Chibougamau - Wikipedia
WebIt was in the early 17th century that French explorers and traders, including Charles Albanel in 1671, came to the Lake Chibougamau area. However, no permanent European settlements were established at that time. Only in the late 19th century would the area attract the interest of mining prospectors.
Chibougamau | Mining Town, Cree Nation & Northern Quebec
WebChibougamau, city, Nord-du-Québec region, central Quebec province, Canada. It lies on the northwest shore of the Lac Doré part of Chibougamau Lake. Gold and copper were discovered in the area by Peter McKenzie in 1903, but his and several subsequent attempts at mining the ore failed because of the region’s remoteness.
Chibougamau | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WebSep 13, 2009 · Chibougamau is situated in Nord-du-Québec region 60 km south of Lac Mistassini and 240 km northwest of Lac Saint-Jean. Chibougamau and the small city of Chapais together form a mining enclave straddling the Abitibi and Lac Saint-Jean regions.
Chibougamau | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James | Bonjour Québec
WebTo be discovered. Here are some recommendations to help you make the most of your stay. Welcome to our beautiful city! For a stay at the gateway to the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region, Chibougamau is the crossroads of wilderness, urban life and Indigenous culture.
Chibougamau - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebSettled: 1952: Constituted: November 8, 1952: Government • Mayor: Manon Cyr ... Chibougamau is a town in central Quebec, Canada, located on Lake Gilman. References This page was last changed on 31 October 2022, at 10:14. ...
Chibougamau – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebA permanent community was established in 1952. Chibougamau started out as a company town but soon after, in 1954, it was incorporated as a municipality. Many mines have exploited the area since. While still thought of as a mining town, Chibougamau is now also the centre of a large logging and sawmill industry.
Chibougamau - Wikiwand
WebChibougamau ( French pronunciation: [ ʃibuɡamo]) is the largest town in Nord-du-Québec, central Quebec, Canada. Located on Lake Gilman, it has a population of 7,504 people ( 2016 Canadian Census ). Chibougamau is surrounded by, but not part of, the local municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay.
Chibougamau, birth of a city at the 49th parallel
WebVille de Chibougamau. In 1950, the Road 167 now extended until 49th parallel at a location chosen by the Quebec Department of Mines to establish the town of Chibougamau. What was at that time a mining camp will become in the space of a decade a vibrant city that already assumes its Nordic nature. EXPLORE .
Chibougamau, Quebec Canada | Come Explore Canada
WebChibougamau, Quebec, has a rich history that dates back to the early 17th century when French explorers and traders, including Charles Albanel in 1671, first arrived in the Lake Chibougamau area. However, it wasn't until the late 19th century that the area began to attract mining prospectors.
Beyond the road: Chibougamau — Google Arts & Culture
WebThe 30-year-old journalist immortalizes the Chibougamau of 1939 which he visited, when nearly a thousand people gravitated to the mining camp. Before the war emptied it of its inhabitants. Before...
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