09 – Abitibi-Témiscamingue
General Information:
The Abitibi-Témiscamingue region is part of the Canadian Shield, on a plateau located north of the Laurentians. A land of mines, rivers and lakes, it is also the entryway to the « Radissonnie » (the James Bay Region). The trails travel through coniferous forest.
Practical Information:
- Regional network:
12 clubs (4,032 km of trails) - Main trails:
63 at Témiscaming (south), Ville-Marie and the La Vérendrye Wildlife Preserve (east)
83 at Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues (south) and Senneterre (northeast)
83 at Rouyn-Noranda (west) and Desmaraisville (north)
307 and 83 at Rivière Héva (south)
396 toward Matagami (north) - Accommodation accessible from the trail:
760 rooms - Snow conditions:
From January to mid-March
Location:
Principal cities: Barraute - Rouyn-Noranda – Val d’Or – Amos – La Sarre - Malartic – Senneterre – Ville-Marie – Témiscamingue – Matagami – Lebel-sur-Quevillon – Radisson
Attractions:
- The Rouyn-Noranda Winter Festival in February (trails 93, 83, 303)
- Circuit touristique Abitibi West
- La Magie des Neiges d’Amos in February (trails 93)
- Mont-Vidéo (trail 93)
From the region:
- Mauricie to the east (trail 83)
- James Bay & Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (trail 93 - 396)
- Laurentians (trail 63)
- Outaouais (trail 63 - 386)
- Northeast Ontario
Links:
TOURISME ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE 155, avenue Dallaire, Bureau 100 Phone : 819 762-8181 ou le 1 800 808-0706 |
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1252, route 167 sud, c.p. 134 Phone : 418 748-8140 ou 1 888 748-8140 |
Secure Hotels
MARINA CHIBOUGAMAU , Chibougamau
418-748-2720
Marina Chibougamau is the destination par excellence for a snowmobile excursion alone, as a couple or in a group. With its 1100 km of trails, the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory has exceptional snow conditions. The Chibougamau Marina is directly accessible by snowmobile trail 93.
Rates starting at $175/person
Lodging in a cottage with two or three bedrooms.
1 night, breakfast and dinner.
Independent and secure parking for each cottage.
After a great day of snowmobiling, there's nothing like a little well-deserved comfort in one of our 9 fully-equipped chalets or in our restaurant of choice. Customized and complete packages are available. Reserve now for the next season.