Cheap Flights to Sept-Iles (YZV)

Sept-Iles is a city in the Cote-Nord region of eastern Quebec. The city is locally known as ‘Uashau’ which means ‘bay’ in the Innu language. Sept-Iles is rich in Aboriginal culture, nature, and industrial heritage. The city is going to be the premier tourism destination in the province of Quebec soon. Major cruise ships halt in Sept-Isles, which has led to the development and promotion of tourist activity. The Tournoi Orange is an extremely popular sports event held in Sept-Iles. Its highlight is the volleyball tournament wherein more than 400 teams compete.

Things to do in Sept-Iles

North Shore Regional Museum

Known locally as the Musee regional de la Cote-Nord, the museum’s permanent exhibition traces the history of Sept-Iles. Visitors here will learn about European discovery of the region five centuries ago, and about presence of First Nations tribes. The extensive collection comprises more than 40,000 artefacts and focuses on the Euro-Quebec and Innu heritage. The museum also has temporary exhibitions which include photographs, archeological objects, sculptures, and more.

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The Old Trading Post

The Old Trading Post was established in 1661 by the Europeans. It was once managed by the French and the British. Today, it is a site of historical significance and interpretation. Here, visitors will get to experience daily life in a post of fur trade in the 19^th century. The post offers a unique experience based on the encounter of the Eurocanadian and Innu.

Best Time to Fly to Sept-Iles

Sept-Iles experiences pleasant summers without much rainfall, and frigid and windy winters. The best time of year to book Sept-Iles flights is from June to September when the weather is warm to indulge in outdoor activities.

Airports in Sept-Iles

Flights to Sept-Iles are served by Sept-Iles Airport, which is situated 5.2 miles east of the city. Major airlines like Air Innuit, Air Canada Express, PAL Airlines, Sunwing Airlines and Pascan Aviation offer flights from Sept-Iles to a limited number of destinations such as Cancun, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Wabush, Natashquan and more.