Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec
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Dolbeau-Mistassini is a 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 Municipality and is the commercial hub of Lac-St-Jean with big stores and shopping centers.
The following are the attractions and commercial points in Dolbeau-Mistassini:
- Do-Mi-Ski: local ski resort - http://domiski.com/
- http://www.festivaldubleuet.qc.ca
- http://www.festival10jourswestern.com/
- Downtown Beaches and Beaches on the Lac-St-Jean shores
- Dolbeau-St-Félicien Airport
- Paper mill factory and wood factories (main economy in town)
- Entrance of the Great Quebec north for hunting and fishing
- Rafting spots on the Mistassibi River - http://www.aventure-expedition.com/indexLac.html
- Population: 15 010
- Dwellings: 6,045
- Area (km².): 295.67
- Density (persons per km².): 50.3
[edit] Blueberry Festival
A 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
- (French) Official Site
- (French) Festival du bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini (Annual blueberry festival)
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| 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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