Abitibi-Temiscamingue
Témiscaming
Once an important fur-trading post, you can now take tours of Fort Témiscaming and explore the site with its archaeological remains and natural surroundings. Learn more about how the site was once witness to the major rivalry between the British and the French for control of the Hudson Bay fur trade during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The town of Témiscaming itself is known for the Sainte Therese Church and its famous statues, and the Canadian Pacific Railroad Museum, a historic monument.
Rouyn-Noranda
La Maison Dumulon is the first house ever built in the city of Rouyn-Noranda. The historical site that includes a general store, post office and the Dumulon family home, offers various events throughout the year. Take a tour of the general store or come to see a theatre play in the summer.
Val-d’Or
Val-d’Or stands for ‘Valley of Gold’, after gold was discovered in the area in 1923. Here you find an opportunity to descend to more than 300 feet in an old gold mine at The City of Gold. Step into the footsteps of a miner through the process of collecting the gold. Underground you will see dynamiting and techniques of drilling. Also take the opportunity to walk around the mining Village of Bourlamaque, built for the miners in 1935.
Amos
Centre d’exposition d’Amos focuses on visual art. It often hosts temporary expositions of artists from the region and the rest of Québec. Be sure to visit the interactive permanent exhibition that lets you explore 10,000 years of art.
