Daylight is lasting longer, the snow is softly melting and the temperature warms up gradually… Spring is finally arriving home, here in Abitibi-Témiscamingue! Bringing along the long Easter weekend and many joys to rediscover. Here you will find a few ideas to enjoy not only this popular holiday time off with your family, but the whole season also!
Enjoy the Migrating Birds’ Return in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Often, it’s the songs of our winged friends that announce the return of warmer days. Freshly back from their vacations in the Sun destinations, they revive again the auditory landscape of our everyday lives.
Why not spare time to better admire them? At the Marais Antoine (Antoine Swamp), in Roquemaure, nests a wide variety of species. Interpretive panels can be found along the path, revealing a plethora of information about birds and their lifestyle in this habitat, among which we get tips on how to best find them. It’s an easy walk, not too long, to the satisfaction of both children and their parents.
Our collaborator, Sophie Mediavilla-Rivard, noted several other locations suited for watching our feathered friends. You can read her article here (french content).
Hop on your bicycle!
Obviously, the snow melting frees the way for many means of transportation, including those reserved for bicycles! Let’s get the bicycle out of storage, fill up your tires, put on your most fashionable bike shorts and go conquer the regional roads. Spring represents the perfect weather to explore the many itineraries available in the area. There is one for every cycling level. Is it not a great way to enjoy the Spring season in Abitibi-Témiscamingue?
Going to the theater in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Moreover, the Agora des arts, in Rouyn-Noranda, has just opened its doors to the general public, from freshly renovated installations and with a rich and varied program.
Thus, until the end of the season, go discover plays, musical shows and entirely regional productions. There is something for everyone and for every generation!
Satisfying your Sweet Tooth
There are also the Sugar Shacks and their harvest time! In April in the Témiscamingue area, the Éden Rouge, proposes a rustic table of reinvented classics that showcases local maple products and tasty regional goods.
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Also, it would be crazy to omit to mention our regional chocolate factories. Choco-Mango and Les Chocolats Martine overflow with quality ideas to please cocoa lovers, whatever their age is! And now, let’s keep going into the sweet side of our region… When is the first soft-serve ice cream of the year?
Finally, all of this makes us excited to enjoy the Spring season in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and its fresh air, but also… Doesn’t it give you a little taste of Summer too?
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The Festival des Guitares du Monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (The World Guitars Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
At the end of May, for over twenty years from now, the FGMAT (Festival des Guitares du Monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue) takes place to the great pleasure of its goers. The musical event presents a high-quality program that launches the festival season and its warmer days! Many shows are free to access, like the lunchtime performances or those happening outside. Consult the program for more discoveries and date planning ideas.
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Celebrate Spring in Abitibi-Témiscamingue!
Whether it's admiring the return of the birds, cycling on clear roads, marveling at a show, or indulging in the sweet pleasures of the season, spring in Abitibi-Témiscamingue offers countless ways to celebrate renewal. With nature awakening and festivals on the horizon, it's the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors and create new memories with family or friends. And most of all, this beautiful season reminds us that summer is just around the corner… so let's make the most of it!
