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City in Quebec, Canada
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Fermont is a mining town located in the regional county municipality of Caniapiscau in the northern part of the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. This municipality includes Mont-Wright, an iron ore extraction sector, as well as Monts Severson (altitude: 840 m).
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Complexe minier de Mont-Wright
Surface mine and iron ore mill operated by Arcelor Mittal Mining Canada. Includes an impressive fleet of mining equipment including the largest production trucks in Eastern Canada and the largest cable shovels in the world. Reservations at the Fermont tourist information office are compulsory for visits. Wearing long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited for children under 10 years old. It is forbidden to bring a video camera.
Sentier pédestre Mini-plage
Sentier pédestre du Mont-Daviault
Patinoire extérieure
Plage du lac Carheil
Magnificent beach in a forest area.
Centre multifonctionnel
Theatre.
Piscine municipale de Fermont
Indoor pool.
Parc Jean-Fortin
Municipal park.
Défi Taïga (Festival)
The Taiga Challenge is the longest sled dog race in Eastern Canada. This competition turns out to be the main activity of the Taïga Carnaval de Fermont.
Restaurant.
Sunday breakfast Sep-Jun: 08:00-12:00
SAQ
Meals served on site.
Poor reviews online. Reception open 11:00-20:00 only. Arrive 30 minutes before closing.
20 rooms with refrigerator. The motel offers a dining area equipped with a convection oven, a toaster, two microwaves, etc. Common area with magnificent fireplace and giant screen.
Gîte chez Alexis
Several rooming houses and apartments for rent in Fermont.
Association loisir plein air de Fermont
Camping de Fermont
Open in summer season.
Parc auxiliaire de camping
Auxiliary campground.
Grocery store.
By plane
The closest airport to Fermont is Wabush YWK in Labrador, 32 km (via Highway 389) from downtown Fermont.75-4 hours including multiple stops on the flight). Rental cars are available at the airport.
9 km south of Route 389 (linking Baie-Comeau to Labrador City) which passes on the north side of Mont-Wright and the village of Fermont.
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