by Claudine Gagné Complete the quiz and find if you are more on the relaxing hike or the extreme challenge side!Maybe you are a mix of both? Our Abitibi-Témiscamingue, it’s vast, it’s beautiful. It’s also a variety of options to enjoy the outdoors. Between the quiet trails and the cardio rising adventures, how to choose? … Continued
by Gabrielle Izaguirré-Falardeau This Summer, the regional cultural offer gets richer with a brand new musical festival because of the first edition of the Mama8i Nikamo festival, on June 13th and 14th, 2025. On top of vibrating to the rhythm of the day celebrations of the Pow Wow, the Anishinaabe community of Pikogan invites the … Continued
Days get longer, festivals are coming over and the campings sites fill up with laughter. This year will not be the exception. We could even say that it starts strong. Here is what awaits you during the Summer of 2025 in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Get Lost in Abitibi-Témiscamingue! Summer 2025 marks the valorization of the “Get Lost!” … Continued
So May begins, finally! We can sense the fishing season opening soon! No, we cannot smell fish yet, but it’s coming! To me, fishing means the imminent arrival of Summer! In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, there is no need for a yacht to enjoy fishing season. Here, we welcome everybody! On a boat on the Lac Duparquet (Lake … Continued
During Spring Break, I decided to go on a trip with my nieces (15 and 18 years old). A little girls’ trip so we could disconnect a little. We decided to drop our luggages at the Microtel Inn & Suites Val-d’Or, and frankly, it was a very good idea! A warm welcome As soon as … Continued
Looking for a well-deserved break after many kilometers of trails, or a comfortable place to spend the night? The Villa Mon Repos motel is a choice destination for snowmobilers passing through La Sarre in Abitibi-Ouest. And here’s why: Nearby parking Parking is available right outside your room at Villa Mon Repos. Especially convenient after a … Continued
The Vallée-de-l’Or is a playground for winter enthusiasts. Whether you’re seeking an escape, family moments, or outdoor activities, this region has something for everyone. Here are some ideas for a winter getaway filled with discoveries. Enjoying the cold season is pure joy when you know how to make the most of it! Enjoy winter in … Continued
Snowmobiler, can you hear the call of Abitibi-Témiscamingue? After a day of riding the wide, snow-covered trails, a champion’s rest is welcome. By this we mean a comfortable evening at the Amosphère hotel complex in Amos, a choice destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. 1- Convenient parking for your snowmobile L’Amosphère thinks of everything. Rooms open onto … Continued
It is a fact. The Abitibi-Témiscamingue territory is a true playground. Sometimes, in order to play, equipment becomes necessary. No matter the season, our area’s closeness to nature allows for many ways to enjoy your time and play outside at a very low fee, or even to try out a new activity. Where to rent … Continued
The Abitibi-Témiscamingue area overflows with magical accommodations easily accessible all year round. Getaways are always a good idea, especially if accessing a hot tub or a sauna is part of the plan. Here are all of the locations where you can relax into warm bubbly waters or detoxify your body systems enveloped into peaceful heat. … Continued
Outdoor activities might be all the rage this season, but at times, we feel like staying inside. Whether the weather is not cooperating, or we just wish for an activity comfortably set between four walls, we may seek something more artistic or a game focusing more on brain power, for example. Here is our guide … Continued
By Ève Blais-Cloutier It often begins this way, good ideas. A small breakfast between friends on a Sunday morning with too much coffee and not enough food. Discussions become swift and flow rapidly, our imaginations lift off… and just like that, we pick a challenge for ourselves and it is a little crazy: To climb … Continued
