Village minier de Bourlamaque
Explore the Bourlamaque Mining Village where his pretty log homes are still inhabited. Using an audio-guide, wander through the streets of this village, where the past is still present, and discover its history (all year). Make a stop at the historic house, where an interactive exhibition is presented in a residential setting of the 1940s. Experience yesteryear’s family life through a variety of themes such as social dilemmas faced by the inhabitants of the mining village; the challenge of settling in an emerging resource-rich landlocked region; women and their roles as managers of the home environment; the struggle for power between the union movement, employers and the political and religious circles; intercultural cohabitation, etc.
Addresses
Val-d'Or
J9P2G3
Schedule
From 20 June to 1 September 2026 (Dates estimées)
Prices
Bourlamaque's audioguide
$7.00
Bourlamaque's audioguide
From 6 to 11 y.o. $5.00
Bourlamaque's audioguide
From 12 to 24 y.o. $5.00
Bourlamaque's audioguide
60 years and over $5.00
Bourlamaque's audioguide
$18.00
Maximum number of adults : 2
Maximum number of children : 2
Reservations
Booking required
Activities
Cultural activities
Concert, show
Films, projection
Guided tour
Restauration service
Picnic area
Snack bar
Services
Air conditioning
Boutique
Wireless internet
Group services
Tours : in french
Tours : in english
Group rates
Booking required
Services et équipements événementiels
Services et équipements audiovisuels
External audiovisual technician accepted
Sécurité
Digital surveillance cameras
First aid
Videos
Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Exhibitions
From 21 June to 29 September 2026
Come and discover the many facets of the lifestyle of the families who lived in the Mining Village in the 1940s. What social and moral dilemmas did they face? What role did the mother play in organizing and managing the household? What were the challenges of settling in a new, wealthy, landlocked region, or how did residents cope with the authority of employers, unions and political/religious circles?
Québec culture and heritage
Supports
Descriptive signs/panels
Parkings
Free parking
Parking for buses
Parking for motor homes (RV)
Admitted clienteles
Adults
Teens
Children
Groups
Groupes admis
Sports teams
Accreditation groups
Business groups
School groups
Available installations
Interpretation panels
Theatre/auditorium
Payment methods
Direct payment
Master Card
Visa
From 20 June to 1 September 2026
Val-d'Or
