Rouyn-Noranda

Rouyn-Noranda
CULTURAL
VIBE
Rouyn-Noranda...
632 km FROM MONTREAL
Just enough time to listen to the full discography of
Richard Desjardins once while admiring the countryside
5TH LARGEST CITY IN QUEBEC
2.5 TIMES BIGGER THAN LUXEMBOURG
La Sarre
Amos
Rouyn-Noranda
Val-d’Or
OUTAOUAIS
DISTANCES FROM
ROUYN-NORANDA to….
Ville-Marie
Gatineau
535 km
Montreal
638 km
Québec City 881 km
Sherbrooke
787 km
Toronto626 km
Ottawa552 km
Ontario
North Bay
282 km
Kirkland Lake
85 km
New Liskeard
126 km
The urban heart and regional capital of
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda
offers unrivalled cultural richness. Music,
dance, film, the visual arts...
Rouyn-Noranda embraces culture in all its
forms. The city is alive with major festivals
and events, all “100% made in
Rouyn-Noranda”.
Steps from downtown, exhilarating landscapes and vistas electrify the senses, the
parc national d’Aiguebelle leading the list.
With quality accommodations, peerless
gastronomy and amenities like the Jardin
Spa health centre, all is in place for you to
immerse yourself in our city and enjoy its
contemporary charms.
The city’s true colours shine through
vibrant cultural events like the Festival des
guitares du monde, the Festival pyromusical Osisko en lumière, the Festival de
musique émergente and the Festival du
cinéma international.
100% made in
Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda
NATIVES
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Anne Dorval
Anodajay
Gildor Roy
Alexandre Castonguay
Cathy Gauthier
Richard Desjardins
©monic Richard
For years now, Rouyn-Noranda has been exploding with a cultural dynamism that has earned it a
reputation as a sizzling city of possibility.
Rouyn-Noranda
CELEBRATES
The city’s many festivals and events, their boldness and creativity, and the perennial warmth of
our audiences have earned Rouyn-Noranda a
privileged place in Quebec arts and culture, and
a reputation both nationally and internationally.
Festival
du DocuMenteur
FEstival des
Guitares du monde
APRIL
MAY
Truth or tall tale? Test your
gullibility with three evenings
of outdoor screenings of
mockumentaries of national
and international calibre.
The roundup also includes
a filmmaking contest, the
“Volet Création”, where five
teams have just 72 hours to
produce a fake documentary
in one of the region’s municipalities.
This major festival is unique
in Quebec and Eastern
Canada.Remarkably successful, it spans eight days,
features over 40 indoor
shows and attracts stellar
guitarists from Quebec and
beyond.
documenteur.com
FGMAT.com
Festival pyromusical,
Osisko en lumière
Festival de
musique émergente
AUGUST
AUGUST
The lavish programming of Osisko en lumière draws over 36,000
spectators yearly. With fireworks
by world-renowned pyrotechnics
companies and stage shows
headlining artists of international
fame, this festival is the grandest in the region. Ever-popular,
it brings together friends and
family alike for a dazzlingly good
time.
Join us for this unique festival!
Each year, the FME assembles
some 60 artists and groups
from the international alternative
scene for a four-day event. The
festival rallies seasoned music
lovers and novices alike with its
intimate and joyous concerts.
Whether you’re a fan of hip
hop, country, rock, folk, electro,
world music or metal, the FME is
bound to please!
osiskoenlumiere.com
fmeat.org
FESTIVAL DU CINÉMA
INTERNATIONAL
Grand Prix international
de Snowcross
OCTOBER
JANUARY
A true celebration of cinema
in all its forms, over six days,
the Festival screens nearly
150 films from some 30
countries. Short-, mediumand feature-length animated
works, fiction films and documentaries all make for an
amazing cinephile’s buffet!
For one full weekend, the Grand prix
offers world-class snowmobile races
with drivers from across Canada and
the United States. Commonly known
as “snowcross”, this extreme sport
weds high speed and high thrills to
deliver a one-of-a-kind show. It’s an
Abitibi-Témiscamingue must for maximum winter fun.
festivalcinema.ca
grandprixsnowcross.com
A sparkling gem in the region’s crown, the parc
national d’Aiguebelle is home to geological wonders with image-filled names like plunge pools and
volcanic pillows. Twenty-two metres over a giant
fault, a suspended footbridge assures a jaw-dropping crossing.
Rouyn-Noranda
IN ALL ITS VASTNESS
Marvel at landscapes shaped by the passage of
billions of years. Moose, beavers, mink, herons,
ospreys are just some of the creatures you could
encounter while taking part in one the many discovery activities. Winter and summer alike, the
parc national d’Aiguebelle is the ideal place to
catch your breath!
Parc National d’Aiguebelle
Parc National d’Aiguebelle
Parc National d’Aiguebelle
RN bursts with activities! Discover the talent and
creativity of our region’s artists in the many galleries showcasing their works. Let yourself be transported by our unforgettable historic, religious,
outdoor and industrial heritage sites.
Rouyn-Noranda
ESSENTIALS
Whether you’re in the heart of our region’s nature
or attending one of our many events, our friendliness will make you feel right at home.
F
Magasin général Dumulon
Fonderie Horne
Parc-Aventures Joannès
Église Orthodoxe Russe
Centre d’Exposition de Rouyn-Noranda
Proud immigrants came from afar to work RouynNoranda’s mines, and together build the city of
today, a thriving community of businesses, amenities and celebration.
Rouyn-Noranda
QUALITY
The ideal place to do business, Rouyn-Noranda
offers a dynamic commercial infrastructure with
all of the modern goods and services you might
need.
FOOD
LODGING
From simmered dishes to
ballotines, our boldly
creative chefs entice guests
with magical dishes that
turn skeptics into committed
regional-cuisine “foodies”.
From the plush to urban chic,
Rouyn-Noranda restaurants
offer a dining experience to
remember.
Key to a great stay,
our tourist accommodations make it their mission
to maintain standards that
surpass guest expectations.
From small hotels to 4-star
resorts, all strive to ensure
your every need is met.
Spacious, comfortable and
equipped with the latest
conveniences, your room in
Rouyn-Noranda awaits you!
Let your taste buds be your guide to the pleasures of Rouyn-Noranda. Combine good times
and good food. Savour a tasting of local and
regional products while chatting with the makers.
100% MADE In
Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda’s entrepreneurial vibe is also
reflected in the originality of its products and the
creativity of the growers and processors whose
triumphs grace our tables.
BEER
In Rouyn-Noranda, we love to
celebrate, and there are plenty of
opportunities! Several types of beer
are brewed in Rouyn-Noranda and
sold on-site as well as in various stores
in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Outaouais,
Québec City and Montreal..
DESSERTS
You’ll find many places to content your sweet
tooth at any hour with desserts prepared in the
purest French tradition, 20 varieties of exquisite
entirely handmade chocolates, and 40 different
genuine Alsatian conserves.
Ici on aime ça célébrer et ce ne sont pas
les occasions qui manquent ! Plusieurs
variétés de bière sont produites
à Rouyn-Noranda et en vente sur place
ainsi que dans plusieurs commerces de
l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, de l’Outaouais,
de Québec et de Montréal.
FOREST BOUNTY
Our forest floor hides many a treasure.
In RN, we see our forests in a different
light. So if you crave wild mushrooms,
edible leaves and herbs, and forest
fruits like black currants and Saskatoon
berries, you’ve come to the right place!
EMU PRODUCTS
Eggs, meat, oil and feathers from the
world’s second largest bird available
right here in Rouyn-Noranda! Emu
products boast exceptional curative
properties. In Rouyn Noranda, they are
easy to find at a specialty farm where
the birds are raised and transformed
into a variety of products.
BREAD
Our bakers lure you with traditional
bread, fresh from the oven! The master
bakers of RN apply their skill and
knowledge to create over 35 varieties in
different flavours, shapes and sizes..
MEAT
Meat lovers are far from forgotten!
Some 20 kinds of sausages are
made in RN using entirely traditional methods. Another regional
specialty is lamb from locally raised
Katahdin sheep, distinctive in that
they have a coat rather than the
usual wool.
Locals live every season to the fullest, enjoying
all of the mildness, warmth, vigour and vitality our
climate offers. Treat yourself, and discover what
makes each season so very special in RN, be it
spring, summer, fall or winter.
Rouyn-Noranda
IN EVERY SEASON
Rouyn-Noranda’s history is inscribed in stone, clay
and forest while our future is resolutely modern
and open. The city retains its reputation as a breeding ground of athletes, artists and pioneers.
Parc botanique «À Fleur d’eau»
Mont Chaudron
Oasis du Bonheur
Parc Aventure Joannès
Parc National d’Aiguebelle
RN TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Internet access: computer available
Wi-Fi
Lodging assistance
Shop/sales counter
Lodging reservations
Trailer waste station
Public telephone
Parking services
Free outdoor parking
Motorhome parking
Food services
Picnic area
Services adapted for people with restricted physical abilities
Partial access for people with impaired mobility (Kéroul)
Photos: Mathieu Dupuis, Hugo Lacroix and Christian Leduc; Design: Martin Poitras
1 888 797-3195
[email protected]
Tourismerouyn-noranda.ca
1675, avenue Larivière, RN (QC) J9Y 0G6
Rouyn-Noranda
CULTURAL
VIBE