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Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a special region in Quebec, Canada, full of amazing historic places! These places are like windows into the past, showing us how people lived, worked, and built communities long ago. They are officially recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, which means they are important parts of Canada's story.

This article will take you on a journey through some of these cool spots, from old mines and schools to bridges and train stations. Get ready to discover the history hidden in Abitibi-Témiscamingue!

Historic Buildings and Sites

Many buildings in Abitibi-Témiscamingue have incredible stories to tell. They show us how people lived and worked in the past.

Mining History in Val-d'Or

Val-d'Or is famous for its mining history, and you can still see parts of it today.

Sullivan Mine Water Tower

The Château d'eau de l'ancienne mine Sullivan in Val-d'Or is an old water tower from the Sullivan Mine. This mine was a big part of Val-d'Or's growth, and the water tower reminds us of the busy mining days. It's located at 456, Rue de l'Hotel-de-Ville.

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The old water tower from the Sullivan Mine in Val-d'Or.

Bourlamaque Mining Village

The Site historique du Village-Minier-de-Bourlamaque is a unique historic site also in Val-d'Or. It's a mining village that was built in the 1930s for workers at the Lamaque gold mine. Many of the original log houses are still there, making it feel like you've stepped back in time. It's located on Avenue Perreault.

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Historic log houses at the Bourlamaque Mining Village.

Important Buildings in Amos

The city of Amos has several buildings that played key roles in its development.

Old Courthouse

The Ancien palais de justice (Old Courthouse) in Amos was once the main place for legal matters in the region. It's a beautiful building that shows the importance of law and order as the community grew. You can find it at 101, 3ieme Avenue Est.

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The historic Old Courthouse in Amos.

Hector-Authier House

The Maison Hector-Authier and the Site de la maison Hector-Authier are both about the home of Hector Authier, a very important person in the history of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. He was a politician and helped develop the region. His house, located at 122, Rue Authier in Amos, is a reminder of his contributions.

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The historic Hector-Authier House in Amos.

Amos Cathedral

The Cathédrale d'Amos is a grand church in Amos. Cathedrals are often central to a city's history and community life, and this one is no different. It's located on Boulevard Monseigneur-Dudemaine.

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The impressive Cathédrale d'Amos.

Bishop's Palace

Near the cathedral is the Évêché d'Amos (Bishop's Palace). This building served as the residence and office for the bishop, showing the strong religious influence in the region's early days. It's at 450, Rue Principale Nord.

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The Bishop's Palace in Amos.

Other Notable Buildings

La Corne Nursing Station

The La Corne Nursing Station National Historic Site of Canada in La Corne was a vital place for healthcare in the early days of the region. It provided medical care to people living in remote areas. It's located at 339 Route 111.

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The historic La Corne Nursing Station.

Authier Schoolhouse

The École du Rang-II-d'Authier in Authier is an old schoolhouse. These small, one-room schools were where many children in rural areas learned to read and write. It's a great example of early education in Quebec. It's on Route 111.

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The old Authier Schoolhouse.

Brother Moffet House

The Maison du Frère-Moffet in Ville-Marie is a historic house with a unique story. Brother Moffet was a missionary who played a big role in helping the local communities. The house is at 7, Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes.

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The historic Brother Moffet House.

Dumulon House Site

The Site historique de la Maison-Dumulon in Rouyn-Noranda is another important historic house. It represents the early settlement and development of Rouyn-Noranda. It's located at 191, Avenue du Lac.

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The historic Dumulon House.

Saint-Georges Church

The Église Saint-Georges in Rouyn-Noranda is a beautiful church that has been a central part of the community for many years. It's at 201, Rue Tachereau Ouest.

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Saint-Georges Church in Rouyn-Noranda.

Federal Building in Rouyn

The Federal Building in Rouyn is a significant government building. These buildings often housed important services and offices that helped manage the growing towns. It's at 97 Rue Perreault Est.

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The Federal Building in Rouyn.

Historic Transportation

Transportation was key to developing Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and some historic sites show us how people and goods moved around.

Bridges

Champagne Bridge

The Pont Champagne in Val-d'Or is a historic bridge. Bridges are super important because they connect communities and allow people to travel easily. This one is on Chemin du Pont-Champagne.

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The historic Champagne Bridge.

Landry Bridge

The Pont Landry in Latulipe-et-Gaboury is another historic bridge. It helped people cross rivers and streams, making travel and trade possible in the early days. It's on Montee du 9e-Rang.

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The historic Landry Bridge.

Train Stations

Train stations were once bustling hubs, bringing people and supplies to new towns.

Témiscaming Train Station

The Gare de Témiscaming in Temiscaming is a historic train station. Train travel was crucial for settling this region, bringing in new residents and resources. It's at 15, Rue Humphrey.

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The historic Témiscaming Train Station.

Macamic Train Station

The Canadian National Railway Station in Macamic is another important train station. It served as a gateway for people and goods arriving in Macamic. It's on Station Avenue.

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The historic Macamic Train Station.

Senneterre Train Station

The Canadian National Railways Station in Senneterre also played a big role in connecting the region by rail. It's located on 4th St. West.

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The historic Senneterre Train Station.

Tugboat

T.-E.-Draper Tugboat

The Remorqueur T.-E.-Draper in Laverlochère-Angliers is a historic tugboat. Tugboats were essential for moving logs and other materials on the region's many lakes and rivers, especially for the logging industry. It's located at 11, Rue du T.-E.-Draper.

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The historic T.-E.-Draper tugboat.

Other Historic Places

Apitipik National Historic Site

The Apitipik National Historic Site of Canada in Pikogan is located at the eastern end of Lake Abitibi. This site is important because it was once a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company, where Indigenous peoples and European traders exchanged goods. It tells a story of early interactions and trade in the region.

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A historic photo of the Hudson's Bay Company Post at Lake Abitibi.
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