Sentier de la Pointe Noire
A coastal trail on the Marconi Peninsula on the west shore of Sept-Îles Bay, with clifftop viewpoints over the islands; whales are sometimes spotted.
Pointe Noire lies on the Marconi Peninsula, southwest of Sept-Îles Bay and across the water from town. The coastal trail winds through pine forest along the headland. Several viewing platforms offer views of the Sept-Îles archipelago, the ore carriers moving through the bay, and Corossol Island. In summer, minke whales and seals occasionally appear near the mouth of the bay. The trail is free and not difficult throughout. It is about a 30-minute drive from town. The nearby Alouette aluminum smelter offers visits by appointment in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vieux-Poste de Sept-Îles
- Parc du Vieux-Quai
- Corossol Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Musée régional de la Côte-Nord
- Shaputuan Museum
- Sept-Îles Archipelago
- Île Grande Basque
- Jardin du ruisseau Bois-Joli