Discover the two historic sites that make up La Cité de l’Or, located in Val-d’Or in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The Old Lamaque gold mine is an interpretation centre. Become a miner for a day and enjoy a unique experience in a real mine as you go 91 metres ...
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Located in Malartic, le Musée minéralogique de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue museum presents an exhibition on geology and mining projects in the region as well as minerals from around the world. Interactive games, earthquake simulator, fairy stones, moon rock ...
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Visiting the Première-Chute generating station is discovering Québec's genius and know-how in construction. It's also having a great family activity by the Outaouais river, free and informative. You will see the powerplant, the spillway and the log chute ...
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A visit to Magasin général Dumulon is an opportunity to travel back in time to Rouyn-Noranda’s pioneering days. You will be able to buy regional food, hand-made products and souvenirs.
This authentic business and post office also offers a guided tour ...
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ANISIPI (which means pure water, life source, in Algonquin) Activity circuit to discover water. A touristic activity that highlights the natural and cultural heritage of Amos-Harricana, a vast territory marked by the thousand-year-old history of the Anicicape ...
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Fort Témiscamingue recalls the thousand-year-long presence of the Algonquins and commemorates over two hundred years of fur-trading history at the Lake Témiscamingue straits. The Fort Témiscamingue site occupies a prime location on a piece of land formed ...
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The T.E. Draper was classified as a cultural property in 1979 and was the most important lumber tugboat on the Lac des Quinze hired by Canadian International Paper (C.I.P.) from 1929 to 1972. Climb aboard the tug and relive the history of log driving ...
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The old Amos Courthouse, built in 1922, is now known as the Vieux-Palais. Admire a series of exhibitions by artists from all over the region. The architecture of the site and the value of the artworks on display are a testament to the rich culture and ...
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Major work is underway at the Kinawit site.
For this reason, the site is closed for an indefinite period. Kinawit is an amazing place to discover the rich Aboriginal culture, amidst a natural soothing setting conducive to exchanges. It is located on ...
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With family or friends, visit the famous École du Rang II, a must in western Abitibi! This school welcomed children from 1937 to 1958. It is very representative of one-room schoolhouses in Quebec both in terms of the physical environment and educational ...
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