Mount Valin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Valin |
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Mount Valin viewed from Saguenay
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,220 ft) |
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| Location | Mont-Valin, Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality, Quebec (Canada) |
| Parent range | Laurentian Highlands |
| Topo map | NTS 22D/10 |
Mount Valin is a really tall mountain in the Canadian province of Quebec. It's the highest point in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, measured from the sea. This impressive mountain is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) away from the city of Chicoutimi.
Mount Valin gets a lot of weather! Each year, it receives about 1,200 millimeters (47 inches) of rain. It also gets a huge amount of snow, around 600 centimeters (236 inches) annually.
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Mount Valin: A Hub for Communication
Mount Valin is super important for how people in the region get their news and entertainment. It's home to many towers that send out radio and television signals. These towers help broadcast different stations to homes all around the area.
Broadcasting from the Mountain
Several TV stations use Mount Valin to send their signals. These include CFRS-DT, CKTV-DT, and CIVV-DT. Radio stations like CFIX-FM, CJAB-FM, and CION-FM-2 also broadcast from here. This makes Mount Valin a vital link for communication.
Exploring Monts-Valin National Park
Mount Valin is part of a beautiful natural area called Monts-Valin National Park. National parks are special places protected by the government. They help keep nature safe and offer fun activities for visitors.
Fun at Le Valinouët Ski Centre
Within the park, you'll find the Le Valinouët ski centre. This is a popular spot for winter sports. People can go skiing and snowboarding there when the snow is deep. It's a great place to enjoy the snowy mountain landscape.
