Our Vision
“That tourism becomes a vital link in the social, environmental, economic, cultural chain of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, with the first and foremost consideration being the well-being of its citizens within their communities.”
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The perfect trip to Val-d’Or: gorgeous sights, delicious flavours
Val-d’Or has more than one trick up its sleeve when it comes to wowing visitors. Not only is it brimming with attractions and history, it also has its fair share of gourmet eateries to dazzle your taste buds. We’ve come up with the perfect itinerary. First stop: Les Jardins à Fleur de peau Francyne Plante […]
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Destination FRIMAT!
By Jade Bourgeois FRIMAT is back for a 17th year this weekend, July 21-23, and I guarantee it’ll be a blast! As usual, the eclectic program brings together some of the best-known names alongside up-and-coming artists. So, it’s off to Val-d’Or for a warm and friendly musical adventure! Programming for all ages and a big […]
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Street art and important conversations
By Claudine Gagné Street art is a world and a culture unto itself. This contemporary movement emerged at the end of the last century in cities like Melbourne, Lisbon, New York and Valencia. Every “hip” city in the world has its own collection of street art, and Abitibi-Témiscamingue is no exception, with works of art […]
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Au Pays des Pick-Up is Back!
Written by Gabrielle Izaguirré-Falardeau Au Pays des Pick-Up is back this year for a third season. For the occasion, the ambulatory scene will not only move across the region, but often in the periphery of urban centers or in surprising locations. Credit : Stéphanie Vaudry Guillaume Laroche, the singer-songwriter, launched this new season on june […]
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Au Pays des Pick-Up – Bon Enfant
Written by Gabrielle Izaguirré-Falardeau From Monday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 29, Abitibi-Témiscamingue welcomed the band Bon Enfant who performed 3 times in 3 different cities during a tour orchestrated by Au Pays des Pick-Up and a variety of partners. This tour of Abitibi marked the beginning of a long, 2-week trip across the province […]
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Jacques Pelletier, master in the art of expression
“When I talk to people who are visiting Vallée-de-l’Or for the first time, the one thing they all comment on is how nice the people are here, and how proud. The people who live here feel a great sense of pride in their community, and that comes through in how they greet you. There is […]
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Charity Lacroix, master in the art of bringing people together
“Even if I have travelled across my region many times to participate in pow-wows or basketball tournaments, I still find it as beautiful as ever. Often, the landscape along the road catches my eye and its magnificence forces me to look at it for a few seconds. There are places like this that I can […]
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue knows the art of expression
The Abitibi-Temiscamingue region is vast, teeming with discoveries and the road that leads here is simple and beautiful. At a time when I didn’t live here anymore, I used to enjoy travelling back. The road home allowed me to put the daily grind behind as the kilometres flew by. The sky seems so immense and […]
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Jacques Baril, master in the art of expression
Firmly set on visiting the region by means of its small country roads, your path leads you down a lane lined with small picturesque houses surrounded by majestic fields. You’re soaking up the scenery when the road leads up to the small village of Gallichan. Suddenly, a strange metallic structure catches your eye. Upon closer […]
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