Rouyn-Noranda, urban heart of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, moves to the beat of a place rich in artistic creation and collective celebrations. The arts explode, like the fireworks at the Osisko en lumière pyromusical festival, and will sweep you through a whirlwind of events over the year, including Festival des guitares du Monde, Festival de musique Emergente, Festival international du cinéma, Grand Prix International Snowcross and Quartiers d'Hiver. Rouyn-Noranda’s history will surprise you with its heritage that includes the moving stories of immigrants who have left their mark on the cultural landscape. Near downtown, plant and wildlife enthusiasts, hikers and explorers will get a chance to find themselves in nature, shaped by the lines of hills and lakes created by the great glaciers.