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City in Quebec, Canada
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Port-Cartier is a town in the North Shore region of eastern Quebec. It's in Sept-Rivières region, on the Route des Baleines and the Route Nature aux mille délices (gourmet route).
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Circuit patrimonial de Shelter Bay
Series of interpretive panels throughout the city relating the history of the municipality and the characters. The circuit map is available for free online and at the tourist information office. The circuit can be traveled on foot, by bicycle or by car.
Île McCormick
Graffiti café-théâtre built on the ruins of Colonel McCormick's mansion, picnic areas, beaches, beach volleyball court, cultural and sporting events.
Île Patterson
Remains of the Quebec North Shore Paper with interpretation panels, nature of the taiga, hiking trails, bird watching, salmon pits, view of the fall of the Rivière aux Rochers dam.
Centre d'interprétation de l'histoire de Port-Cartier
In the basement of the Sacré-Coeur church, panoramic exhibition on the history of Port-Cartier and the region with period photos, visit of the church including the interpretation of the stained glass windows made by local craftsmen. Average length of visit: one hour.
Musée Louis-Langlois
In a residence dating from 1873, an exhibition called "In the footsteps of Walker" telling the story of the sinking of a British ship in 1711 off the coast of Île aux Œufs and presenting numerous artefacts, objects and photos of time including the village's first Stations of the Cross, evoking the history of Pointe-aux-Anglais and Rivière-Pentecôte. Guided tour. Picnic area and access to the beach. This is the local tourist information office.
Site historique de Rivière-Pentecôte
Former site of the sawmill, mill and docks partially restored, vestiges of the past, heritage trail, picnic areas, campground.
Parc de la plage Rochelois
Family park on the banks of the St. Lawrence River bordered by a bike path and including a children's playground and a boardwalk for walking. The fine sandy beach is unsupervised and stretches for almost 1 km. At low tide, you can walk on the seabed and observe the aquatic fauna. On the horizon, you can see the wreck of the Lady Era, an ore carrier that ran aground near the shore in 1977.
Parc de la Rivière-aux-Rochers - piège à saumon
Salmon interpretation site, visit of the salmon capture system in full rise of the river, observation of the fall and sports fishermen in action, exhibitions on salmon, hiking trails, picnic areas, checkpoint reception of salmon fishermen. Average length of visit: one hour. Reservation required for buses. Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Parc de la taïga
2 km of beginner level hiking trails on Patterson Island in the heart of the city allowing you to discover the boreal forest and see the fall of the Rivière aux Rochers. During the fishing season, salmon fishermen can be observed in action in one of the 12 pits along the trail. There is parking at the entrance to the site.
Promenade du P'tit Quai
Promenade along the Rivière aux Rochers offering a view of Port-Cartier and the river. Picnic, rest and play areas. Near restaurants and bike paths.
Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier–Sept-Îles
Wildlife reserve operated by the Sépaq (Société des establishments de plein air du Québec) with an area of offering magnificent landscapes including Walker Lake and the footbridge joining MacDonald Falls. It is possible to practice a range of outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. For fishing enthusiasts, the reserve offers day or stay packages for sport trout fishing. It is also possible to fish for salmon in the Rochers and MacDonald rivers. For hunters, there is bear and small game hunting as well as hare trapping. Lodging is offered in cabins and camping. There are picnic areas.
Base de plein air Les Goélands
Hiking trails, mountain biking, beach, observation of migratory birds, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, playground, restaurant, camping, dormitory accommodation.
Réseau de piste cyclables
6 km bike path network in the city, 3 km bike paths starting at Rivière-Pentecôte and going to Baie-des-Lobsters, offering a magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River, multifunctional Girard trail of 8 km in nature for cyclists and walkers.
Pêche sportive
The Pentecost and Riverin rivers as well as Pentecost and Dupont lakes are suitable for fishing from the wharf or the edge of the rivers, boats are necessary for the lakes, species include salmon, speckled trout and sea trout.
On the St. Lawrence River or on the lakes and other rivers.
Motoneige
Club Odanak, trails connected to the Golfe-et-du-Caribou circuit going to Fermont.
Randonnées pédestres
Walks on the islands, the beach, at the outdoor centre, in the wildlife reserve and in the Rivière-aux-Rochers park. The main marked trails are:
Coffee, sandwiches, paninis, salads, ice cream.
Fast food, coffee, soup, sandwiches.
Coffee, seafood, fine regional, Canadian and Italian cuisine. Bar, terrace, intimate atmosphere. Shows, visual art exhibitions by regional artists.
Fast food, ice cream.
Canadian and Italian cuisine, grills, seafood, rotisserie. Delivery service.
Canadian, Italian, Chinese and Greek cuisine. Delivery service.
Fast food, Canadian and seafood.
Fish, seafood, fine pizza, Canadian and Italian cuisine. Terrace. Delivery service.
Poissonnerie-boucherie Mar-Gil
Fishmonger, butcher, prepared meals, regional products.
Daily menu, prepared meals, soup, sandwiches.
Daily menu, prepared meals, soup, sandwiches.
Meals served on site.
Meal service on site. Nightclub with shows.
Catering service.
Shared kitchen, laundry room, storage for bicycles and skis. 24 rooms. 3 stars.
Chalets du lac Walker et du lac Arthur
Port-Cartier—Sept-Îles wildlife reserve cabins.
Pavillon d'hébergement de la base de plein air Les Goélands
12 rooms (total of 45 beds). 3 stars.
Wireless internet access, non-smoking, gazebo, storage for bicycles and skis. Lunch. 4 units. 3 stars.
High-speed wireless internet access, kitchenette, non-smoking, laundry room, shed for bicycles, snowmobiles and skis. 1 unit (up to 8 people). 3 stars.
La Maison des pionniers
Kitchenette, non-smoking, pets allowed, laundry room, gazebo, view of the St. Lawrence River, shed for bicycles, snowmobiles and skis. 1 unit. 4 stars.
Wireless high speed internet access. 77 units. 2 stars.
Camping du site historique de Rivière-Pentecôte
13 campsites.
Camping municipal Le Paradis
With and without services. 41 campsites.
Camping rustique de la base de plein air Les Goélands
1 yurt and 5 campsites.
Camping rustique de Pointe-aux-Anglais
27 campsites.
Camping Walker de la réserve faunique de Port-Cartier—Sept-Îles
Campground managed by the Society of Outdoor Establishments of Quebec (Sépaq).
Mall.
By car
Port-Cartier is located on Route 138, the main road in the region. It more or less runs along the coast of the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River and Gulf.
Port-Cartier includes a network of bike paths extending from east to west of the city.
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