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A land of AMBITION

If you plan on launching ambitious projects, especially in the primary or secondary industries, Sept-Îles is definitely the place to bring them to fruition. Its rich and abundant natural resources, the exemplary reliability of its strategic infrastructures and its skilled workforce give Sept-Îles a unique competitive edge in terms of economic development.

strategic location

• Sept-Îles is a port city located at the entrance of the St. Lawrence Seaway
• It provides easy access to North American, European and Asian markets

Port facilities

• Sept-Îles has a deepwater superport, protected by a natural rampart, with a system of 9 docks able to host vessels of up to 400,000 tons
• Furthermore, it provides a railroad transhipment centre

Abundant energy

• 14 hydroelectric plants are located near the city, ensuring a stable energy supply

Railway infrastructure

• A railway network of more than 650 km links Sept-Îles and Schefferville
• A railcar ferry service links Sept-Îles to the rest of the North American railway network

Skilled workforce

• Sept-Îles’ workforce provides recognized expertise in a number of industries such as mineral technology, industrial maintenance, rail transport and construction
• Training programs are tailored to the specific needs of local companies

SPeCIALIzed SME's

• Expertise in many different industries
• Variety of professional services
• Wide array of commercial services

Research institutes and chairs

• Technical support to businesses and technology transfer
• Applied research in the fields of environmental science, industrial maintenance and railway operations

Urban INFRASTRUCTURE

• Availability of residential and industrial property
• Modern transportation network

AirPORT

• Daily flights to Québec and Montréal
• Chartered plane and helicopter flights