Val-d'Or

Val-d'Or is a city in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region that spreads across a wide plain with water features dotting the landscape. The landscape sits on the Canadian Shield and includes areas that became centers of mineral extraction operations.

Gold deposits were discovered in 1923, triggering the establishment of this city. The find attracted workers and companies that developed mining operations for gold, copper, zinc, and lead, transforming the region into an economic center.

Bourlamaque district displays the residential architecture and daily life that miners experienced during the boom years. Walking through its streets reveals how people organized their homes and communities around the mining industry.

The city sits at elevation on the Canadian Shield, which affects weather and visibility across the region. Visitors should prepare for seasonal changes, particularly long winters with significant snowfall.

The city is surrounded by a network of lakes and waterways that form part of a large wildlife protected area. These water routes connect the urban center to the remote forest regions of the province.

Location: La Vallée-de-l'Or

Inception: January 1, 2002

Elevation above the sea: 306 m

Shares border with: La Motte, Matchi-Manitou, La Corne, Barraute, Belcourt, Senneterre, Lac-Metei, Lac-Simon, Réservoir-Dozois, Lac-Granet, Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Malartic, Rivière-Héva

Website: https://ville.valdor.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.10194,-77.78917

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:12