ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE
Making every event a celebration!
Get carried away by the unrivalled sense of celebration and welcome of the people of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. In the coziness of a small concert venue or in the heat of an exuberant outdoor crowd, come celebrate cinema, music, humor, gastronomy, forestry and truck competitions. Check our calendar of events and come share uncommon moments with us!
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| Name | Sector | Sector | Section | Section | Category | Category | Sub-category | Sub-category | Description | City | Start | End |
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| Grand Prix International snowcross de Rouyn-Noranda | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p align="LEFT">Stadaconna Site</p> <p align="LEFT">This international event lasts an entire weekend and features world-class snowmobile racing with pilots from all over Canada and the United States. Commonly called Snowcross, this extreme sport discipline combines speed and thrills. It is one of Abitibi-Témiscamingue’s must-attend events and a fine opportunity to enjoy the winter season.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2013-01-19 | 2013-01-20 | ||||
| Salon du livre de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>Enjoy this 4-day event, browsing through books from more than 200 publishing houses, meeting nearly 100 authors and participating in activities related to books and reading. A no-miss spring event for people of all ages!</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-05-24 | 2012-05-27 | ||||
| Festival des guitares du monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>This major event, the only one of its kind in Quebec and Eastern Canada, reaches its eignth edition. An outstanding success and a must-attend cultural event, the Festival des guitares du monde lasts eight days and features more than Twenty-five evening indoor concerts. This event brings together the most talented guitarists from Quebec and of the international scene. You will be amazed by the vividness and variety of the music styles. Don't miss the free outdoor concerts.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-05-26 | 2012-06-02 | ||||
| Festival équestre de La Sarre | 2 | La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p>Equestrian competition with emphasis on the riders' and horses' ability. Plough-horse pulling contest and country music.</p> | La Sarre | 2012-06-01 | 2012-06-03 | ||||
| Festival forestier de Senneterre | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>International competitions where professional lumberjacks participate in various axe, saw, chainsaw and two-handed saw contests. The event also features amateur category contests for men, women and children. Dare to challenge ($4,500 in grants). Also, shows (Les Trois Accords, Porn Flakes and more), exhibitions, fireworks, inflatable games and free activities for children. Campsites, catering, shower facilities.</p> | Senneterre | 2012-06-28 | 2012-07-01 | ||||
| Festival d'humour de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>In Val-d'Or for six consecutive days, the Festival d'humour de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (comedy festival) attracts over 20 000 festival goers. See Québec's most famous stand-up comics in three gala shows presented at the Cité de l'Or outdoor amphitheatre. Bonus presentations: an improv match, the Concours de la relève finals (budding humorists), indoors shows and children's activities. The festival d'humour de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, an event not to be missed!</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-07-03 | 2012-07-08 | ||||
| H2O le festival | 1 | Amos-Harricana | 2 | Events | <p>In July, come and celebrate nature in Amos during H2O le festival. Many participation-type activities will get you moving. Also, a water, sound & light show like no other in Quebec and many other music performances await you. Don’t miss the dragon boat race and the Aqua Loufto challenge on the Harricana River</p> | Amos | 2012-07-11 | 2012-07-15 | ||||
| Festival du DocuMenteur de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>Who's telling the truth? Come and try your hand at it during three evenings of outdoor fib- documentary projections of national and international caliber. The programming also comprises a « creation contest » side where five teams of video directors must meet the challenge of producing a mockcumentary in one of the region's municipalities within 72 hours.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-07-24 | 2012-07-28 | ||||
| Expo Rotary Desjardins d'Amos | 1 | Amos-Harricana | 2 | Events | <p>For its 55th edition, L’Expo Rotary Desjardins d’Amos offers a diversified program with activities for the entire family: opening parade, Beauce Carnaval amusement rides, bingo games for kids, three theme evening shows and many other surprises. Check our Website for the program schedule.</p> | Amos | 2012-06-28 | 2012-06-30 | ||||
| Tour de l'Abitibi, Tour de la relève Desjardins | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>An international road cycling competition and the only junior-level race in North America sponsored by the Union Cycliste Internationale. The Tour de l’Abitibi is a world-renown event. Cyclists from 40 countries around the globe have participated in the previous 43 editions. The pack of 160 riders makes it a very unique and impressive sport event to watch. In the downtown area of Rouyn-Noranda, the site specially prepared for the occasion is ideal to fully experience this action and emotion packed activity. That is where the stage and the finish line are set up. The Tour de la relève Desjardins welcomes younger Quebec male and female cyclists (aged 6 to 16), and is the fifth and final step of the Coupe du Québec Apogée.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-07-16 | 2012-07-22 | ||||
| Rodéo du camion | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>Abitibi-Témiscamingue’s Rodéo du camion attracts more than 60,000 visitors with its widely acclaimed truck-pulling competitions (loaded and bobtail) and super draw. This major event features performances on two outdoor stages and a public market with many exhibitors expecting your visit. Also available: camping and shower facilities, access to school cafeteria, entertainment, and kids games. Eager to reduce its ecological footprint, the Rodéo du camion initiated a major green shift and has made sustainable development a priority.</p> | Notre-Dame-du-Nord | 2012-08-02 | 2012-08-05 | ||||
| La Sarre en fête | 2 | La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p>Grand family festivity with various activities for everyone. Fun for sure!</p> | La Sarre | 2012-07-26 | 2012-07-28 | ||||
| Pèlerinage de Ville-Marie | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 7.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;" lang="EN-CA">The pilgrims walk some 150 km or ride a distance of about 500 km to discover Abitibi-Témiscamingue</span>. They may take the experience in full or in part according to the number of days available to them. The Pèlerinage de Ville-Marie makes it possible to renew with life's essentials, opening your heart to others and undertake an inner meditation. This activity is for participants age 15 and over.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-08-12 | 2012-08-18 | ||||
| Festival western de Guigues | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>Gymkhana and pleasure competitions, professional rodeo with wild horses and bulls, pulling of plough horses. Outdoor kiosks and activities for kids. Indoor and outdoor music performances. Huge bingo and evening of amateur performers. Campsites and restaurants. A week of enjoyment for people of all ages.</p> | Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues | 2012-08-07 | 2012-08-12 | ||||
| Festival de la Relève Indépendante Musicale en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>For four days, music is at the forefront in Val-d'Or as the FRIMAT offers the public a must-see programming of shows by budding artists of the Quebec stage.With its "contest" side, it also allows up-and-coming local artists, age 18 to 35 to present their material and show their talent. For the major part, the event takes place in the very relaxed atmosphere of the new Félix-Leclerc venue. Music buffs certainly won't want to miss it! Limited tickets.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-08-01 | 2012-08-04 | ||||
| Exposition agricole régionale d'Abitibi | 1 | Amos-Harricana | 2 | Events | <p>Various amusing and informative family activities on the realm of agriculture: animal judging, equestrian competitions offered by the Société d'attelage de l'Abitibi, horse, tractor and truck events with increasing weight load. Also handicraft, machinery, information, antiques, regional product stands, as well as a mini-farm. Young talent contest, animation and shows for everyone. Free campsites.</p> | Saint-Félix-de-Dalquier | 2012-08-09 | 2012-08-12 | ||||
| Osisko en lumière, Le Festival pyromusical en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p><em>Osisko en lumière, festival pyromusical en Abitibi-Témiscamingue</em>, attracts more than 36,000 persons every year thanks to a very impressive program schedule. With its many pyrotechnical shows conducted by world-renown fireworks companies and live music performances by artists known worldwide, this is the region’s grandest event. <em>Osisko en lumière, festival pyromusical en Abitibi-Témiscamingue</em> is a get-together for the entire family featuring free matinee shows right on the festival site.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-08-10 | 2012-08-12 | ||||
| Foire gourmande de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est ontarien | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>For three days, this fest offers you a whole array of activities where you may discover the regional products of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Northeastern Ontario: tastings, meals, cooking workshops, exposition stands and more. Discover new flavors! Campground available, shows, street animation.</p> | Ville-Marie | 2012-08-17 | 2012-08-19 | ||||
| La route du terroir | 1 | Amos-Harricana | 2 | Events | <p>Set in a countryside atmosphere, this 8-km circuit presents about 100 kiosks selling local and regional products, crafts, and cooked dishes, as well as several garage sales. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 7.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;" lang="EN-CA">Two free shuffles are available to complete the tour. </span>Entertainment for the entire family. Supper with local dishes and music. Free access to the site.</p> | La Motte | 2012-08-18 | 2012-08-18 | ||||
| Foire des collectionneurs de Taschereau | 2 | La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p>An amazing world yours to discover. Collectors from all over and of all sorts gather at this event to exchange, sell or purchase objects for which they have a passion. Many stands with local and regional products, displays of modified collector cars, a remote-control car circuit, children entertainment, disco night. Catering.</p> | Taschereau | 2012-08-25 | 2012-08-25 | ||||
| Festival de musique émergente | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;" lang="EN-US">Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of this unique festival. Each year, this four-day festival welcomes some sixty artists and bands from the international alternative music scene. The Emerging Music Festival rallies music lovers and novices for festive concerts in intimate settings. If you enjoy hip-hop, country, rock, folk, electro, metal or world music, try the EMF experience. Prepare yourself for a very special anniversary edition with major concerts and street arts des arts in a very spectacular urban layout.</span></p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-08-30 | 2012-09-02 | ||||
| Foire du camionneur de Barraute | 1 | Amos Région | 2 | Events | <p>Heavy truck pulling competitions, loaded or bobtail, truck parade, modified-car race. Also, flea market, concerts by headline entertainers, concerts with renowned artists, inflatable games, children makeup and a big bingo. Super draw worth $175,000 with a fist prize of $110 000. Affordable campsites, cafeteria and shower service.</p> | Barraute | 2012-08-31 | 2012-09-03 | ||||
| Festivités champêtres de Saint-Marc-de-Figuery | 1 | Amos-Harricana | 2 | Events | <p>An end of summer festivities for everyone to enjoy with contests, competitions and games all in a warm countryside atmosphere. Come and discover the hidden treasures of this locality at a five-course supper with a local flavor.</p> | Saint-Marc-de-Figuery | 2012-09-07 | 2012-09-08 | ||||
| Salon des vins, bières et spiritueux de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>At the Salon des vins, some forty exhibitors from here and elsewhere introduce their finest wines, beers, spirits, cheeses and gourmet products. Visitors are invited to attend conferences, discover top wines and taste regional products concocted by renowned chefs.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-10-19 | 2012-10-20 | ||||
| Festival du cinéma international en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>A true international film extravaganza with the presentation of sorne 150 short, medium and full-Iength features from close to twenty countries, with several films in world and North American premiere. Distinguished guests and a warm, cordial atmosphere.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-10-27 | 2012-11-01 | ||||
| Carnaval de Lorrainville | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>The Carnaval d'hiver de Lorrainville honors the joys of winter. For this edition, the population will enjoy the great variety of activities. Shows, banquets, expositions, snow sculptures, parades, excursions, rallies, tobogganing and more. Enjoyment guaranteed for little-ones and grown-ups.</p> | Lorrainville | 2013-02-01 | 2013-02-03 | ||||
| La Sarre en neige | 2 | La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p>Festivities for the whole population with a wonderful choice of activities: snow sculptures, multi-passenger antique Bombardier snowmobile rides or in a horse-drawn sled, friendly competitions, contests for everyone and more outdoor activities.</p> | La Sarre | 2013-01-26 | 2013-01-27 | ||||
| Fête d'hiver de Rouyn-Noranda | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>This festival is a fine opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of winter! It is a popular event that offers a rich and diversified program: snow sculpture contest (professional and youth), street hockey tournament with the participation of 70 corporate teams, winter footrace rallying 300 participants from all over the region, table hockey tournament, dog sled rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, tubing, snow maze, pyrotechnical shows, live performances and much more. Come celebrate the 26th edition of this fun-packed event. To register for a contest or get information on our program, visit our Website.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2013-02-15 | 2013-02-17 | ||||
| Salon des animaux de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>During this two-day event, guest speakers and workshops on pet training, animal psychology, to name a few, stress the importance of taking good care of your household friends. Meet regional and national breeders and find out more about the products and services of pet supply businesses in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2011-04-30 | 2011-05-01 | ||||
| Festival des Langues sales | 2 | La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p>Different venues in Abitibi-Ouest</p> <p>The Festival des Langues sales celebrates the French language as spoken in Abitibi-Témiscamingue: a rich and spicy tongue with local flavour. Programming includes music, singalongs, comedy and poetry. Come and appreciate a way of "talking" that has travelled far and become richer through time and history. Comedy shows and local/regional relève artists.</p> | La Sarre | 2013-02-28 | 2013-03-02 | ||||
| Salon régional des générations en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>The Salon régional des générations en Abitibi-Témiscamingue is intended for people of all ages. This intergenerational fair wins you over, little by little, with the gregariousness of the atmosphere and the usability of the program. The fair brings together some 20 stands displaying products and services and set in a convenient layout for conferences and performances (intergenerational choir, etc.). The fair also provides a roundtable discussion forum on topics related to the annual theme. The activities conclude with Sunday Mass and a brunch at Polyvalente Le Carrefour. (Tickets sold at the door.)</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-10-19 | 2012-10-21 | ||||
| Centenaire de Saint-Eugène-de-Guigues | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>Come to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Saint-Eugène-de-Guigues. Take this opportunity to make a guided tour of the municipality by bus or on board a floating pontoon. Diversity is on the menu: exhibition, museum, children activities, retro music concert, play (Les Nonnes), dance in the big tent, etc. Don’t miss the reunion supper and the closing dancing party.</p> | Saint-Eugène-de-Guigues | 2011-07-22 | 2011-07-24 | ||||
| Festival d'été Wesdome de Val-d'Or | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>The Festival d'été Wesdome is committed to enliven Val-d’Or’s downtown area and reach the widest possible spectrum of audiences with a variety of free shows performed in the big tent. The festival has a soft spot for artists from the region. It features evening performances starting with festive happy hours (5 à 7 Cuvée régionale) until late into the night (Nuits du Festival), offered at a moderate charge in various downtown establishments. The Festival d’été Wesdome is known for bringing a variety of music styles on stage. Program available on the Website.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-21 | ||||
| Championnat canadien de l'est d'accélération sur neige | 2 | Abitibi-Ouest | 2 | Events | <p align="LEFT">One day of free testing on the Sinto Racing Track, followed by two days of intense, action-packed competition. The Eastern Canadian Snow Drag Championship is all that and much more! The participants compete for the Eastern Canadian championship title and part of the guaranteed bursaries totaling $10,000. Nearly 300 participants from Quebec and the United States are expected at the event.</p> | La Sarre | 2013-01-18 | 2013-01-20 | ||||
| Festival de contes et légendes en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>Presented in Val-d’Or during five days, the <em>Festival de contes et légendes</em> encourages little-ones and grown-ups to let their mind drift and explore a world of imaginary and dream. Story time has never been so enjoyable, thanks to a full gamut of activities. Whether you wish to listen to stories, to get on a stage, to give your children an opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of storytelling or to tell your own stories, this festival inspires great enthusiasm among people of all ages and fills their hearts with thousands of sparkles!</p> | Val-d'Or, Cîté de l'Or | 2012-05-09 | 2012-05-13 | ||||
| Jamboree d'été | 4 | Témiscamingue | 2 | Events | <p>Come discover Témiscamingue’s quad trails, and take part in the region’s largest quad riders get-together. This jamboree proposes short theme expeditions, but also long expeditions along 152 to 226 km of trails. A cocktail opens the jamboree, followed by a parade in the streets of Ville-Marie, dinner and fireworks. Visit our website for the program schedule and register in large numbers.</p> | Ville-Marie, Aréna Frère-Arthur-Bergeron | 2012-06-28 | 2012-07-01 | ||||
| Festival classique de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>Under the chairmanship of a well-known artist, the <em>Festival classique de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue</em> offers high quality concerts by guest artists of the regional, provincial and international scene. Their outstanding performances make this event unique. Check our website for our detailed program schedule.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-08-17 | 2012-08-19 | ||||
| Spectacle aérien de Val-d'Or | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>Building on the success of last year’s presentation, the Val-d’Or regional airport returns with a second air show featuring the Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds. This show will remind the population and tourists that civil and military aviation is part of Val-d’Or’s historical and cultural heritage. The public will be able to admire a wide variety of military and civil aircraft, including helicopters and warplanes. So let’s give this 2nd air show a warm welcome.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-08-18 | 2012-08-19 | ||||
| Festival Art'Danse de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 5 | Vallée-de-l'Or | 2 | Events | <p>The Festival Art’Danse offers a one-of-a-kind experience where special attention is given to dance through training, performance and creation. This event makes the population and dancers of the region vibrate in a very festive atmosphere. The festival proposes a wide range of activities to meet the expectations of pros and amateurs of all ages: dance party, contest, training workshops, Angle Mort evening event, dance improvisation, bars, gala of professional artists, etc. Don’t miss this popular event that rallies the cultural community of the region.</p> | Val-d'Or | 2012-11-09 | 2012-11-11 | ||||
| La Coupe d'Ourse, tournoi d'improvisation | 3 | Rouyn-Noranda | 2 | Events | <p>Information to come.</p> | Rouyn-Noranda | 2012-06-22 | 2012-06-24 |