Abitibi-Témiscamingue Travel guide >> La Vallée de l'Or
La Vallée de l'Or
The Wealthy Valley
This area is located in the middle of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region and includes the cities of Rouyn-Noranda, Malartic and Val-d’Or. This territory is well known for its numerous copper and gold mines, which contributed to the gold rush and to the creation of several cities and villages at the beginning of the 1900s.
Rouyn-Noranda is also the national capital of copper! This economic boom drew many people of different nationalities and different religions to this area of the region. Still nowadays, churches of all denominations serenely live next to each other. Come visit this area that will teach you more about the exploitation of the mining resources in the region as well as about its history.
Industrial Tours
Religious Heritage
Festivals & Events
Festival des guitares du monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Festival du cinéma international en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Festival du DocuMenteur de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Historic Sites
Wildlife Reserves
Tourist Routes & Circuits
Circuit d'interprétation historique du Vieux-Rouyn et du Vieux-Noranda
Accommodation
