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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\u2019t 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 blue here and the land offers up so many new experiences and opportunities for authentic encounters\u2014even for those who think they know this place like the back of their hand.<\/p>\n

When I want to get away from it all, I follow my instincts down paths unknown. Small paths, side roads, narrow streets or alleyways\u2014the possibilities are endless! Left here, right there, you can always let your intuition and curiosity lead the way.<\/p>\n

A Thriving, Ever-Present Culture<\/h3>\n

Bursting with cultural vitality<\/a> and fertile with myriad possibilities, this region has seen many artists elect it as their home, thereby adding to the vibrancy of its cultural sites, festivals and events<\/a>. These artists have brought out the soul of certain locations and historical moments. All one has to do is be here to take it in. And the opportunities to do so are endless!<\/p>\n

Artistic and cultural venues are numerous and varied. I especially enjoy the small cozy caf\u00e9s that present works by photographers or painters where locals also head to unwind and get away from the daily grind. These include: the Cabaret de la derni\u00e8re chance, Le Tr\u00e8fle Noir<\/a>, the\u00a0Abstracto<\/a> and the\u00a0Gisement<\/a> in Rouyn-Noranda; Le Prospecteur<\/a> and the Bar Bistro L\u2019Entracte<\/a> in Val d\u2019Or; the Rouge Caf\u00e9<\/a> in La Sarre; the Caf\u00e9 Elkoza<\/a> in Macamic; La P’tite Bouteille in Amos or Chez Eug\u00e8ne<\/a> in Ville-Marie. For those who wish to take the cultural experience further, there is the art museum\u00a0which holds more than enough to satisfy the curiosity and thirst for discovery of those passing through and locals alike. All of the above are great places to meet people whether you\u2019re from here or somewhere else.<\/p>\n

These common places also constitute an authentic cultural experience. They are filled with regulars and are a part of the region\u2019s and their particular city\u2019s collective consciousness. In fact for me, they constitute the living quintessence of who we are, the secret ingredient to our sauce.<\/p>\n

The cultural industry is thriving and in constant evolution here. Our region\u2019s youth is largely responsible for this. If things here are evolving at such breakneck speed, it\u2019s because of their drive and need to express themselves. We all collectively have our part to play, however. So, when people come to visit us, they\u2019re getting acquainted with all of us, really. Our community as a whole embraces, participates in and appropriates culture, thereby contributing to its perpetuation. Our culture is at the heart of the territory and its inhabitants, each of us carrying a parcel of it within us.<\/p>\n

Once you choose to let yourself be led by your intuition, you open yourself up to experience the world on a whole other level. In the Abitibi-Temiscamingue region, the audacity, creativity and originality of our creators can also be seen directly in the streets, on the walls of businesses, in the midst of public spaces and in the veins of its citizens. It\u2019s not unusual to come across a magnificent mural painted by a local professional artist adorning a previously nondescript wall or a fleeting sculpture made especially for an event or to hear an unknown musician tickling the ivories of a public piano. Do something as banal as go to the ATM in Rouyn-Noranda and, along the way, you\u2019ll come across a beautiful, gigantic work of art entitled \u201c\u00c9quilibre\u201d by Karine Berthiaume, which represents a tree made out of nearly 4000 keys. Or while savouring a locally brewed beer at Le Prospecteur in Val-d\u2019Or, take the opportunity to admire \u201cLes hommes et la mine,\u201d a work by muralist Omen which represents the importance of man\u2019s endeavour to extract metals from the earth.<\/p>\n

You can also see works of art by Indigenous people along country roads or in urban spaces. These works are not simply meant to beautify our public spaces, but also to testify to the fact that this is Anishnabe territory<\/a>. We are in the process of learning about this territory\u2019s history and invite you to discover this culture along with us.<\/p>\n

Installing works of art across our territory and in our public spaces is not only a way for us to demonstrate our people\u2019s sense of pride, but also a way to say, \u201cWelcome!\u201d If we can make our living environment more enjoyable for ourselves, we can make it more enjoyable for all. It\u2019s easy to kick back and relax in the right setting!<\/p>\n

One should never let the opportunity to take a road less travelled, try another door or take a chance to make new encounters. If you\u2019re ever in the vicinity of Rouyn-Noranda, near the Horne Smelter, you might be lucky enough to catch my friend Alexandre Castonguay and his fleeting troupe of neighbourhood resident actors, who can offer you a fun tour of Noranda\u2019s boomtown district as part of their strolling theatre production \u201cMa Noranda.\u201d All of the above suggestions offer the opportunity for enriching experiences and lasting memories that will make you want to come back for more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u2019t 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. 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