Cité de l'Or is a historic mining attraction in Val-d'Or, Quebec, built around the former Lamaque gold mine and the historic Bourlamaque Mining Village.
Location: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, QC
Season: Open for all seasons
Visitors can descend 91 metres underground into the actual mine galleries and explore the surface buildings, exhibitions, and mining village that tell the story of the region's gold-mining heritage.
Best Features:
- 91-metre underground descent into the former Lamaque Mine
- Historic mining buildings and equipment
- Bourlamaque Mining Village
- "Gold in Our Veins" permanent exhibition
- Historic Bourlamaque house exhibition
- Rare and precious mineral collection
Why It's Popular:
Cité de l'Or offers a rare opportunity to experience a genuine historic gold mine from underground while also exploring a preserved mining community. The combination of underground exploration, industrial heritage, exhibitions, and the still-inhabited Bourlamaque Mining Village makes it one of Val-d'Or's signature cultural attractions.
Underground Mine Tour, Historical Tour, Mining Village Exploration, Museum Visit, Geocaching, Gold Mining Discovery, Mineral Exploration, Photography
Guided Tours, WiFi, Restaurant On Site, Picnic Tables, Locker Room, Gift Shop, Parking, Event Spaces, Accessibility Services, Interpretation Panels
Underground Adventure, Mining Heritage, Gold Rush History, Industrial Discovery, Cultural Exploration, Educational Experience, Historic Village Walk, Family Adventure
