Grande Basque Island
With 12 km (7 mi.) of hiking trails and magnificent beaches, Grande Basque Island is a great place to escape from the everyday, whether for a day of relaxation or for a wilderness camping trip.
Sept-Îles
In Côte-Nord, the town of Sept-Îles will charm you with its access to nature, Indigenous culture and industrial heritage. Mingle with local residents and discover the town’s attractions, events and restaurants. No visit to Sept-Îles is complete without an excursion to the Sept Îles Archipelago where you can observe many bird species and hike the trails on Grande Basque Island—you will be enchanted by the wild natural beauty of these islands so close to a bustling urban area.
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Bird watching in the archipelago
Discover the archipelago during a Zodiac excursion and observe hundreds of seabirds. Sept-Îles Bay and particularly Corossol Island shelter over 1% of the world’s population of razorbills, great black-backed gulls and herring gulls.
Hiking
Since the town of Sept-Îles is surrounded by nature, it’s easy to go for a walk in the forest. Many parks and trails are also found within city limits.
Old Trading Post
Setting foot inside the Old Trading Post in Sept-Îles is like stepping back into the 19th century. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this interpretation site, which presents day-to-day life in a fur-trading post.
Canoeing
Anglers will find excellent fishing in the lakes and rivers nearby, including the Moisie River, one of North America’s best Atlantic salmon rivers.
Seafood
Sept-Îles offers the best of land and sea. The rich variety of fish and seafood available will please the most discerning of palates!
