Corporation of

Lower St. Lawrence Pilots

The primary role of Lower St. Lawrence pilots is to ensure safe navigation.

As it happens, the Port of Quebec has become a prized destination for cruise ships. More than 60,000 cruise passengers disembark each year in Quebec, coming to visit us on magnificent ever-larger liners. When it comes to ensuring the safety of foreign tourists who come to discover the beauty of Old Quebec, the reputation of our country is literally on the line.

When it comes to safety, pilots are equally accountable to those living along the river that could affect their health or safety :

In the district served by the pilots of the Lower St. Lawrence River, many municipalities draw their drinking water directly from the river :