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Cité de l’Or | ANISIPI | Fort Témiscamingue
A single visit allows the discovery of a bubbling and innovative human nature, contrasting landscapes and pure water lakes. From Val-d’Or to Témiscamingue, via Rouyn-Noranda and Amos, it is with great pleasure that the residents of Abitibi-Témiscamingue welcome you to their corner of the country.
Includes:
- Luxury coach transportation
- 1 night accommodation at the Holiday Inn New Liskeard in Temiskaming Shores
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Des Eskers in Amos
- 2 nights’ accomodation at the Auberge Radisson
- 1 night accommodation at the Continental Centre-ville in Val d’O
- 12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Visits and following activities :
- Visit of Fort Témiscamingue
- Visit of the T.E. Draper
- Visit of the Maison Dumulon
- Guided tour of the Russian Orthodox Church
- Visit of the Botanical Park at Fleur d’eau
- Guided tour of Robert-Bourassa Generating Station (LG2)
- Guided tour of LG1 power station
- Visit and interpretation at Refuge Pageau
- Visit of the Dispensaire de la Garde de la Corne
- Visit of the Cité de l’Or and the Bourlamaque Mining Village Corporation (including the 300 feet underground descent)
- Gratuities in restaurants
- Services of a Gendrontours groupleader
- Taxes
Not included:
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Activities other than those mentioned
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
A twinning request is currently in effect for this trip. If you would like to save on the single occupancy rate and share your room with another traveler, contact our team today!
Itinerary:
AM
Departure.
Free lunch ($).
PM
Visit of Fort Témiscamingue
Group dinner in Ontario.
Check-in at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Luggage check-out and departure from the hotel.
Visit to the T.E. Draper site.
Board the T.E. Draper, designated as a cultural heritage site in 1979. It was the largest log tugboat on Lake des Quinze for the Canadian International Paper from 1929 to 1972.
Drive to Rouyn-Noranda
Free lunch ($).
PM
Visit to the Maison Dumulon.
This historic site features a general store with a post office as well as the family residence of the era.
Visit to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Treat yourself to a guided tour of this commemorative historic site built in 1955, whose architecture stands out in the urban landscape. You will discover the legacy of another era and the rites of the Russian Orthodox religion.
Stroll through the Parc Botanique à Fleur d’eau.
This botanical park is a gem of greenery located in the heart of downtown. It features more than 25,000 plants, trees, and shrubs adapted to our climatic conditions.
Arrival at Amos.
Group dinner.
Check-in at the Hotel Des Eskers.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Luggage checkout.
Travel to Radisson.
Free lunch ($) on the way.
PM
Arrival in the late afternoon.
Check-in at Auberge Radisson.
Group dinner at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the Hydro-Québec guide. Visit of the LG2 Power Station.
In April 1971, Premier Robert Bourassa launched the “project of the century” at James Bay. A year later, the choice was made for the La Grande River. This marked the beginning of the massive construction sites that gave birth to the La Grande complex, the largest energy production facility in North America.
*The visit is conducted by bus, but includes stops, a walk of about 500 meters within the power station, and climbing a staircase.
* Electric and/or magnetic fields may disrupt the normal operation of pacemakers, automatic implantable defibrillators, as well as cochlear implant processors. As a precaution, people with such implants cannot participate in the visit within the power station.
* Inside the power station, flat, closed shoes are mandatory. Visitors must wear the provided safety equipment (helmets, glasses, and ear protectors).
As part of the visit takes place outside, don’t forget to dress accordingly.
Lunch at the Inn.
PM
Visit of the LG1 power station.
Return to the hotel.
Group dinner.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Bag check-out.
Drive to Amos.
Lunch box meal on the way.
PM
Arrival and check-in at the Hotel Des Eskers.
Free dinner ($).
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Luggage drop-off.
Visit to Refuge Pageau.
Here’s a chance to observe local wildlife in the most ethical and sustainable way in Quebec. Refuge Pageau hosts, cares for, and releases hundreds of wild animals every year. Enjoy the ANISIPI Experience with Moment Factory’s immersive experience designed for Refuge Pageau, which beautifully concludes the visit by sensitively and respectfully explaining the harmonious relationships that naturally exist between wildlife and water resources.
Free lunch ($)
PM
Visit to the Dispensaire de la Garde de la Corne
Designated a National Historic Site of Canada, the Nursing Centre of La Corne will instantly transport you to the world of colony nurses. You will particularly discover the life of Nurse Gertrude Duchemin, who was a nurse, midwife, administrator, and occasionally a veterinarian for 40 years. Learn more about the opening of nursing centers, the social role, the professional and personal life of nurses, and the evolution of the healthcare system in Quebec.
Check-in at the Continental Downtown Hotel.
Free dinner ($)
AM
Breakfast at the hotel. Luggage checkout.
Visit to the Cité de l’Or du Village Minier
Become a miner for a day and enjoy a unique experience by taking a tour 91 meters (300 feet) underground. The underground experience is complemented by a visit to the surface infrastructures.
*plan for warm clothing and good shoes
Group lunch.
Return.
Quick free dinner ($) on the road.
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7 days | 6 nights | 13 meals
Conditions
Deposit required of 25% at the moment of booking.
Final payment due before July 17, 2025.
First 10 seats at this price.
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