Port-Cartier, Industrial port city in Côte-Nord region, Quebec, Canada.
Port-Cartier extends along the northern shore of the Saint Lawrence River, featuring deep-water port facilities that process 18 million tonnes of cargo annually.
The settlement originated in 1915 when Colonel Robert McCormick investigated the forest potential of the Rochers River area, establishing a community called Shelter Bay.
French remains the primary language of Port-Cartier, with 97 percent of residents communicating in French as their first language according to 2021 census data.
The Port-Cartier transportation network includes Route 138 highway access and maritime shipping facilities, connecting the city to regional and international markets.
The Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum security prison located north of the city, provides rehabilitation programs and vocational training for male offenders.
Location: Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality
Inception: February 19, 2003
Shares border with: Sept-Îles
Website: https://villeport-cartier.com
GPS coordinates: 50.03330,-66.86670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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