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| Place | Pointe-Noire |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Sept-Îles; Sept-Rivières |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 50.158056 |
| Longitude | -66.487778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4S |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EHRWF |
Pointe-Noire is a administrative sector in Sept-Îles; Sept-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pointe-Noire is located at 50.1581°N, 66.4878°W.
Pointe-Noire clings to the eastern edge of Sept-Îles, a place where the St. Lawrence estuary begins to exhale its vastness. It lies 9.3 km south-west of Sept-Îles, QC (from Sept-Îles, QC: bearing 232°T), and is situated 13.6 km east-south-east of Barrage-Sainte-Marguerite. The land here is a study in granite and spruce, a rugged beauty shaped by ancient glaciers and the relentless kiss of the northern wind. Low, rounded hills, cloaked in a dense, dark forest, tumble down to the water's edge, their dark green hues deepened by the cool, damp air. Between the trees, glimpses of the slate-grey sea appear, its surface often rippled by a persistent breeze that carries the tang of salt and pine. The coastline itself is a mosaic of rocky outcrops and small, sheltered coves, where the tide leaves behind a glistening sheen on smooth, wave-worn stones. Even on a clear day, the light here possesses a unique quality, a diffused luminescence that softens the sharp edges of the landscape and lends a quiet solemnity to the surroundings. The history of Pointe-Noire is inextricably linked to the sea and the resources it cradles. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated these waters, their presence a deep, resonant echo in the very spirit of the land. Later, the burgeoning iron ore industry of the North Shore found its maritime gateway here, transforming this once-quiet stretch of coast into a vital hub of commerce. The deep-water port, a testament to human ambition against the raw power of nature, remains the lifeblood of Pointe-Noire, its cranes and cargo ships a constant reminder of its economic purpose. The air, especially in the early mornings, often carries the faint, metallic scent of industry mingling with the pervasive aroma of the boreal forest, a unique olfactory signature that defines this particular corner of Quebec.
À Pointe-Noire, la terre s'étire vers le Saint-Laurent avec une humilité ancienne, ses rivages caressés par les eaux vives du fleuve qui portent en eux le souffle du grand nord. Le paysage, sculpté par les marées et le vent salin, offre des horizons où la forêt boréale rencontre le bleu infini, un contraste qui se reflète dans la silhouette discrète des habitations et dans le labeur tranquille des gens de mer et de terre. L'air, pur et vif, porte les échos d'une histoire riche, où les traces des premiers peuples et le passage des Acadiens ont laissé leur empreinte dans la mémoire collective. L'économie locale, ancrée dans la pêche et l'exploitation des ressources naturelles, se déploie au rythme des saisons, créant une atmosphère de résilience et de solidarité. Pointe-Noire, par sa nature sauvage et son esprit communautaire, demeure un lieu où le temps semble s'écouler différemment, au diapason des murmures du fleuve et des vastes étendues qui l'entourent.
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Explore Pointe-Noire, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.158056, -66.487778. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Pointe-Noire includes the postal code (G4S), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |