4.5Pointe-a-la-Renommee(144 reviews) - A few steps off the beaten path, get in touch with a time without cell phones or radio Lookouts • Lighthouses
Historic site of North America’s first maritime radio station (installed by Marconi in 1904). Location offers a lookout with scenic vistas as well as the possibility to visit exhibits covering Marconi, light house keepers and the history of radio communication at Pointe-à-la-Renommée.See more..
THE POT CRUISECruise around Îles du Pot à l'Eau de Vie (without landing). Highly diverse marine birds (before late July), beautiful scenery, fascinating commentary on maritime history (contraband, mariner's store, and more).ÎLES DU POT CRUISESpend a few hours away from it all in the middle of the St. Lawrence! Discover the flora, fauna, and surprising maritime history of this little archipelago with your guide.See more..
We went to see naked island and the Perroquets In between, we got a lovely surprise by seeing many minke whales. This was definitly an added highlight to our trip out on the water. See more..
4.5Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse(12 reviews) - Second oldest ( AD1830) along Fleuve St Lawrence. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
Looking for an interesting detour off Canada Hwy 138 on your way to Sept Iles? Take a right turn on Chemin du Vieux Phare and cross a sturdy wooden bridge to Pointe des Monts Lighthouse. Scenic location on a granite rock island. Enjoyable tour of the lighthouse keepers quarters. Interesting historical displays and loads of history. I agree with previous lighthouse residents Paul Peuliot and the Montagnais- it gave me the heebie jeebies.See more..
10min walk from the pier. Historical lighthouse no longer in function. Yay technology, old family home and school room still intact.See more..
4.0Moulin Banal(2 reviews) - Très joli petit moulin Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
Ce moulin fut érigé vers 1730 à la demande du seigneur de Verchères Jean-Baptiste Jarret. Il a été exploité pendant plus de 150 ans. Et il aurait même servi comme station de signaux pour les bateaux.See more..
Families will like ile Ste-Helene in summer, close to downtown/Vieux Port and a point of respite. It’s accessible on foot. Late June to early August, Ste Helene island is the best spot to enjoy the fireworks on Saturdays at 10 pm. (and currently Wednesdays at 10). You can rent seats here in advance, after taking the Metro underground to the island. It beats standing at the Old Port (on Promenade outside the closed Pied-du-Courant prison) or having suicide-prevention grating to obscure one’s view atop Jacques-Cartier Bridge, which shuts down during the half-hour light shows. Traversing the Bridge by 8 pm is another way to have a comfortable front-row view on the isle—just pack ear plugs and water bottles. There’s also La Ronde amusement park and views from the lighthouse. Montreal is a beautiful city.See more..
