A fur trading post first constructed in 1661 to trade seasonally with the Innu; rebuilt in 1967. The guides on site will make you relive the time when the region relied on fur trading as an important economic activity.
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Maison de transmission de la culture innue Shaputuan
In the permanent exhibit, the Musée Shaputuan illustrates the traditional life cycle of the Innu through the four seasons. The Shaputuan was founded to preserve and transmit Innu culture in the community through presentations of permanent and temporary exhibitions and the organization of cultural events. In this place of gathering, meeting and sharing, the visitor will be able to experience the past and present Innu culture.
Musée Régional de la Côte-Nord
Museum with a permanent exhibition about the North Shore's history. The museum is also host to different temporary exhibits, both cultural and artistic. Very interesting, worth a visit.
Jardin du ruisseau Bois-Joli
The northernmost botanical garden in Quebec. It includes 4.5 km of trails and 14,000 plantations divided into 12 sectors thematic areas such as the kindergarten and bird garden, the garden of medicinal plants, the rock garden and the sea-winds trail leading to Sept-Îles bay. The site includes a picnic area. Guided tours are offered free of charge at 13:00 or by reservation in July and August.
Guided tour of the aluminum factory to see this huge industrial complex. The plant ranks first in America in the production of primary aluminum with its annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes. It is the largest employer in the city. Wearing long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited to pacemakers, pregnant women and children under 12 years old. It is not allowed to bring cameras, magnetic cards, watches, jewellery or lighters.
Sentier de la Pointe Noire
Hiking, the park has two observation towers allowing you to see Conan Island, the western part of Sept-Îles Bay and the birds. There is a miniature village for children.