There was a time when it took travellers 25 days by canoe from Montreal to reach Fort-Témiscamingue. Here, nearly two centuries of fur-trading history have come to life. Obadjiwan-Fort-Témiscamingue is also a reminder of the millennia-old Algonquin presence ...
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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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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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On the shores of Lake Osisko, the Dumulon General Store opens a window to the past with a guided tour offering a captivating narrative and staff who seem to come straight from that era. You can also discover the talent of local artisans and stock up on ...
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Visit the oldest house in Témiscamingue, built in 1881, and discover a great local legend: the good Brother Moffet. Enjoy a ride through the streets of Ville-Marie on our taxi-cycle, let our guide tell you the exciting story of the characters who fashioned ...
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A visit to the Dispensaire of the Guard full of discovery and excitement. During the guided tour, visitors can meet Nurse Duchemin who worked as a nurse from 1936 to 1976. The site pays tribute to the colony’s nurses, helps visitors learn about the colonization ...
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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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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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