Abitibi-Témiscamingue
The sky’s the limit
The region is famous for its luxuriant forests, fish-filled lakes, vibrant cities and picturesque villages. Its northern reaches are known for their mining potential and boreal forest, while its southern parts are home to fertile lands and mixed stands. A recent addition is CULTURAT: the newly launched initiative that brings together different local stakeholders with a view to developing the arts and culture in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. For visitors, the result is a full calendar of discoveries clear across the region.
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Outaouais
A multifaceted region
It’s a region where city and nature coexist in perfect harmony, and where culture and the outdoors blend to perfection. What’s more, as part of the National Capital region, Outaouais provides easy access to the many attractions of nearby Ottawa.
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Québec
Cradle of French North America
Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Québec City is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico. Brimming with treasures, it’s much more than just a living museum. Inside and outside the walls of Old Québec are a host of gastronomic discoveries, cultural goings-on, special and sporting events and, of course, superb shopping. The surrounding region doesn’t lag behind, either. There’s Île d’Orléans, the largest heritage site in Québec. There’s one of North America’s oldest thoroughfares, the New France route, which links Old Québec with the Côte-de-Beaupré and is studded with points of interest.
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Laval
No end of things to do
In 1965, the island of Laval merged its 14 municipalities into a single city. Self-defined as “Urban by nature”, Laval today offers the best of both town and country. Along with superb shopping at mega-malls like Carrefour Laval or Centre Laval, attractions that combine fun with education, and numerous dining destinations, the island is an important centre of agricultural production, with fully 30% of its surface area given over to the activities of some 150 farmers and growers.
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Montréal
At the crossroads of culture, creativity and innovation
Montréal combines a distinctive European charm with North American eclecticism. Celebrating its 375th birthday in 2017, the city is a patchwork of diverse and cosmopolitan districts. Montréal loves fine dining and is always up for a party. From its multicultural roots comes a flair for modernity; no surprise, then, that Montréal has been designated a UNESCO City of Design and is recognized as a leader in the digital arts. All in all, a compelling urban centre!
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