Discovering Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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The document recounts a trip to Abitibi-Témiscamingue from July 9-13, 2014, highlighting various attractions such as Opemican Park Lodge, Fort Témiscamingue, and Parc National d'Aiguebelle. It features experiences with local guides, unique activities like canoeing and visiting an animal refuge, and cultural encounters like artisan cheese making and a festival performance. The journey includes visits to Val d'Or and a gold mine, providing an overview of the region's natural beauty and vibrant community.
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Discovering Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- 1. Discovering the Wonders of Abitibi-Témiscamingue July 9-13, 2014
- 2. A short stop in North Bay, by Lake Nipissing, before turning right on Highway 63 toward Témiscamingue
- 3. Opemican Park Lodge by Lake Kipawa. Art work in one of the rental cottages, and the outdoor spa!
- 4. Tamara, our guide for the day from the Algonquin Canoe Company Store and Jonathan, the Manager of Opemican Park Lodge
- 5. Canal Bay, Lake Kipawa
- 6. Canal Bay, Lake Kipawa
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- 9. Our Chalet at La Bannik Resort. The sauna...and a few rabbits were in the back
- 11. Angela Hunter, our guide at Fort Témiscamingue, relates the legend of the Enchanted Forest
- 12. Hélène Lessard, co-owner of Fromage au Village in Lorraineville is VERY passionate about the aritisan cheeses in which they specialize
- 13. Mad Scientist? Only me trying to make a small glass bead at Verrerie de la Montagne in Ville Marie. Thats Nancy Couturier, the owner, cheering me on!
- 14. Rouyn-Noranda -the Russian Orthodox Church Free bicycles to ride the 8 km path that encircles Lake Osisko in downtown Rouyn-Noranda.
- 15. Bistro Jezz in Rouyn Noranda has excellent food! Top: appetizer of Beef & Bison Tartare. Botton: Lamb Shank-- tender, tasty and succulent
- 16. Hiking the trails in Parc National D'Aiguebelle
- 17. Orange lichen decorate the rocks in may places
- 18. Look Out over the 'fractured lake'
- 19. Spiral Staircase from the fractured lake Look Out to the water-side trails.
- 22. Climbing the fire tower in Parc National D'Aiguebelle
- 23. The Suspension Bridge over La Haie Lake
- 24. Canoes waiting to explore Lac La Haie and the Suspension Bridge
- 25. Mitsuru Sasaki, Talking Travel's Associate Editor, Lac La Haie and the Suspension Bridge
- 26. Les Cowboys Frigants (The Frisky Cowboys) perform at the H2O Festival in Amos
- 28. Refuge Pageau cares for orphaned, lost and injured animals. The baby Robin, above, had just been rescued the morning of our visit. The owl--and other raptors each had a story. Some will be returned to the wild, while others, no longer able to fend for themselves, will stay in the refuge.
- 29. Louise and Nathalie Pageau, making the rounds to feed--and play with the animals. The young wolves whined and squealed with happiness when the Pageaus entered their enclosure.
- 30. Chewy the porcupine, enjoying some treats
- 31. Marie-Frédèrique, our Refuge guide, plays with Baluchon, the marmot, who was overjoyed at having a play-date.
- 32. One of the older wolves, now arthritic, rests in a safe enclosure
- 33. Val D'Or and the City of Gold Mine. Traditional Miner's homes in the village of Bourlamaque --right next to the mine- -are occupied by town residents.
- 34. To begin the tour, we put on overalls, helmets and then had our head lights connected to the batteries on our belts, before driving into the mine for a short tour. Bottom: the lunch/safe room.
- 35. Anne-Marie Belzile, Responsible for Media Relations, Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue, our guide throughout the 5 day trip, July 2014. Mitsuru, Talking Travel's Associate Editor is in the background
- 36. Music by Les Cowboys Fringants Double-click to enter text
- 37. Steve Gillick, President www.talkingtravel.ca [email protected] All photos copyright Steve Gillick, 2014