The Abitibi-Témiscamingue is the fourth largest region in Quebec and is to the west. Well known among visitors from all over the world, this region will enchant you withitsvastgreenspaces and abundance of cultural attractions.
In the forests of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue one can observe a rich fauna between mammals, birds and fish. In addition, if you like animals, you will be happy to know that here we take realcareof them. In Amos we find the Pageau Refuge,which for 30 years has been welcoming healthyor orphaned animals andtreating them while waiting to release them.
For a lookback at the history ofthe region, one can take 91 meters underground to visit the City of Gold. This is the deepest gold mining in Quebec where you can learn the methods of mineral extraction and wander through the former mining village of Bourlamaque, which is still inhabited.
This area is a go rmand paradisetoo. Every yearthe famous Gourmande Fair of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Northeastern Ontario takes place in Ville-Marie. During this eventit is possible to disgust the local delights,get to know the producers and attend the musical shows in the evening. It's definitely worth going!
Always lovers ofgood food productswill be able to visit the Miellerie de la Grande Ourse. It isa magical place where you can observe through a glass hive the bees at work and, if you are brave enough, help beekeepers in their work.
