Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec
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Dolbeau-Mistassini is one of the greatest town in northeastern Quebec, Canada at the confluence of the Mistassibi River, Riviere aux Rats and the Mistassini River, on Lac Saint-Jean. Dolbeau-Mistassini is in the Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County and is the commecial hot point of Lac-St-Jean.
The following are the attractions and commecial points in Dolbeau-Mistassini:
•Do-Mi-Ski: local ski resort
•Downtown Beaches and Beaches on the Lac-St-Jean shores
•Yummy blueberry fields all around during the summer
•Regional airport
•Paper mill factory and wood factories (main economy in town)
•Entrance of the Great Quebec north for hunting and fishing
•Awsome Rafting spots on the great Mistassibi River, world known for the best rafting river
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According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:
- Population: 15 010
- % Change (1996-2001): -2.2
- Dwellings: 6,045
- Area (km².): 295.67
- Density (persons per km².): 50.3
[edit] Blueberry Festival
A veritable symbol of the Lac Saint-Jean region, the blueberry is celebrated during this festival every year between August 3 and 7. Festivities include exhibitions, animation, performances, giant games, blueberry contests, a parade by night, and the baking of a giant blueberry pie.
[edit] Industry
The main source of employment in Dolbeau is a paper mill factory. It is owned by the Bowater Company.
[edit] External links
- Festival du bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini (Annual blueberry festival)
| North: Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay, Saint-Stanislas | ||
| West: Albanel, Saint-Félicien |
Dolbeau-Mistassini | East: Chute-des-Passes, Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Péribonka |
| South: Lac Saint-Jean |
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