AN ENCHANTING SETTING AND A STRATEGIC LOCATION
In the northeast of North America, on the lower reaches of one of the world’s largest rivers, a bay of 45 km2 shapes the shoreline of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. At the entrance of this large bay, an archipelago comprised of seven islands forms an impressive natural rampart, which shelters a population of avian fauna unparalleled in Eastern Canada. Sept-Îles was founded right here, a picturesque city born on the shores of this breathtaking bay.
From an industrial standpoint, Sept-Îles is not only rich in natural resources but is also strategically situated on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Its deepwater mineral port, the largest in North America, is located halfway between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to providing safe anchorage to large vessels, it is a gateway to North American and overseas markets.
