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  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, June 22 through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Canada Day 2025

    Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
    The Parle Parle Jazz Jazz Quartet, featuring Abitibi musicians Benoît Lavergne, Francis Courtois, Joël Polard-Perron, and Jean-Philippe Rioux-Blanchette, playing guitar, piano, snare drum, and double bass.
    Time: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Cost: free entry on Canada Day
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Come celebrate Canada Day at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site!

    From 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm: take photos dressed in period costumes in the photo booth and enjoy some cake and tea.

    From 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: enjoy a jazz concert performed by Parle Parle Jazz Jazz—a quartet featuring Abitibi musicians Benoît Lavergne, Francis Courtois, Joël Polard-Perron, and Jean-Philippe Rioux-Blanchette who blend popular songs, classics, and original compositions.

    This program is made possible thanks to the support of Obadjiwan Corporation and Amis du Vieux-Fort.

    Please note:

    • The event will take place rain or shine.
    • The site is open from 10 am to 5 pm, but the festivities begin at 1 pm.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Nature & culture workshop | Mini birchbark canoe making with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Karl Chevrier, a contemporary artist and Anishinaabe artisan, stands under a tent at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site; he shows a woman and her three young children the moose call he made.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

    You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

    Hurry and reserve your spot for a mini birchbark canoe workshop with contemporary artist, and Anishinaabe artisan from the Timiskaming First Nation, Karl Chevrier.

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

    Please note:

    • Reservations are required; call 819-629-3222 or contact Amis du Vieux-Fort on Messenger.
    • A second mini birchbark canoe workshop will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
    • Decorative wreath making workshops, with Malie Lessard-Therrien, will also take place on Sundays, July 19 and August 30, 2026.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Nature & culture workshop | Creating a decorative wreath with Malie Lessard-Therrien

    Culture and entertainment
    A decorative wreath hung on a door and crafted from fir branches, wildflowers, and wooden twigs by artisan Malie Lessard-Therrien.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

    You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

    Hurry and reserve your spot for a workshop on making decorative wreaths with Malie Lessard-Therrien, a biologist from Témiscamingue and a nature-loving artisan.

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

    Please note:

    • Reservations are required; call 819-629-3222 or contact Amis du Vieux-Fort on Messenger.
    • A second decorative wreath making workshop will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
    • A mini birchbark canoe workshop, with Karl Chevrier, will also take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Junior Adventure Racing World Championship 2026

    Sports and recreation
    Logo of the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship 2026 (displayed in French).
    Time: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site

    Watch the grand opening of the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship, taking place for the very first time in Témiscamingue.

    Starting at noon: arrival of participants
    At 1 pm: start of the race at the beach of Timiskaming Lake, at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    At 2 pm: completion of the start

    Take this opportunity to visit the exhibits and outdoor facilities at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site.

    This event is made possible by the Société de développement du Témiscamingue.

    Please note:

    • The event will take place rain or shine.
    • The Junior Adventure Racing World Championship runs through July 26, 2026, in Témiscamingue.

    Click here to learn more about the event.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Nature & culture workshop | Mini birchbark canoe making with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Karl Chevrier, a contemporary artist and Anishinaabe artisan, stands under a tent at Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site; he shows a woman and her three young children the moose call he made.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

    You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

    Hurry and reserve your spot for a mini birchbark canoe workshop with contemporary artist, and Anishinaabe artisan from the Timiskaming First Nation, Karl Chevrier.

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

    Please note:

    • Reservations are required; call 819-629-3222 or contact Amis du Vieux-Fort on Messenger.
    • Decorative wreath making workshop, with Malie Lessard-Therrien, will also take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Maamawiinowag 150—Where Our Stories Meet

    Culture and entertainment History
    Original black-and-white photograph of the 1876 gathering at Obadjiwan-Fort Témiscamingue, taken by George McLaughlin.
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Join us in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the gathering of 1876 in Obadjiwan-Fort Témiscamingue.

    This significant historical milestone marks the coexistence of the Algonquin, French-Canadian, and British-Scottish peoples, as well as their 1876 gathering—a moment captured by George McLaughlin and acknowledged as the oldest photograph of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

    In fact, the word “Maamawiinowag” in the Algonquin language means “to gather in large numbers” in English.

    The exact schedule of commemorations is to be confirmed, but the event will begin in the afternoon.

    This event is made possible by the Obadjiwan Corporation.

    Please note:

    • The event will take place rain or shine.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Nature & culture workshop | Creating a decorative wreath with Malie Lessard-Therrien

    Culture and entertainment
    A decorative wreath hung on a door and crafted from fir branches, wildflowers, and wooden twigs by artisan Malie Lessard-Therrien.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

    You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

    Hurry and reserve your spot for a workshop on making decorative wreaths with Malie Lessard-Therrien, a biologist from Témiscamingue and a nature-loving artisan.

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

    Please note:

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    Throughout the summer, he will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    Dates and times: Monday to Friday, through September 7, 2026

    These workshops are made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

  • Kayak-making demonstration with Karl Chevrier

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
    Wheelchair Accessible

    During your visit to Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site, be sure to stop by the outdoor activity centre to watch Anishinaabe artisan Karl Chevrier from the Timiskaming First Nation at work and chat with him.

    He will demonstrate his traditional craftsmanship by building a birch bark kayak before the amazed eyes of visitors.

    This workshop is made possible thanks to the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.

    Please note:

    • The schedule is subject to change.

    Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.

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