This region is bursting with interesting things to see and do. Here are a few of the unique attractions that are only a short drive from your cabin.
Fort Temiscamingue
This iconic fort was an important trading post for nearly two centuries and it was where the British and French fought for control of the Hudson Bay fur trade. A visit to this historic site is also an opportunity to learn about the six-thousand-year history of the aboriginal people. A self guided tour, multimedia presentations and native culture interpretation bring the past to life.
This region is bursting with interesting things to see and do. Here are a few of the unique cultural attractions that are only a short drive from your cabin.
Gold Mining Industry Tours
Visit rustic log cabins and see what life was like in a tiny mining village in the 1940s. Then, visit Canadian Malartic and witness the modern operations at Canada’s largest open pit gold mine. Become a miner for the day and descend 91 meters below the ground into a dark, mysterious underground cavern.
First Nation PowWows
Everyone is welcome at the annual Timiskaming First Nation pow-wow, an event which features traditional regalia, drumming, dances and aboriginal foods. It’s a fun way to learn about the culture and history of the people who have called this land home for thousands of years.
Truck Rodeo, Notre-Dame-Du-Nord
Every year dozens of huge big-rig trucks rumble into the sleepy village of Notre Dame du Nord, Québec. They hitch up these enormous vehicles to 45 tons of lumber and race them up a steep grade – whoever gets to the top of the hill first wins!
Gourmet Festival
The Foire Gourmande (Gourmet Festival) is an annual event that brings together the finest food producers in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region and Northeastern Ontario. It’s a chance to taste some of the most mouthwatering local treats, including Martine’s Chocolates from Ville-Marie, homemade cider from Lacroix Orchard and fresh honey made in St-Bruno-de-Guigues.
Sugar Shack Tours
The maple season in Quebec begins in mid March, when the days grow warmer and the sap in the trees starts to rise. Harvesters collect the sap and boil it down to a thick, sweet syrup. This traditional Canadian treat can be sampled via the maple-infused menu at a Sugar Shack (aka Cabane à Sucre), which might include maple-wood smoked mackerel, maple ham, maple-lacquered duck and French toast soaked in maple syrup. Life sure is sweet.
Beer and Wine Tasting
After a day of adventures, there’s no better way to unwind than to attend a beer tasting and sample the microbrews or visit a beautiful winery and sip a glass in the sunshine. Quebec boasts many find producers of wines, ciders, sparkling wines, meads and more.
