Sept-Îles Archipelago
Archipel des Sept Îles
Seven uninhabited islands, which give the city its name, lie across the mouth of the bay. Boat tours around them offer views of seabird colonies and seals, and if you're lucky, you may spot whales.
The Sept-Îles archipelago consists of Grande Basque, Petite Basque, Manowin, Corossol, Grande Boule, Petite Boule, and Dequen Island. Together they guard Sept-Îles Bay, a natural deep-water harbor. In summer, boat tours depart from the Old Wharf Park and circle the islands in about 2 to 3 hours, passing the Corossol Island seabird reserve. Along the way, you can get close views of pigeon guillemots, gulls, razorbills, and occasional puffins. Seals are common in the bay, and minke and fin whales sometimes pass offshore. Visitors can also take water taxis to the islands to hike or camp. Winds at sea are strong and temperatures are cool, so bring a windproof jacket even in midsummer.
Opening hours
June-September; schedules set by operator
Nearby sights
- Île Grande Basque
- Corossol Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Parc du Vieux-Quai
- Musée régional de la Côte-Nord
- Plage Monaghan
- Shaputuan Museum
- Vieux-Poste de Sept-Îles
- Sentier de la Pointe Noire