The Must-Sees

The Aiguebelle National Park

Guardian of a rich natural and cultural heritage, the Aiguebelle National Park reveals rocks 2.7 billion years old and the presence of the water divide on its territory. Cross a fault lake on a 90-meter suspension bridge, take a spiral staircase running along a vertiginous escarpment, go to the top of the Abijévis hills or gently paddle over a lake to observe wildlife. You will find absolute calm.

Outdoors

The outdoors possibilities are infinite here with the Access to outdoors website, you can take advantage of all the trails for snowshoeing, skiing of all kinds, cycling and hiking, as well as paddling routes to go in canoes-camping everywhere in the region and safely!

Trip at outfitters

The outfitters welcome you comfortably and boast a long experience of hunting and fishing that they will be able to share with you with passion.  

Your moose, bear or small game hunting season will be envious and your fishing stories will be anything but exaggerated! If you are looking for what to do in Abitibi-Témiscamingue to be one with nature, try out an outfitter package for your next fishing trip in Quebec!

The festivals and events 

Throughout the year, festivals are held in succession, giving people an opportunity to smile, dance and feast with family or friends. The winter holidays warm up the atmosphere until the arrival of spring and the events explode like flowers in summer, stretching into the last rays of autumn with the Festival du cinéma international. Abitibi-Témiscamingue is full of events, from the more traditional ones like the Festival des Guitares du Monde, equestrian and rodeos festivals, the Pow-wow, to the more original ones, such as the Festival d’humour émergent or the renowned FME or Festival d’humour de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

The Refuge Pageau

Meet the moose, the wolf and the bear, but not only! The Refuge Pageau, a must-do activity in Amos-Harricana, collects abandoned or wounded wild animals and releases them into the wild when possible. The permanent boarders are waiting for you at the wood trail that runs through the site.

Nothing beats a guided tour to get the most out of the attraction! From the tiny ermine to Chewbacca the porcupine and Albi the moose, each beast has its story. An air of picnic arranged allows you to take your snack at the same time as the deer in the undergrowth, isn’t it there, the opportunity to be connected with nature, you can even spend the night by booking the cottage 4 seasons. Also learn the story of Michel Pageau and his incredible relationship with animals through an immersive experience, signed Moment Factory.

Mining experiences 

Mining has been at the heart of the region’s development. Discover the geological phenomena that have shaped its rich subsoil by visiting the Musée minéralogique. At the Mine Canadian Malartic, explore the technological advancements of Canada’s largest open-pit mine. A short excursion to the nearby Belvédère observatory will leave you in awe of its vastness!

Step into the shoes of a miner for a day at La Cité de l’Or and descend 91 metres (300 feet) underground into the galleries of the former Lamaque Mine. Travel back in time at the Village-Minier-de-Bourlamaque, where charming log houses are still inhabited. With the help of an audio guide, stroll through this historic village, where the past comes to life, and uncover its history through the interactive exhibition in the historic house.

Anisipi – A water-discovery route

This large-scale project aims both to highlight the ancestral presence of the Anicinabek and their historical contribution to the region, as well as to raise awareness about the protection of water resources, particularly those produced by eskers. The Anisipi circuit, whose name means “the pure water we drink” in Anicinabe, blends art, technology, architecture, heritage, history, and natural resources. It is composed of several tourist experiences spread across the Amos-Harricana region, including three spectacular installations by Moment Factory.

Wildlife reserve La Vérendrye

This wildlife reserve is not only magnificent to cross  
by car, it also contains 800 fish-bearing lakes and some great hunting grounds. Take the time to stop by.  

Obadjiwan–Fort-Témiscamingue National Historic Site

Between an enchanted forest and a beautiful beach along Lake Témiscamingue, in a place frequented for thousands of years by First Nations, was once an important trading post, Obadjiwan-Fort-Témiscamingue. Learn the highlights of the two centuries of rivalry between the French and the English for the control of the fur trade and the lifestyle of those who inhabited the trading post permanently.

Snowmobile  

With its abundant snow, its 3,700 kilometres of safe and well-maintained trails, Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a natural fit for the snowmobile.