Our neighbours

No visit to Fermont would be complete without visiting Labrador. The water-sharing line, the line that determines the border between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, is located just 10 kilometres from Fermont. The highway identified as the 389 becomes the 500 after this point.

The town of Labrador City is located 27 kilometres from Fermont, and the town of Wabush is located 8 kilometres further. These two communities have a total population of approximately 10 000 people. Like Schefferville, Gagnon and Fermont, these towns developed around the iron-ore mining operations put in place during the last half-century. Labrador offers activities that are complementary to those offered in Fermont.

Ski lovers will enjoy the Menihek Nordic Ski Club and its international-calibre facilities. In 1982, a world-renowned competition was held there. Each year, the national ski team holds training camps on site. Over 30 kilometres of ski trails are available, designed for pleasure or training.

The beautiful Wapusakatto Mountains feature a welcoming installation, the Smokey Mountain ski lodge. Located 35 kilometres from Fermont, it offers 18 trails of different difficulty levels, 4 lifts, a ski lodge, a snow school, a snow park, rentals, a bar and restaurant. The mountain with a peak at 2769 feet offers 80 acres of slopes for your enjoyment.

In summer, try a game of golf at the Tamarack Golf Club. Discover this 72 par, 18-hole green built through firs and lichen. Playing your favourite sport north of the 52^nd parallel could very well be a unique experience that you'll enjoy telling your golfing partners about for years to come.

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