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Discover the beauty of the St. Lawrence River

Located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary, Havre-Saint-Pierre is nestled in a region called Minganie, named after a spectacular group of islands called the Mingan Archipelago. Founded in 1857, Havre-Saint-Pierre is today a prosperous and thriving community of 3,500 inhabitants. The region is a paradise for sports and outdoor enthusiasts offering everything from skiing and skating to sailing, climbing and a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports.

Sorel-Tracy is a boisterous city of 40,000 inhabitants located where the Richelieu River empties into the St. Lawrence River. A 45-minute drive from downtown Montreal, Sorel-Tracy offers an extraordinary quality of life. Combining its rich historical heritage and efforts in wildlife preservation, the city provides several hiking trails and sites that will delight nature lovers and history buffs alike.  Plus the usual range of sporting activities and entertainment including theatres, concert halls, art galleries and festivals.

QIT's active social club organises interesting events such as field and cycling trips and a summer camp for the children of employees.