Road Trip Montreal to Abitibi-Témiscamingue – Val-d'Or
Montréal
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
535
km
5h30
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
Abitibi-Témiscamingue is the adventure for those who truly want to 'escape' inhabited Quebec. 5.5 hours from Montreal, this pioneer region of boreal forest and countless lakes rewards patient travellers.
Route 117 North — also called the Laurentian Transcanada — passes Mont-Laurier, La Vérendrye and its 4,200 lakes, before reaching Abitibi. Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d'Or are the two urban poles: mining history, arts and a surprisingly vibrant culture.
In summer, this road trip means wildlife watching in La Vérendrye wildlife reserve and 18-hour days.
Route 117 North — also called the Laurentian Transcanada — passes Mont-Laurier, La Vérendrye and its 4,200 lakes, before reaching Abitibi. Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d'Or are the two urban poles: mining history, arts and a surprisingly vibrant culture.
In summer, this road trip means wildlife watching in La Vérendrye wildlife reserve and 18-hour days.
Points of Interest
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Réserve faunique La Vérendrye12 700 km² de forêt, lacs et pourvoiries. Orignal, ours et loup.
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Rouyn-NorandaFestival de musique de l'Abitibi, musée de la mine et lac Osisko.
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Val-d'Or – Mine LamaqueDescente dans une vraie mine d'or historique.
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Lac AbitibiPêche au doré, canot et couchers de soleil sur l'eau.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Montréal
- Destination Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Distance 535 km
- Duration 5h30
- Category Very long (500+ km)
- Best season Summer
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