«Art, Culture and Heritage» Circuit

Val-d’or

Héritage Val-d’Or Historical Circuit

Begin your trip with a walk in the settlers’ footsteps on the Héritage Val-d’Or Circuit. This outdoors course connects emblematic sites of the establishment of the city, from interpretative panels, visual archives to anecdotes from everyday life. A playful and accessible way to discover the mining history, the first inhabitants and the evolution of the city of Val-d’Or. Perfect for passing by curious visitors as well as for history buffs.

La corne

National Historic Site of Canada

Le Dispensaire de la Garde
(The Nurse’s Dispensary)

Keep going towards La Corne and discover a small white building telling the great story of Sister Gertrude Duchemin and the pioneer nurses of Abitibi. At the Dispensaire de la Garde, dive into the crucial role of these women in healthcare in a remote area, beginning in the 1940s. Objects, testimonies and historic reconstitution allow you to relive this humane and touching side of Canadian history.

Amos

Maison Hector-Authier (House)

Onwards to Amos, to visit the Maison Hector-Authier, nicknamed the “father of Abitibi”. Enter this historic house built in 1912 as if you could time travel; and marvel at the historic architecture, the well preserved furniture as well as its exhibitions about colonization. A place charged with memories telling the birth or a region through the destiny of a visionary man.

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Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila (Cathedral)

Then, go discover the majestic Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila dominating downtown Amos since 1924. First concrete cathedral in Canada, its impressive dome, its colorful stained glass windows, and its rich spiritual symbolism give the building a striking look! A true jewel of architecture giving you the opportunity to dive into the religious history of the area.

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Abitibiwinni: The Algonquian experience

Next stop, Pikogan, for an immersion into the heart of the Anicinabe culture. Rituals, traditional objects, storytelling and spirituality all intertwined to tell about an ancestral lifestyle still alive and well. This authentic encounter will present you a territory that has been inhabited for many millennia, guardians of knowledge, both of memories and of the future.

Authier

Musée École du Rang II (Museum School)

Continue your adventure towards Authier and go visit a classroom that has been frozen in time at the Musée École du Rang II. Wooden desks and blackboards await you for an immersion into the daily life of students of yesteryear. A touching and instructive stop evoking the rural life and its community spirit in the first years of colonization in Abitibi-Ouest (Abitibi-West).

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Galerie Sang-Neuf-Art (Art Gallery)

Located on the main street in Palmarolle for the past 40 years, this gallery is the initiative of the artists Louisa Nicol and Raymond Marius Boucher. Open during the summer season, the gallery presents a new selection of artworks every two weeks, both of local and national artists. Every Sunday, the public is invited to come and meet the artists in a warm ambiance ideal for friendly discussions.

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MA, Musée d’art de Rouyn-Noranda (Art Museum of Rouyn-Noranda)

Continue your cultural exploration at the Musée d’Art de Rouyn-Noranda. This dynamic museum proposes a diverse program showcasing local as well as national and international artists. Temporary exhibitions, permanent collections and special events animate this space dedicated to artistic expression in all of its forms.

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Balado Découverte Circuit

Explore Rouyn-Noranda from a different perspective on this geolocated podcast circuit. While you walk, you will hear colorful stories about the mining boom, the important historical characters, and the emblematic neighborhoods of the city. An interactive and immersive way to dive into local history, at your own pace. Every stop reveals a side of the past, all while connecting to the dynamic present of the cultural capital of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

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Église Orthodoxe russe (Russian Orthodox Church)

Established in 1955 by immigrants from Eastern Europe, this Byzantine style church is a rare symbol in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Located in Rouyn-Noranda, it testifies about the presence of Russian, Ukrainian and Polish families that came here to work in the mines. Its distinctive architecture and its richly decorated interior tell a story of faith, identity and rooting into an adoptive country.

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The T. E. Draper – Chantier Gédéon Historical Site

Climb aboard the tow boat and relive the log driving history in Témiscamingue. Keep going towards the Chantier Gédéon, an authentic reconstitution or a lumberjack camp from the 1930s-1940s. Discover, through its buildings and on its forest trail, the life of men preparing the log driving season.

Ville-Marie

Centre d’exposition du Rift (Exhibition Center)

Extend your journey towards the Centre d’exposition Le Rift of Ville-Marie. This dynamic cultural center offers a variety of visual arts exhibitions, showcasing the talent of both established and emergent artists. A place of discovery and exchange where art comes alive at the heart of the Témiscamingue area.

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Musée de la Gare (Museum)

Complete your tour at the Musée de la Gare, a reconverted former train station. This museum is imprinted with memories and discoveries. Its richly documented exhibitions explore the transportation, communications and colonization history of Témiscamingue. The building itself stands as a testimony of the prominent role of trains in the development of this territory. A must-see cultural stop in Témiscamingue.