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| Port-Cartier | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Region | Duplessis |
| Area | 1 074 km² |
| Population | 6 651 hab. (2011) |
| Density | 6,19 inhab./km² |
| Telephone prefix | 1-418-766 |
| Spindle | Eastern Time |
| Tourist information office | 62, route 138.Early June to the end of September.  1 418 766-4414, free number: 1 888 766-6944E-mail: [email protected] |
| Location | |
 50 ° 2 ′ 0 ″ N 66 ° 52 ′ 0 ″ W | |
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Port-Cartier is a city of North Coast in the east of Quebec located in the tourist region of Duplessis. It is known for its mining and forestry industry as well as for its fine sandy beach stretching over 11 km.
Understand
Port-Cartier is one of the two largest municipalities in the region with Sept-Iles. In addition to the city of Port-Cartier as such, it also includes the villages of Pointe-aux-Anglais and Rivière-Pentecôte. Pointe-aux-Anglais owes its name to the sinking of 11 ships of the British fleet in the St.Lawrence River at the top of Île aux Œufs in 1711 forcing Admiral Walker to abandon his mission to take Quebec. The coastline of the village of Pointe-aux-Anglais includes a fine sandy beach of 11 km.
- 1 Port-Cartier tourist information office 62, route 138,
1 418 766-4414, 1 888 766-6944 (free number), fax : 1 418 766-4412, e-mail : [email protected] 
Beginning of June to end of September. – Wireless internet access and computers available for internet access, pay phones, picnic areas.
Beginning of June to end of SeptemberTo go
By bus
- 1 Intercar 1 McCormick Street, 1-418-766-2787 – Intercity coach service.
By car
Port-Cartier is located on Route 138, the main road in the region. It is in fact the gateway to the region of Duplessis from the west.
Circulate
Port-Cartier includes a network of cycle paths stretching from east to west of the city.
It is located on the whale route.
To see
Fall of the Rochers River
Wreck of the Lady Era
- 1 Port-Cartier History Interpretation Center 38 Parent Avenue, 1 418 766-4414, 1 888 766-6944 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] June to mid-September, every day, 9 h - 17 h.
Free. – In the basement of the Sacré-Cœur church, panoramic exhibition on the history of Port-Cartier and the region with period photos, visit of the church including the interpretation of stained glass made by local artisans . Average length of visit: 1 h. - Shelter Bay Heritage Tour , 1-418-766-4414, 1-888-466-6944 (free number) May to October. Free. – Series of interpretive panels throughout the city relating the history of the municipality and the characters. The circuit map is available free of charge online and at the tourist information office. You can travel the circuit on foot, by bike or by car.
- 2 McCormick Island Access by boulevard des Îles – Graffiti café-theater built on the ruins of Colonel McCormick's mansion, picnic areas, beaches, beach volleyball court, cultural and sporting events.
- 3 Patterson Island Access by boulevard des Îles – Remains of the Quebec North Shore Paper with interpretive panels, taiga nature, hiking trails, bird watching, salmon pools, view of the fall of the Rivière aux Rochers dam.
- 4 Louis-Langlois Museum 2088, rue Monseigneur-Labrie (Pointe-aux-Anglais), 1 418 799-2212, 1 888 766-6944 (free number), fax : 1 418 766-4412, e-mail : [email protected] End of June to end of August, Wednesday to Sunday, 9 h - 17 h. Free. – In a residence dating from 1873, exhibition called "In the footsteps of Walker" telling the story of the sinking of a British ship in 1711 off the coast of Egg Island and presentation of numerous artefacts, objects and photos of period 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 reception office.
- Rochelois beach park Access via boulevard du Portage-des-Mousses and rue des Rochelois, 1-418-766-4414 – Family park on the shores of the St. Lawrence River bordered by a bicycle path and including a children's play area and a boardwalk for walking. The fine sandy beach is unsupervised and stretches for almost1 km. At low tide, you can walk on the seabed and observe the aquatic fauna. On the horizon, you can see the wreckage of the Lady Era, an ore carrier stranded near the shore in 1977.
- 5 Rivière-aux-Rochers Park - salmon trap 24, rue Luc-Mayrant, 1-418-766-2777, fax : 1-418-766-2888, e-mail : [email protected] End of June to mid-August, every day, 10 h - 19 h. 2,5 $ C To 3 $ C per adult, 2 $ C per child from 6 to 17 years. – Salmon interpretation site, visit of the salmon catching system in full rise of the river, observation of the fall and sport fishermen in action, exhibitions on salmon, hiking trails, picnic areas, post of welcome of salmon fishermen. Average length of visit 1 h. Reservations required for buses. Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
- Taiga park Path of the Islands, 1-418-766-4414, 1-888-766-6944 (free number) Open year round. Free. – 2 km 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 located along the trail. There is parking at the entrance to the site.
- P'tit Quai promenade Parent Avenue, 1-418-766-4414, 1-888-766-6944 (free number) April to December. Free. – Walk along the Rivière aux Rochers offering a view of Port-Cartier and the river. Picnic, rest and play areas. Located near restaurants and bike paths.
- Rivière-Pentecôte historic site Access by route 138 (Rivière-Pentecôte) – Former site of the sawmill, mill and partially restored wharves, vestiges of the past, heritage trail, picnic areas, camping.
FreeDo
- 1 Les Goélands outdoor base Route 138, 1 418 766-8706, fax : 1 418 766-8836, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. – Hiking, mountain biking, beach, migratory bird watching, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, playground, catering, camping, dormitory accommodation.
- Peach – The Pentecôte and Riverin rivers as well as the Pentecôte and Dupont lakes are suitable for fishing from the wharf or the edge of the rivers, boats are necessary for the lakes, the species include salmon, speckled trout and sea trout.
- Kayak – On the St. Lawrence River or on lakes and rivers.
- Snowmobile , 1 418 766-8706 – Club Odanak, trails linked to the Golfe-et-du-Caribou circuit leading to Fermont.
- Hiking – Walks on the islands, the beach, at the outdoor center, in the wildlife reserve and in the Rivière-aux-Rochers park.
- 2 Port-Cartier – Sept-Îles Wildlife Reserve Chemin de la Réserve-de-Sept-Îles-Port-Cartier, 1 418 766-2524, 1 800 665-6527 (free number), fax : 1 418 766-2921, e-mail : [email protected] May to September. – Wildlife reserve operated by the Sepaq with a surface area of 6 423 km2 offering magnificent landscapes including Lake Walker and the footbridge joining MacDonald Falls. It is possible to enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. For fishing enthusiasts, the reserve offers packages for the day or stay for sport fishing for trout. 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 the hare trap. Accommodation is offered in cabins and camping. There are picnic areas.
- Bike – Network of cycle paths 6 km in the city, cycle tracks of 3 km starting at Rivière-Pentecôte and going to Baie-des-Homards, offering a magnificent view of the Saint-Laurent river, Girard multifunctional trail of 8 km in nature for cyclists and walkers.
To buy
- 1 Boutique Marie-Fleur Florist 4, boulevard des Îles, 1-418-766-6505 – Florist.
- 2 The Galeries des Îles 8, boulevard des Îles, 1 418 766-3033 – Mall.
Eat
Cafes
- 1 Cafe-Cartier 48 Parent Avenue, 1-418-766-1393 Mon.- Sun. : 11 h - 22 h. – Coffee, sandwiches, paninis, salads, ice cream.
- 2 Cafe Bob-Inette 8, boulevard des Îles (in the Islands gallery) – Fast food, coffee, soup, sandwiches.
- 3 Graffiti café-theater 50, chemin des Îles (McCormick Island), 1-418-766-3513, 1-888-766-0101 (free number), fax : 1 418 766-2162, e-mail : [email protected] June to August, Wednesday to Sunday, from 14 h (by reservation the rest of the year). – Coffee, seafood, fine regional, Canadian and Italian cuisine. Bar, terrace, intimate atmosphere. Shows, visual art exhibitions by regional artists.
- 4 Tim Hortons 7 Shelter Bay Street, 1-418-766-36363
Canteen
- 5 Cantine Le Roi de la patate / La Lichée dairy bar 58 Élie-Rochefort Street, 1 418 766-2121 Seasonal. – Fast food, ice cream.
Restaurants
- 6 Falls Restaurant 24, rue des Chutes, 1-418-766-2787 – Canadian and Italian cuisine, grills, seafood, rotisserie. Delivery service.
- 7 Restaurant Le Forum 6, boulevard des Îles, 1-418-766-8881 Mon.- Sun. : 5 h - 21 h. – Canadian, Italian, Chinese and Greek cuisine. Delivery service.
- 8 The Pentecost Rover 2767, route Jacques-Cartier (route 138) (Pointe-aux-Anglais), 1-418-799-2600 Mon.- Fri. : 7 h - 19 h. – Fast food, Canadian and seafood.
- 9 Resto-pub Le Remous 25 Parent Avenue, 1 418 766-3070 Tue.- Fri. : 11 h - 20 h, sat.- Sun. : 16 h - 22 h. – Fish, seafood, fine pizza, Canadian and Italian cuisine. Terrace. Delivery service.
Fast food
- 10 McDonald's 7 Shelter Bay Street, 1-418-766-0505 24 h. – Hamburger.
- 11 Subway Restaurant 60, route 138, 1-418-766-5226 Mon.- Sun. : 7 h - 22 h. – Submarine.
Fish shop
- 12 Fishmonger-butcher's shop Mar-Gil 1, rue des Pins, 1 418 766-2811 – Fishmonger, butcher, prepared meals, regional products.
Supermarkets
- 13 IGA - Food Coop Port-Cartier 26, boulevard des Îles, 1 418 766-0008 – Daily menu, prepared meals, soup, sandwiches.
- 14 Provigo - Food Claude Boily 8, boulevard des Îles (in the Islands gallery), 1 418 766-6121 Mon.- Sun. : 8 h 21. – Daily menu, prepared meals, soup, sandwiches.
Have a drink / Go out
- 1 Bar Chez Rhéal 58 Élie-Rochefort Street, 1-418-766-8373
- 2 La Casa Bar 2, boulevard des Îles, 1 418 766-4035
Housing
Hostels
- 1 Auberge du Nord-Côtier 4373, rue des Pionniers (Rivière-Pentecote), 1-418-799-1241
- 2 Auberge l'Etoile du Nord 9, rue Lebel, 1-418-766-1599
Youth hostel
- 3 Manoir aux Rochers 8, rue des Rochelois, 1-418-766-3173, fax : 1 418 766-4447 Open year round. 45 to 50 $. – Shared kitchen, laundry room, storage for bikes and skis. 24 rooms. 3 stars.
Chalet
- 4 Lake Walker and Lake Arthur cabins 24, boulevard des Îles (office 109), 1-418-766-4743, 1-800-665-6527 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. – Cabins in the Port-Cartier — Sept-Îles wildlife reserve.
Dormitory
- 5 Accommodation pavilion at the Les Goélands outdoor center Route 138, e-mail : [email protected] 30 $ per adult, 15 $ per child from 7 to 12 years old, 12 $ per child aged 6 and under. – 12 rooms (total of 45 beds). 3 stars.
Gîtes
- 6 Gîte Le Vent de mer 42 McCormick Place, 1-418-766-2191, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. 68 $. – Wireless internet access, non-smoking, gazebo, storage room for bicycles and skis. To eat lunch. 4 units. 3 stars.
- 7 Accommodation of the Promenade 2, rue de Tonawanda, 1 418 766-2925, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. 200 $. – High speed wireless internet access, kitchenette, non-smoking, laundry room, shed for bicycles, snowmobiles and skis. 1 unit (up to 8 people). 3 stars.
- 8 The House of the Pioneers 4568, rue des Pionniers (Rivière-Pentecôte), 1 514 217-7113, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. 140 $. – Kitchenette, non-smoking, pets allowed, laundry room, gazebo, view of the St. Lawrence River, storage for bicycles, snowmobiles and skis. 1 unit. 4 stars.
Hotel
- 9 The Q'artier 30 Élie-Rochefort Street, 1-418-766-3444, fax : 1 418 766-8516, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round. 89 $. – High speed wireless internet access. 77 units. 2 stars.
Campsites
- 10 Camping at the historic site of Rivière-Pentecôte 3052, rue du Quai (Rivière-Pentecôte), 1-418-799-2401 – 13 locations.
- 11 Le Paradis municipal campsite Boulevard Portage-des-Mousses, 1-418-766-7137, e-mail : [email protected] – With and without services. 41 locations.
- 12 Rustic campsite at Les Goélands outdoor base Route 138, 1-418-766-8706, e-mail : [email protected] – 1 yurt and 5 pitches.
- 13 Rustic campsite in Pointe-aux-Anglais 2574, route 138 (Pointe-aux-Anglais), 1-418-766-6332 – 27 locations.
- 14 Camping Walker of the Port-Cartier — Sept-Îles wildlife reserve Route 138, 1 418 766-4743, 1 800 765-6527 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] – Campsite managed by the Société des establishments de plein air du Québec (Sépaq).
Communicate
- 2 Lost Litter Cyber Café 23, rue Plante, 1-418-466-2992 Mon.- Fri. : 9 h 30 - 18 h 30, sat. : 9 h 30 - 16 h.
Manage the day-to-day
- 3 Caisse Desjardins de Port-Cartier 8, boulevard des Îles (in the Islands gallery), 1-418-766-3032 Mon. : 10 h - 16 h, Tue. : 10 h - 18 h, sea. : 10 h - 16 h, Game. : 10 h - 18 h, Fri. : 10 h - 15 h. – Bank.
- 4 Port-Cartier Health Center 3 Shelter Bay Street, 1-418-766-2572
- 5 Sacred Heart Church 38 Parent Avenue
Around
- 1 Baie-Comeau (170 km West) – Largest city in the region. Ferry terminal from Matane on the south coast of the St. Lawrence River.
- 2 Godbout (115 km West) – Ferry terminal from Matane on the south coast of the St. Lawrence River.
- 3 Sept-Iles (60 km to the East) – Largest city in the region of Duplessis.
