Reconstruction of the Fishermen's Wharf and the Slipway at the Port of Cap-aux-Meules – Gulf of St. Lawrence

The Transport Canada (TC) fishermen's wharf at Cap-aux-Meules in the Magdalen Islands was built in the early 1970s and has exceeded its useful life to the point of causing operational and safety issues. The slipway, in addition to not being adapted to the new 300T crane currently in use, has also reached the end of its useful life and would require significant investments to keep it operational.

The Fishermen's Wharf reconstruction project will provide users with a new wharf and slipway, adapted to current needs, and without operational restrictions, in addition to providing a safe work area for all users.

The reconstruction of the fishermen's wharf and the slipway  will take place in three phases. 

- First phase (2027): Demolition and reconstruction of the slipway.

- Second phase (2028): Demolition and reconstruction of pier No. 9.

- Third phase (2029): Demolition and reconstruction of pier No. 8.

In the first phase, the boat launch and pier 10 will also be demolished but will not be rebuilt.

Before the second phase, a temporary floating dock will be installed to compensate for the loss of space available to users.  This will be removed at the end of the work.

In the third phase, the existing temporary wharf will also be demolished.

The new wharf will be constructed using closed-sided walls made of sheet piles. 

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Latest update

January 10, 2026 – The authority issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - December 10, 2025

Contacts

Environmental and Aboriginal affairs - Québec region
Email: aea-eaa@tc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-12-10

  • Proponent

    Transport Canada

  • Authorities

    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90074

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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