Port

of Sept-Îles

The Port of Sept-Îles extends along a deep 45 km2 bay cutting into the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. An archipelago of 7 islands form a scenic natural barrier at the mouth of this large body of water, which affords safe anchorage for ships 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Port of Sept-Îles’s state-of-the-art facilities can accommodate the world’s largest bulk carriers and it has an annual cargo handling capacity of 100 MT, making it the largest mineral port in North America. 

A closer look at

North America’s
largest mineral port

Sept-Îles

Port
Authority

Formerly managed by the Canadian government, the Port of Sept-Îles became an autonomous organization in 1999. Since then we have been a local organization managed and run by the people of Sept-Îles. Our development vision is based solely on the needs and realities of our community.

SEPT-ÎLES

A brief port history

Panorama

360°virtual tour

Explore our port from wherever you are with 360° immersive technology. Get a first-hand look at the world-class facilities of North America’s largest mineral port and a wealth of technical and historical information. Welcome to the Port of Sept-Îles. Enjoy your visit!

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Terminals

portuaires

There are 15 docks on the bay of Sept Îles, including the Vieux-Quai, the marina, the fishing harbour, the Arcand Dock, and the 2 industrial docks owned by the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC). The Port of Sept-Îles owns and operates 9 of the docks, arranged in 5 terminals: Relance, Multi-user, Monseigneur-Blanche, Pointe-aux-Basques and Pointe-Noire.

SEPT-ÎLES

International cruise port of call

The opening of the Cruise Ship Dock on October 4, 2010, meant the port could accommodate large steamers like the historic Queen Mary 2, marking a major tourism development milestone for the city of Sept-Îles and the community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam.

Investing in the future

Development

As a world-class deep-water port, we want to provide the perfect cargo handling conditions and promote projects that benefit the local and regional economy. We work closely with a team of experts and a network of visionary partners to invest in the sustainable development of our strategic services and infrastructure. Read more about our ongoing and upcoming development projects.

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by joining our crew

Looking for a rewarding career at one of Canada’s largest ports? Set your sights on the Port of Sept-Îles! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind work experience on a team of local residents committed to the region’s socioeconomic development.

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We are a major partner in large-scale industrial projects in Sept-Îles and on the North Shore.

We are a local organization managed and run by the people of Sept-Îles—people who take pride in supporting their community.

The Port of Sept-Îles adopts environmental best practices to protect its community and the surrounding ecosystem.