Rouyn-Noranda

In Rouyn-Noranda, there are a lot of things to see! You would like to be a miner for one day? Then go to Destination Or, a tourist site where several indoor and outdoor activities on the theme of prospecting for gold are proposed. Rallies, games, mini-exhibitions and challenge courses will turn your visit into a real pleasure!

In the heart of the city you will find a cycle path and a lake full of trout. In the fall, the very popular Festival du cinema international en Abitibi-Témiscamingue takes place at the magnificent Théâtre du cuivre. To relive the evolution of the two twin cities of Rouyn and Noranda, take the Circuit d’interprétation historique du Vieux-Rouyn et du Vieux-Noranda, which will make you discover several buildings and streets dating back to the beginning of the colonial time. These circuits can be taken by foot, bike, skate or car.

Then go to the maison Dumulon, a historic site with a reconstitution of the general store and the post office of the time. With its little exotic style, the Russian Orthodox Church is also worth a stop. The Centres de téléconduite et de formation d’Hydro-Québec and the Centre d’exposition de Rouyn-Noranda are also places where you will want to stop.

Art amateurs will certainly be enraptured by the Fontaine des Arts, which is a private cultural complex that houses numerous works of art from local artists. The Boutique Soleil artisanal, which houses cabinetworks, pottery, stained-glass windows and engraving products, is also very nice to visit. Discover the Amerindian legends and art at the Mâkonigan shop. You will find unique pieces as well as exhibitions on the traditional life style of the Algonquins in the Témiscamingue region.

One cannot visit Rouyn-Noranda without stopping at the parc botanique “À Fleur d’eau”. This park is one of the rare geological gardens in the world and you will also find here horticultural information and a gift shop. At last, the fromagerie chèvrerie Dion offers its customers yogurt, milk, soap and various kinds of cheeses renowned for their quality. The owners will welcome you warmly and will invite you to see their flock, to visit their installations and to taste some of their products.

For the most adventurous, a life-size labyrinth with 1,001 junctions will surely entertain you. It is located at the Centre éducatif forestier du lac Joannès where there are many family activities. Finally, visit the parc national d’Aiguebelle where you can go canoeing or kayaking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and camping.

Accomodation Rouyn-Noranda

Motel Mistral

The motel is now three stars, following its renovation. We aim to ensure your comfort and see to it that you are fully satisfied. Youmay rent our different category price rooms on a daily, weekly ormonthly basis. We offer a parking for heavy vehicles and tractortrailers. It is equipped with winter electrical outlets and is underconstant night surveillance. Each room also has its own parking space. Howabout a good meal? Our O'tourne-broche restaurant is your host. Threemeals are offered each day. Do you have to leave early in the morning?You may enjoy breakfast as early as 5 am, on weekdays. Whynot relax and have a drink? Our new bar-lounge with its flat screen TVsand video-lottery machines is exactly the atmosphere you are lookingfor. MOST IMPORTANTLY everyone is welcome here. LE MISTRAL, 5 minutes from downtown, far from the urban bustle.

Deville Motel

The Motel Deville is a three-star establishment ideally situated in the heart of Rouyn-Noranda and just a short walking distance from numerous businesses, stores, restaurants and services. The Deville, located on Horne Avenue, a semi-residential street, assures our guests a restful and pleasurable stay.

Hôtel Gouverneur Le Noranda

Best 4-Star Hotel in Abitibi-Témiscamingue! The Rouyn-Noranda Hotel Gouverneur comprises 71 rooms including 42 in regular class and 20 in business class. The hotel is a true multifunctional facility with 7 meeting rooms equipped with the finest technology, a ballroom which can accommodate up to 700 people as well as a footbridge linking the hotel to the convention centre. The Rouyn-Noranda Hotel Gouverneur will also allow you to relax with its spa and aesthetic centre: Jardin Spa.

Best Western Albert Centre-Ville

The Best Western Albert Downtown is located in the heart of the city of Rouyn-Noranda just a few steps from beautiful Osisko Lake, shopping and restaurants. The Best Western Albert Downtown offers rooms with city views, spacious rooms and suites and each room has cable TV / satellite and internet access free. The facilities and services of the hotel include a training area, currency exchange, business services and meeting / reception that can welcome up to 175 people. Pets are allowed!

Comfort Inn Rouyn-Noranda

The Comfort Inn Rouyn-Noranda is minutes from Noranda Mine, Club de Curling de Rouyn-Noranda, Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec, Hydro-Québec and Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda. The hotel offers coffee, local calls, weekday newspaper, fax and photocopy, free parking and continental breakfast. All rooms come equipped with irons, ironing boards and cable television.

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