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Rouyn-Noranda, Mining city in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada

Rouyn-Noranda extends across 5,963 square kilometers of forests and lakes, featuring the central Osisko Lake and numerous recreational pathways throughout the territory.

The discovery of copper deposits in 1917 led to the establishment of two separate municipalities, Rouyn and Noranda, which merged into one city in 1986.

The International Cinema Festival of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, established in 1982, brings filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts to the city each autumn.

The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue campus provides higher education programs and research facilities for students across the northern Quebec region.

The Horne smelter, operating since 1927, processes electronic materials containing copper and precious metals, maintaining the city's mining industry legacy.

Location: Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Inception: 1926

Founders: Edmond Henry Horne

Elevation above the sea: 304 m

Shares border with: Timiskaming District, Témiscamingue, La Vallée-de-l'Or, Abitibi-Ouest, Abitibi, Laforce

Website: http://ville.rouyn-noranda.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.23330,-79.01670

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39

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