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Sept-Îles, Quebec

Sept-Îles is a city in the Côte-Nord region of eastern Quebec. Along with Brador and Blanc-Sablon, Sept-Îles is one of the oldest places in the province.

Type CityPopulation 24,569

Why go

  • City in Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Sept-Îles Airport (YZV).

History

Sept-Îles is a city in the Côte-Nord region of eastern Quebec. Along with Brador and Blanc-Sablon, Sept-Îles is one of the oldest places in the province. The population was 24,569 as of the 2021 Canadian census. The reserve is called Uashat, meaning "bay" in Innu-aimun.

Airports

Sept-Îles Airport (YZV) 8.2 km to the centre
1000 E Boulevard Laure, Sept-Îles, QC G4R 4K2 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Arik Niger, Air Canada, WebJet Linhas A) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Wabush, Quebec, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Mont Joli, Montreal… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 11 direct destinations
  • Arik Niger Q9 (BEH, BE1, PAG) · 6 routes: Havre-Saint-Pierre, Mont Joli, Natashquan, Port Menier, Quebec, Wabush
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 3 routes: Montreal*, Quebec*, Wabush*
  • WebJet Linhas A WJ (BE1) · 2 routes: La Romaine, Natashquan

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Traversier Rimouski/Sept-îles/Basse-Côte-Nord
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre · Groupe Desgagnés
Outdoor
Sept-Iles - Port-Menier
Ferry route · Relais Nordik, Groupe Desgagnés
Outdoor
Cogema Rail Ferry - Matane-Sept-Îles
Ferry route · Cogema (CN)
Outdoor
Rimouski/Sept-Îles
Ferry route · Relais Nordik, Groupe Desgagnés
Outdoor
Rimouski - Blanc Sablon
Ferry route · Relais Nordik, Groupe Desgagné
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sept-Îles Airport (YZV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YZV has direct flights to 11 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Wabush, Quebec, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Mont Joli, Montreal…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Traversier Rimouski/Sept-îles/Basse-Côte-Nord, 2.5 km); routes include Sept-Iles - Port-Menier, Cogema Rail Ferry - Matane-Sept-Îles, Rimouski/Sept-Îles.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sept-Îles, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences