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Abitibi-Témiscamingue is known for its pristine rugged landscapes, thousands of lakes, and incredible hiking, fishing, and hunting. It’s an outdoor adventurist’s dream destination – but there is more to discover and enjoy in the region. There are intriguing historic sites, charming villages, a thriving arts scene, good food, and incredibly friendly locals.
It’s easy to fall in love with Abitibi-Témiscamingue, especially if you arrive with an open mind, ready to embrace whatever adventures come your way.
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Highlights
A little Abitibi-Témiscamingue History
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Articles
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Falling In Love with Rouyn-Noranda
I fell in love with the Rouyn-Noranda within a few hours of my arrival from Ville-Marie. Here’s everything I did in 24 hours!
Road Trip Guide: 4 Days in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Attention road-trippers, Abitibi-Témiscamingue in North Quebec is a fabulous way to travel from Ontario to Quebec City! Get ready for beauty, culture, food, art
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road trip abitibi-témiscamingue
This mini guide features a 4-day road trip itinerary based on my travels in the region. It’s a perfect starter trip, which may have you planning a return before you’re done!
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Travel Planning Resources
Snuggling against the Ontario border just north of North Bay, Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a great way to travel to Quebec City – albeit a long way (ha!). Even better, for Ontarians, it’s a perfect region for a weekend getaway or small road trip adventure.
It’s an 8-10 hour drive to Abitibi-Témiscamingue from Quebec City, making it an ideal destination for a fun road trip adventure or a long weekend getaway. When I’m planning a trip to this region of Quebec, I scour Instagram and Google Maps, look at tourism websites, and ask friends for advice.
Here are some of the resources I use that you may find helpful.
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Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue has a wonderful website that’s easy to use and filled with great tips. I love that their tourism guide and maps are available for download.
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Sépaq is Quebec’s national parks operator, handling 29 provinces’ parks, including two in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Visit the website for information on fees, hours of operation, etc.
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Parks Canada operates several historic sites and parks, including one in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Visit the website for information on fees, hours of operation, etc.
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National Geographic: National Historic Sites of Canada: This little guidebook is one of my favourites. It’s filled with gorgeous photos, histories, and fascinating details on Canada’s National Historic Sites.
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DK Eyewitness Canada: I love the DK Eyewitness guidebooks, they are filled with interesting histories and detailed diagrams and maps. It’s great for kids and adults who want to dig deeper.