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Located 56 miles from the Ontario border and 31 miles northwest of Rouyn-Noranda, the hills of Aiguebelle National Park (Parc National d'Aiguebelle) rise from a vast plain.
The park, spanning 103 square miles, is in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. The park’s craggy surface is scarred by retreating glaciers, cooled lava flows and rocks that are 2.7 billion years old.
You can walk the 211-foot-long footbridge suspended 73 feet above lake La Haie, descend the 220 steps hugging the cliff, climb a fire ranger tower or visit the small wildlife museum.
In addition to picturesque landscapes, there are 80 lakes and running streams.
The dividing line between the St. Lawrence and James Bay water bodies passes through the center of the park.
Among the geological wonders of the region that have resulted from ancient volcanic activity and glacial formations are volcanic cushions and giant potholes.
Moose are common in the Abitibi area and there are more than 450 beaver dams.
In summer, visitors can camp, canoe, kayak, rent pedal-boats, fish, hike and bike. There is also a nature center.
In winter, visitors snowshoe, cross-country ski and camp in shelters.
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The park is popular among cross-country skiers.
Walk across the lake on this foot bridge.
Climb the hills of Aiguebelle National Park.
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