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Sept-Îles
This town has a population of 25,000. It is named for the seven islands that protect the mouth of its bay. Its sheltered location on the north west corner of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and its closeness to the iron ore of Northern Québec have made it a major shipping port.
Go shopping for seafood and crafts at Old Wharf Urban Park. Visit the Old Trading Post, which has recreated a French trading post of the 17th century, and the Museum of the North Shore Region. |
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Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke was founded in 1796 as the site for a mill. Today it is a transportation and industrial centre of 77,000 people.
To get a good view of the city and surrounding area go to the Beauvoir Shrine. Sherbrooke is known for thousands of plants throughout the downtown area arranged in attractive mosaics.
Visit the Seminary Museum of Natural History and the University Cultural Centre's Art Gallery. |
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Trois Rivières
This city of nearly 50,000 is at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and the three channels of the St. Maurice River. Originally it was a French frontier post and fur-trading centre. Today Trois-Rivierès is one of the largest paper manufacturing centres in the world.
To learn about the local industry visit the Pulp and Paper Industry Exibition Centre. Visit the Forges of St. Maurice National Historic Site and the Museum of Québec Folk Arts and Traditions.
The Ursuline Convent was built in 1697 and has a museum and art collection. The Trois Rivières Cathedral is famous for its stain glass windows. Relax at the riverfront Harbourfront Park. |
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Chicoutimi
This city of 63,000 lies on the Saguenay River close to Saguenay Provincial Park. Chicoutimi is surrounded by beautiful lakes and forests, with excellent fishing and hunting. The town has many galleries and craft stores, with a lot of local work available.
Visit the restored Pulpmill of Chicoutimi, or take the family to the model Road Safety Village.
The highlight of your visit to Chicoutimi will be your Saguenay Cruise to see the magnificent capes and fjords of the area. In summer, travel to the mouth of the river, to see various species of whales feed. |
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The Inuit village of Kuujjuaq, meaning "great river" in Inuktitut, began to develop
at its present site between 1941 and 1945 while the nearby air force base was
being constructed. Originally known as Fort Chimo, Kuujjuaq is the administrative
centre and largest community in Nunavik, Quebec's arctic region.
With its two airstrips, Kuujjuaq is the transportation hub of the entire region.
The village boasts a number of hotels, restaurants, stores, arts and crafts shops
and a bank.
While in Kuujjuaq, don't miss the atlantic salmon and arctic char fishing, caribou
hunting, and Old Chimo, the original settlement, located a few kilometres downstream
on the opposite shore. |
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