Official Tourist Guide 2021-2023

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Vibrant Cities and Festivities  –  Travel by Experience

Vibrant Cities and Festivities Here is an opportunity to meet the people who live in the magnificent region of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James. There are multiple arts, cultural, and sport events for you to choose from. The Cree are a welcoming people who gladly share the many activities and events held in their communities.

Festival en août

Before you leave, check out the web site at escapelikeneverbefore.com to find out the exact dates of the festivities and to make sure events are still being held. Classified by dates

Events January Super rallye Minounes Chibougamau

418 748-3065  ―  418 770-7890 moto­nei­ge­chi­bou­ga­mau.ca Festival Folifrets Baie-James

This day for a vintage snowmobiles rally will be ending with a prize-giving evening.

February Défi polaire Baie-James Chapais

418 770-1939  ― A vintage and modern snowmobile ride of approximately 60 kilometers is capped-off with dinner and entertainment.

March

March

Festival Folifrets Baie-James

CVM Tour

Chibougamau

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CVM Tour

Chibougamau

418 770-8176  ―  festivalfolifrets.com

418 770-7750  ―  clubmxchiboum@outlook.com

Take part in an excursion featuring vintage snowmobiles, in the cross-country event and in family activities. Some 345 km of adrenaline through the boreal forest and $50 000 in prizes.

Chibougamau hosts the most spectacular stage of the CVM tour, an event in which amateur ARV, snowmobiling, and motocross athletes compete in a national-class ice oval. Three categories per class: youth, intermediary, and professional.

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