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More to Sea Than Meets
the Eye…
Travelling down the Whale Route also entails learning about the culture
and heritage of the Manicouagan region. Can you say the following place
names three times quickly: Sainte-Anne-de-Portneuf, Forestville, Colombier,
Betsiamites, Ragueneau, Papinachois? Once you mastered that little tongue
twister, try this one: Manicouagan Peninsula, Chute-aux-Outardes, Pointe-aux-Outardes,
Baie-Comeau, Franquelin, Godbout, Pointe-des-Monts. Whew…
While it may take some practice before these poetic sounding names roll
smoothly off the tongue, they capture the beauty of Manicouagan and
its history. Explore the region to learn more about the heritage of
Manicouagan's hardy coastal people through a celebration of nature,
culture, art and handicrafts.
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Art and Handicrafts
As you travel from village to village along the Whale Route, you will
pass charming boutiques, artisan's workshops and art galleries along
the roadway, making you feel you are following an itinerary of the region's
art scene. Painting, sculpture, pottery, weaving, knitting, stained
glass, photography and jewellery are but some of the media used by local
artists. The region boasts a number of skilled Aboriginal handicraft
artisans, and many artists create masterpieces in original media, such
as sand and mineral montages in bottles.
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Museums and Interpretation
Centres
Nature and culture are snugly intertwined in Manicouagan, like the happily
married octopi swimming hand in hand in hand in hand…
The land, sea, plant life and wildlife are all integral aspects of local
culture. Manicouagan has a number of sites where you can learn more
about local heritage, wildlife, maritime history, industry and culture.
Visit the region's many parks, museums, interpretation centres, historical
sites and other attractions.
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Show Halls
The City of Baie-Comeau boasts an attractive, comfortable and state-of-the-art
theatre featuring the best shows and the greatest performing artists
from Québec and elsewhere. The theatre also contributes to the
region’s cultural development by making its facilities available
to local groups and artists for various performances and exhibits.
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Entertainment
The theatre in Baie-Comeau regularly hosts all kinds of shows put on
by artists from here and abroad. Original productions are also held
at different strategic locations, depending on the major event currently
taking place. For more information on the festivals and other events,
see the online program schedule.
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