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QNS&L Railway: Iron Ore Country Wilderness Rail Journey

Board the legendary Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway — one of the world's great wilderness train rides — and plunge deep into boreal forest and sub-Arctic tundra that almost no road reaches. A truly rare journey through Canada's untamed interior.

What to expect

The train departs Sept-Îles and climbs into the Laurentian Shield, crossing wild rivers and vast boreal lakes in landscapes with no roads for hundreds of kilometres. Wildlife sightings — moose, caribou, osprey — are common. Innu community members travelling between remote villages share the carriages, lending the journey authentic, unhurried character. Even a partial journey delivers landscape drama of the highest order.

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Tshiuetin Rail Transportation
CAD 150–CAD 200 per person return (approx.; contact Tshiuetin Rail directly for current fares and schedules)
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Good to know

This excursion requires very careful timing — confirm exact departure and return schedules against your ship's all-aboard time, as train delays in wilderness territory do occur. Best suited for longer port calls. Book seats directly with Tshiuetin Rail well in advance; capacity is limited. The Sept-Îles station is a short taxi ride from the pier.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Sept-Iles — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
12 nights · calls at Sept-Iles
from $4,789
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
11 nights · calls at Sept-Iles
from $4,830
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
12 nights · calls at Sept-Iles
from $4,999
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Regent · Seven Seas Grandeur
11 nights · calls at Sept-Iles
from $10,949
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