN & STEEP TERRAIN (SOFT AND SOMETIMES WET TERRAIN, ROOTS & ROCKS) TO REACH THE LOOKOUT POINT. APPROX. 80 YARDS (73 M) DIFFERENCE IN ELEVATION. APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS (91 M) ON BOARDWALK AND SLIGHTLY INCLINED ROCKS TO REACH THE BEACH AND/OR THE CABIN. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR.

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The Moisie River has provided sustenance, entertainment and glorious natural beauty for ancient and modern peoples alike. In acknowledgement of the river’s exceptional character, in 2003 the provincial government designated it to become the first aquatic reserve in Québec. ** Tour offered June to September only

DURATION > 3 ½ HRS | MINIMUM > 10 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) 12 PASSENGER RABASKA CANOES. LIFE JACKETS AND PLASTIC PONCHOS PROVIDED. RAINCOATS, RUBBER TROUSERS OR BOOTS NOT AVAILABLE. RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING. ** PLASTIC PONCHO PROVIDED | SNACK > A WATER BOTTLE & A GRANOLA BAR | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE TO DIFFICULT; 5 MILES (8 KM) CANOE TRIP & APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS (183 M) ON UNEVEN AND SLIGHTLY INCLINED GROUND (SAND & GRAVEL) & 1 FLIGHT OF STAIRS. NOT RECOMMANDED FOR PERSON WITH WALKING DISABILITIES.

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Ride along Sept-îles waterfront to its Old District. Continue to the Sept-Îles Innu community of Uashat to discover and understand the Innus’ modern lifestyle. Continue your ride through the company town district and learn all about the Iron Ore Company, which gave birth to Sept-Îles.

DURATION > 3 HRS | MINIMUM > 8 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 10 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > 18 OR 21 SPEED HYBRID BICYCLES. INCLUDES: HELMETS, PLASTIC PONCHOS, LOCKS & LUGGAGE CARRIERS. ONE CHILD TRAILER IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. | RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING. ** PLASTIC PONCHO PROVIDED SNACK > 1 BOTTLE OF WATER & A GRANOLA BAR | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE TO DIFFICULT; APPROXIMATELY 12 KM (7.5 MILES) ON FLAT BICYCLE PATHS, SIDEWALKS AND/OR STREETS

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A stopover in the Bay of Sept-ﾃ四es is the ideal way to learn about the marine environment of the archipelago. Nature-lovers and hikers will enjoy this outing to Grande-Basque Island. ** Tour offered June to September only ** This tour cannot be conducted at the same time as the Grande-Basque Island Nature Walks tour

DURATION > 2 ﾂｽ HRS | MINIMUM > 6 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > 12 PASSENGER ZODIACS. LIFE JACKETS & WINTER RAINCOATS ARE PROVIDED, BUT NO RUBBER TROUSERS OR BOOTS ARE AVAILABLE | RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING | SNACK > A WATER BOTTLE & A GRANOLA BAR | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY TO VERY DIFFICULT; DEPENDS ON THE OPTION CHOSEN. 1. 2 KM (1.2 MILE) STROLL ALONG THE SHORE, FOLLOWED BY A MARINE LIFE INTERPRETATION ACTIVITY + FREE TIME TO RELAX ON ONE OF THE BEACHES . 2. MODERATE 6.4 KM (4 MILES) WALK TO LA PERDRIX OBSERVATION POINT FOLLOWED BY A MARINE LIFE INTERPRETATION ACTIVITY + FREE TIME TO RELAX ON ONE OF THE BEACHES IF TIME PERMITS. 3. MORE DIFFICULT 4 KM (2.5 MILES) HIKE TO LA MOUETTE OBSERVATION POINT FOLLOWED BY A MARINE LIFE INTERPRETATION ACTIVITY + FREE TIME TO RELAX ON ONE OF THE BEACHES IF TIME PERMITS. NOT RECOMMANDED FOR PERSON WITH WALKING DISABILITIES.

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The North Shore of the St. Lawrence River is ideal for a natural getaway! While the shoreline gives it a strong maritime character, its backcountry and boreal forest also define its personality.

Highway 138 along the St. Lawrence River is the only land access to this area. It offers breathtaking landscapes, and its scenic and charming seaside villages are continual reminders of the area’s important maritime heritage. ** Tour offered June to September only

DURATION > 6 - 7 ½ HRS | MINIMUM > 35 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 38-50 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > DELUXE MOTOR COACHES OR SEMI-COACHES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) LUNCH > 3 OPTIONS: A LUNCH BOX SERVED ON THE BUS, A QUICK 45 MIN. STOP (BUFFET OR LUNCH BOX) OR A REGULAR 90 MIN. SEATED MEAL | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > VERY DIFFICULT; MANITOU RIVER WALKING TRAIL: APPROXIMATELY 1.5 KM (1 MILE) ON BOARDWALK AND UNEVEN & INCLINED GROUND (SAND, GRAVEL, ROOTS & ROCKS) AND OVER 300 STEPS TO CLIMB UP AND DOWN. RIVIÈRE-AU-TONNERRE VILLAGE: APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILE (1 KM) ON SLIGHTLY INCLINED STREETS. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR.

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Take advantage of your visit to Sept-Îles to discover the industry that gave birth to the city and still fuels the local economy. Visit Iron Ore Company’s railway and port facilities located steps away from the cruise ship pier.

DURATION > 1 ¾ HR | MINIMUM > 8 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 12 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > MINI-VANS (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) | LUNCH > N/A LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY; APPROXIMATELY 30 YARDS (27 M), NO STAIRS

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Explore the Shaputuan Museum and the Vieux-Poste (Old Trading Post) to gain insights into the history and heritage of the Innu people. Drive through the Sept-Îles Innu community of Uashat and discover the Innus’ modern lifestyle. ** We highly recommend combining this tour with the Encounter with Innu Art & Culture tour to fully understand Innu culture and way of life.**

DURATION > 3 HRS | MINIMUM > 35 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 80 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) SNACK > CLOUDBERRIES & BANNOCK AT SHAPUTUAN MUSEUM LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY TO MODERATE; APPROXIMATELY 250 YARDS (230 M) ON DIRT PATH & UNEVEN GROUND. 1 FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO REACH THE TOP OF THE OBSERVATION TOWER

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Learn about the life of the lighthouse keepers of the St. Lawrence River, understand the unique challenges of navigating the river, relive some of the great maritime tragedies that occurred in the area and view shipwreck artifacts found at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River.

DURATION > 6 ¼ - 8 ¼ HRS | MINIMUM > 35 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 100 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > DELUXE MOTOR COACHES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) LUNCH 3 OPTIONS > A LUNCH BOX SERVED ON THE BUS, A QUICK 45 MIN. STOP (BUFFET OR LUNCH BOX) OR A REGULAR 90 MIN. SEATED MEAL | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY DIFFICULT > APPROXIMATELY 300 YARDS (275 M) ON GRASS, ROCK & UNEVEN GROUND. 7 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS TO VISIT THE ENTIRE LIGHTHOUSE. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR.

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Only a few places offer as much natural beauty as Petit-Havre de Matamec (Small Matamec Bay).

The site is an ideal place to discover the ecosystems and biodiversity of the St. Lawrence River’s North Shore on foot.

DURATION > 4 HRS | MINIMUM > 10 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING. ** PLASTIC PONCHO PROVIDED | SNACK > A WATER BOTTLE & A GRANOLA BAR | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE TO DIFFICULT; APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES (5 KM) OF WALKING ON UNEVEN AND SLIGHTLY INCLINED GROUND (ROOTS, SOFT & SOMETIMES WET TERRAIN). APPROX. 30 YARDS (27 M) DIFFERENCE IN ELEVATION. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR.

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Did you know that our rivers shaped our history and lifestyle? Did you know that Sept-Îles is internationally known for its Atlantic salmon fishing? Did you know that Sept-Îles has been attracting big industries for years because of its great rivers? Did you know that these same great rivers prevented Sept-Îles from being linked by road to the rest of Québec until the 1960s? Did you know… ** Tour offered June to September only

DURATION > 3 ½ HRS | MINIMUM > 35 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 38-50 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > DELUXE MOTOR COACHES OR SEMI-COACHES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) LUNCH > NO | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE; APPROXIMATELY 230 YARDS (210 M) ON UNEVEN GROUND. NOT RECOMMANDED FOR PERSON WITH WALKING DISABILITIES.

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Visit Sept-Îles’ museums at your own pace, take a leisurely walk through the Innu community, discover the streets of the old town center and enjoy the ambiance of the Old Dock boardwalk. Still have some spare time? Why not spend it in one of our shopping malls.

DURATION > 30 MIN TO DO THE ENTIRE LOOP | MINIMUM > 80 PER DAY | MAXIMUM > N/A TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) | SNACK > N/A LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > DEPENDS ON THE GUESTS INTERESTS. WALKING IS ON FLAT GROUNDS.

Surrounded by sea and forest, Sept-ﾃ四es boasts breathtaking scenery and a rich history that has been forged over centuries. The Sept-ﾃ四es region has been known and visited by Europeans for almost 500 years and the presence of Native tribes dates back more than 7,000 years.

DURATION > 3 ﾂｼ HRS | MINIMUM > 35 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 80 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) | SNACK > N/A LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY; APPROXIMATELY 120 YARDS (110 M) ON DIRT PATH & UNEVEN GROUND

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Built on a flat piece of land only a few steps away from the cruise ship pier, Sept-ﾃ四es waterfront and its Old District are best explored on foot. Once a quaint little fishing village, Sept-ﾃ四es has become a modern and flourishing city.

DURATION > 2 ﾂｽ HRS | MINIMUM > 12 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 48 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > N/A | RECOMMENDED CLOTHING > STURDY SHOES (NO SANDALS), WINDBREAKER & APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING. ** PLASTIC PONCHO PROVIDED | SNACK > LOCAL SEAFOOD & BERRIES, TEA & COFFEE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE; APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILE ON FLAT SIDEWALKS AND/OR STREETS

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Aluminum is an integral part of our everyday life. Did you know that aluminum is an environmentally friendly metal? Do you know what a world class aluminum smelter looks like and how it works? Where do all the tons of aluminum ingots and sows produced annually go? On this guided tour you will learn all about the manufacture of this important alloy.

IMPORTANT NOTE: DRESS REQUIREMENTS : LONG PANTS, LONG SLEEVES, LOW-HEELED SHOES COVERING THE FEET PROHIBITED OBJECTS : CAMERAS, CELL PHONES, WATCHES & JEWELRY, MAGNETIC & CREDIT CARDS, AND LIGHTERS (DUE TO THE STRONG ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD)

RESTRICTIONS : PREGNANT WOMEN, VISITORS WITH PACEMAKERS AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD ARE NOT ADMITTED TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE BUILDING : 60 °F – 62 °F PHOTOS : NOT PERMITTED

DURATION > 3½ HRS | MINIMUM > 12 PER DEPARTURE | MAXIMUM > 20 PER DEPARTURE TRANSPORTATION > DELUXE MINI-COACHES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) LUNCH > N/A | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > EASY; APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS (91 M), NO STAIRS

The know-how of the Innu community goes back a thousand years. Its people are proud to share their knowledge with you. Encounter the Innu in their natural surroundings and discover their rich culture and way of life. ** We highly recommend combining this tour with the Meeting of Two Nations or Encounter with Innu Art & Culture tours to fully understand Innu culture and way of life.**

DURATION > 3 HRS | MINIMUM > 60 PER DAY MAXIMUM > 80 - 120 PER DEPARTURE / 1 DEPARTURE EVERY 75 MIN TRANSPORTATION > SCHOOL BUSES (NO WHEELCHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE) SNACK > FOOD PREPARED IN A TRADITIONAL MANNER LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY > MODERATE; APPROXIMATELY 400 YARDS (366 M) ON UNEVEN AND SLIGHTLY INCLINED GROUND (SAND, GRAVEL, PEBBLES & STONES) TO VISIT THE ENTIRE CAMP AND 5 STEPS TO CLIMB. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR.