Port-Cartier Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier is one of the two largest municipalities in the region along withSept-Îles. In addition to its main village, the city of Port-Cartier also includes the villages of Pointe-aux-Anglais (Cannon township) and Rivière-Pentecôte (Fitzpatrick township). Pointe-aux-Anglais owes its name to the sinking of 11 ships of the British fleet in the St. Lawrence River off Île aux Œufs in 1711, forcing Admiral Walker to abandon his mission to takeQuebec City. The coastline of the village of Pointe-aux-Anglais includes a fine sandy beach of11km (6.8mi).

Top Attractions in Port-Cartier

Explore the best things to see and do in Port-Cartier:

• ★Hiking
• ★Kayak
• ★Les Goélands outdoor base
• ★Louis Langlois Museum
• ★McCormick Island
• ★Network of cycle paths
• ★Patterson Island
• ★Port-Cartier History Interpretation Center

Where to Eat in Port-Cartier

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Café Bob-Inette
• 🍴Café-Cartier
• 🍴Café-théâtre Graffiti
• 🍴Cantine Le Roi de la patate / Bar laitier La Lichée
• 🍴IGA - Alimentation Coop Port-Cartier
• 🍴Le Routier de Pentecôte

Where to Stay in Port-Cartier

• 🏨Accommodation pavilion at the Les Goélands outdoor base
• 🏨Auberge de jeunesse Manoir aux Rochers
• 🏨Auberge du Nord-Côtier
• 🏨Auberge l'Étoile du Nord
• 🏨Campground at the Rivière-Pentecost historic site
• 🏨Gîte Le Vent de mer

Port-Cartier Travel Guide Sections

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